Memory
Memory module producers have been shipping unbuffered DDR5 memory modules for desktop and laptop computers running Intel's 12th Generation Core 'Alder Lake' processors in high volumes since September, 2021, without any major issues. But DDR5 is just now entering the datacenter world, and according to a recent report, it looks like power management ICs (PMICs) for registered DIMMs have become a constraining factor due to compatibility issues. In a report published by TrendForce discussing the current state of the market for server-grade DDR5 memory, the semiconductor analyst firm noted that there is an issue with PMIC compatibility for DDR5 RDIMMs, with both DRAM suppliers and PMIC vendors are collaborating to resolve the problem. The analysts do not reveal the exact root cause of the problem...
Searching for the Memory Holy Grail: Part 1
One of the questions we are often asked is whether a particular motherboard can run with four DIMMs. With the Intel 875/865 Dual-Channel boards, we are realizing that...
42 by Wesley Fink on 7/27/2003865PE & 875P Memory Guide
After hours and hours of testing we have finally completed memory module testing on the most popular 865PE and 875P motherboards using the latest BIOSes available. Read on to...
10 by Evan Lieb on 6/9/2003Memory Module Technologies: TCP, EPOC and FEMMA
Recent developments in DIMM technologies allow unprecedented densities to be squeezed onto a low profile 1.2 inch DIMM. Join us as we take a look at the new...
0 by Andy Hui on 8/26/2002Weekly Memory & Motherboard Price Guide: April 2001 1st Edition
Higher bandwidth memory solutions fall in price once again, it's clear where the market is headed and PC133 isn't it. Find out what the best buys are in...
0 by Kiran Venkatesh on 4/1/2001Weekly Memory & Motherboard Price Guide: March 2001 1st Edition
It's Price Guide time and what a time it is to purchase memory and motherboards. The prices of Socket-A motherboards and the rest of the boards in general...
0 by Kiran Venkatesh on 3/2/2001Rambus DRAM Part 2: Performance
Last week we took a look at the theory behind the need for a higher bandwidth solution and illustrated that RDRAM was a solution that could potentially fit the...
0 by Anand Lal Shimpi on 5/22/2000Rambus DRAM: Uncovering Facts & Burying Rumors
There is a lot of misinformation floating around the 'net regarding a little company known as Rambus and their extremely expensive memory technology. Would you believe that we...
2 by Anand Lal Shimpi on 5/15/2000PC133 SDRAM Roundup - April 2000
For the first time in a year we take a look at the latest SDRAM modules out on the market and crown a winner. This time around the...
0 by Anand Lal Shimpi on 4/3/2000
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