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Choosing DDR3 SDRAM for LGA1156 Platform Kingston HyperX KHX1600C8D3K2/4GX  Corsair Dominator CMD4GX3M2A1600C8  DDR3-1600 SDRAM  LGA1156
[12/22/09 | by Ilya Gavrichenkov]

Even an experienced user may be taken aback by the diversity of dual-channel DDR3 SDRAM kits for Core i7, Core i5 and Core i3 processors. Let’s try figure out how memory frequency and timings can affect the performance of LGA1156 systems.

Roundup: Triple-Channel DDR3-1600 SDRAM Kits for LGA1366 Systems
[09/23/09 | by Ilya Gavrichenkov]

In our opinion DDR3-1600 SDRAM is the best choice for systems with Intel Core i7 processors in terms of price-to-performance. Therefore, we tested triple-channel 6 GB DDR3-1600 SDRAM kits from all leading memory manufacturers: A-Data, Corsair, Crucial, Geil, G.Skill, KIngmax, Kingston, Mushkin, OCZ, Patriot, Super Talent and Wintec.

DDR3-1600 for Core i7: Corsair Dominator TR3X6G1600C8D vs. Cost-Efficiency
[03/31/09 | by Ilya Gavrichenkov]

Everything is great about triple-channel 6GB DDR3-1600 memory kits except the price. Let’s investigate this memory in detail and find out if this investment is justified or if there are ways of saving a few bucks without losing any of the performance.

Kingston HyperX DDR3-1866: 3GB Overclocker Memory Kit for Core i7 Platform
[02/24/09 | by Doors4ever]

Gilded contacts, gigantic heat-spreaders and high frequencies at only 1.65V voltage! How big of a performance boost we get from using high-frequency memory with a CPU at nominal speeds and during overclocking? Read our review to find out!

4GB DDR3-1600 in LGA775 Systems: New Look
[01/16/09 | by Ilya Gavrichenkov]

Most users believe that it doesn’t make sense to use DDR3 SDRAM in LGA775 platforms. However, this conclusion is based on the facts from the times when 2GB memory kits and Intel’s 3rd series chipsets were dominating the market. Today we are going to check out 4GB kits in a contemporary platform based on Intel P45 chipset.

32GB USB Flash Drives from Industry Leaders
[05/25/08 | by Andrey Kuznetcov]

We are going to test three USB flash drives with today’s highest storage capacity of 32GB from the leading memory makers – Corsair, OCZ Technology and Patriot.

4GB USB Flash Drives Roundup
[05/19/08 | by Andrey Kuznetcov]

We would like to offer you a new roundup of contemporary 4GB USB Flash Drives. We tested 21 new drives and added the results of 7 previously tested drives for a more illustrative analysis. You will certainly find a solution that suits your needs and preferences among this mass.

First Look at Corsair Dominator TW3X4G1800C8DF G: 4GB DDR3-1800 SDRAM
[04/25/08 | by Ilya Gavrichenkov]

Corsair Company brings the 2 x 2GB DDR3 memory kits to a new level offering a 4GB kit that doesn’t yield to any of the existing 2GB kits in specifications. We got a chance to check out this promising solution in our labs, so read the details in our first look article!

2GB Mini-USB Flash Drives Roundup
[04/02/08 | by Andrey Kuznetcov]

This article will compare 21 USB flash drives with 2GB storage capacity and unique miniature design. We will talk about solutions from such brand names as A-Data, Apacer, ATP, Kingston, Patriot, Pretec, Transcend, SanDisk, Super Talent, TwinMOS and Wintec.

High-Speed DDR3 SDRAM from Cell Shock and Patriot
[12/04/07 | by Ilya Gavrichenkov]

More and more memory makers start designing DDR3 SDRAM solutions for overclockers. In our new article we are going to introduce to you DDR3-1800 from Cell Shock and DDR3-1866 from Patriot.

Four USB Flash Drives from A-Data with 4GB Storage Capacity
[11/21/07 | by Andrey Kuznetcov]

For our today’s article we picked four USB flash drives with 4GB storage capacity from A-Data Company. WE are going to check out their performance compared against other 4GB solutions available in the market and see how well they cope with Windows Vista ReadyBoost function.

DDR3 Accelerates: DDR3-1800 SDRAM Roundup
[11/06/07 | by Ilya Gavrichenkov]

Overclocker DDR3 SDRAM continues to become faster. For our today’s roundup we managed to collect memory kits from Corsair, OCZ and Super Talent that can work at 1800MHz and higher frequencies. Let’s take a closer look at them and find out if they will be able to win this duel against DDR2 solutions.

DDR3-1600 SDRAM: Technological Breakthrough or Marketing Trick?
[08/21/07 | by Ilya Gavrichenkov]

We managed to get our hands on the new overclocker DDR3 memory kits from OCZ (PC3-12800 Platinum Channel EB Edition) and Super Talent (W1600UX2G7) that are designed to work at 1600MHz speed. Let’s take a closer look at these solutions and find out if these memory kits will be able to win against the best DDR2 products.

DDR3 SDRAM: Revolution or Evolution?
[07/09/07 | by Ilya Gavrichenkov]

Platforms with DDR3 SDRAM support are already available in the market. So, it is high time we performed a comparative test session of DDR3 SDRAM against DDR2 SDRAM. The main goal of our today’s investigation is to find out what memory technology is more suitable for today’s computer systems, and what prospects each of them has ahead.

Two DDR2 Xtreem Memory Kits from Team Group Inc.
[06/05/07 | by Kirill ]

Overclocker memory modules from Team Group Inc. are extremely interesting solutions and are very popular among computer enthusiasts, including the extreme overclocking fans. We are going to test two top Team Xtreem memory kits that boast a remarkable cooling system from Thermalright.

OCZ DDR2 PC2-9200 Reaper HPC Edition: Memory with Heatpipe Technology
[05/11/07 | by Ilya Gavrichenkov]

Overclocker memory makers surprise us not only by the record-breaking frequencies of their DDR2 SDRAM, but also by the originally designed cooling solutions for their memory products. OCZ has already introduced liquid-cooling for its top-of-the-line products, now the time of heatpipes has come. Read more in our new review!

PC2-9200 and PC2-10000 SDRAM: Ultra High-Speed Memory from Corsair and OCZ
[05/04/07 | by Ilya Gavrichenkov]

The leading manufacturers of overclocker memory modules are conquering another speed limit. Now DDR2 SDRAM can work at 1150 and 1250MHz. In our today’s review we are going to check what these speeds actually mean for overclockers and how pleased they will be with this impressive achievement.

Roundup of USB Flash Drives with 4GB+ Storage Capacity
[02/16/07 | by Andrey Kuznetcov]

Today we are going to introduce to you 16 USB flash drives. We will take a closer look at 14 models in a popular 4GB storage capacity that will be competing for the “Best Choice”. You’ll also have a chance to meet an 8GB USB drive from Corsair and a 16GB USB drive from OCZ Technology. All the most popular brands are represented in our new roundup!

USB Flash Drives Roundup with 1GB Storage Capacity. Part II
[01/05/07 | by Andrey Kuznetcov]

Today we are going to introduce to you another 12 models from the 1GB USB flash drives segment. We will talk about solutions from A-Data, Apacer, Kingston, PQI, Pretec, Sony, Transcend and TwinMos. Read more in our new article now!

10 USB Flash Drives Roundup
[10/28/06 | by Andrey Kuznetcov]

The manufacturers have made some progress since we last tested USB flash drives in our labs. Almost all major brands have mastered dual-channel memory controllers and large-capacity memory chips. Today we will look at popular USB drives with 1GB storage capacity from Apacer, A-Data, Kingston, OCZ and Transcend.