G.Skill ECO DDR3 modules at 1,35V

At the launch of Intel's Nehalem architecture, multiple memory manufacturers were forced to launch new versions of their high-end DDR3 kits. The memorycontroller in Intel's new processors has a specified maximum voltage of 1,65 volt, something most older DDR3 kits exceed to reach their maximum clock speeds. As of yet, 1,65 Volt has become the standard for almost all high-end memory kits, while the cheaper kits are still produced conforming the JEDEC specification of 1,5 volt.

Because lower voltages decrease the heat production, G.Skill has developed a series of ECO DDR3 modules that require only 1,35V. The new economic modules are available in dual-channel kits and are meant for use with a Core i5 / i7 Lynnfield chip or socket AM3 AMD processor. G.Skill claims that these 1,35V modules stay up to 16% cooler than conventional DDR3 kits at 1,65V.

The new low-voltage DDR3 modules feature heatspreaders and come in kits consisting of two 2GB modules. Initially, a 1333MHz and a 1600MHz version will be released, each of which will sport three sub-versions with different latencies.G.Skill has not yet mentioned any prices.

G.Skill ECO DDR3 memory runs at 1,35V

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