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Apacer Brings New Products to Computex

Apacer, one of the leading manufacturers of computer memory, has recently announced a new product lineup that will be unveiled at Computex in Taipei. The product will serve a wide number of users, but the company's main focus will be its entire line of DRAM modules, embedded flash solutions and digital storage.

Part of the company's new lineup of memory modules, the new Aeolus DDR3 Overclocking DRAM modules are sure to make some heads turn. These memory modules are built using the company's Aelous branded heat dissipation technology. This technology has been developed as an active dual layer overclocking memory heat spreader, meant to lower the temperatures of memory modules by more than 20 degrees Celsius. The technology will provide these high performance DDR3 memory modules with the necessary environment for a high overclocking experience.

Besides the high performance memory, Apacer is expected to release a new generation of SATA Disk Module (SDM), available with a 7-pin and 22-pin connectors. The SDMs can be placed both horizontally and vertically, which allows more room for brand new customized solutions. Apacer will be also releasing its latest Combo ATA Flash Drive, which is said to combine the high stability of an SLC with a low-cost Multi Level Cell. The new design will considerably lower the price tag of the product, compared to regular SSDs.

Other new releases include two multifunction designer flash drives, dubbed Handy Steno AH422 and Handy Steno AH161. These two products are meant to provide a stylish alternative to users looking for a portable storage solution. The company also plans to release a new MP4 player, which will go by the name of Audio Steno AU824. The media player will feature a 1.8-inch TFT-LCD screen and will be exactly 0.8 cm thick.

If you happen to find yourself at Computex, which is just around the corner (June 3-7), and want to check out Apacer's offer, the company will be located in booth J818 at the Taipei World Trade Center's Nangang Exhibition Hall.

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Micron Digs For Faster DDR2, DDR3 Aspen Memory

By: Bogdan Botezatu, Hardware Editor


Micron has begun shipping units of its energy-saving Aspen series of DDR2 and DDR3 memory. According to the company, memory, up to 15 per cent of the total energy absorbed by modern servers, and the figures are expected to increase as more and more memory is required for the normal operation of the server.

New memory of the victims is from Micron 1 Gigabit DDR3 modules certified to work on a 1.35V and 2 Gigabit DDR2 modules operating at 1.5V. Company achievements even below the limits established in JEDEC Council, which sets the memory of the energy needs at the level of 1.5 volts to 1.8 volts and DDR3 for DDR2 modules.

"The trend in energy-saving technologies is particularly important for data centres, as they always work - 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Until recently, IT and data center managers primarily looked at ways to reduce energy consumption in the energy-saving food processors , but they do not look at the additional savings they can achieve low-voltage memory, "said Brian Shirley, vice president of Micron Memory of the group.

According to the company, Micron will ship its energy-efficient products in the memory densities up to 4 GBs use 1 GB chips, which is supposed to use 21 percent less energy compared to the standard 1.5-volt DDR3 modules manufactured with 1 GB of memory.

In addition, the DDR2 market segment will be covered by Micron to 2 GB to 8 GB base 1.5-volt DDR2 memory modules, which have proven to reduce the power requirements to 58 per cent, compared with the standard 1.8 volts DDR2 offerings.

"Given the positive response we have received from the client Aspen Memory cards we introduced last year, we look forward to continuing our leadership in the field of energy-saving memory, providing our customers with the industry's first low-voltage DDR3, and the higher the density, low voltage DDR2 modules, "Shirley continues.

Micron is currently sampling of marine units, the low voltage DDR3 memory and DDR2 server, but the low-energy tours will enter mass production later in the fourth quarter of this year.

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OCZ to Introduce the PC2-8000 Platinum Edition 4GB Dual Channel Kit

RAM starvation, contributes to global heating
by: Bogdan Botezatu, Hardware Editor

Cooling and memory solution expert OCZ Technologies announced the immediate availability of the PC2-8000 Platinum Edition 4GB dual channel kit, targeted at those users whose motherboards only provide two DIMM slots. The dual channel kit allows the users to enjoy increased computing performance at an extremely affordable price.

The 64-bit operating systems and the latest titles in the gaming world are continually requiring more and more system memory. The new 2GB modules from OCZ are the recommended upgrade for entry-level enthusiasts that would like to experiment with the benefits of overclocking at affordable prices.

The included memory modules are part of OCZ's Platinum series, designed to meet both overclockers' and enthusiasts' needs, while delivering the performance required by the graphic-intensive DirectX 10 applications in nowadays computing. The memory modules are clocked at a speed of 1000 MHz at a slightly higher voltage than the normal memory modules (2.1 volts). When clocked at 1000 MHZ, the modules deliver impressive CAS latency values of 5-5-5.

The memory modules come with a proprietary passive cooler. The platinum-mirrored XTC (Xtreme Thermal Convection) heatspreaders are extremely efficient and dissipate the residual heat that accumulates when working at high frequencies. The memory chips and the module heatsinks are separated by a thick layer of OCZ silver-based thermal compound to boost heat conductivity from the memory core to the exterior, thus improving its performance.

"System memory density is a significant cost factor in the overall configuration of any personal computer," commented Dr. Michael Schuette, VP of Technology Development at OCZ Technology. "However, retrofitting a system with an abundance of memory does not necessarily translate into having to spend an abundance of cash. By releasing quality products like the PC2-8000 2GB modules at a low price point, OCZ Technology once again demonstrates the commitment to providing the customers with the best possible solution in the market place."

OCZ's PC2-8000 Platinum Edition 4GB Dual Channel Kit might come in handy if you are running Microsoft's latest operating system, Windows Vista, 64-bit version. The memory kits are available for $159.99 and come with lifetime warranty.

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