A-Data Releases Wicked Looking Tri-Channel DDR3-2133X Kit
Posted 12/17/08 at 02:30:29 PM by Paul Lilly
Enthusiasts looking to piece together a high end system probably don't even have A-Data on their radar, a company best known for offering budget priced modules designed for general purpose computing. Perhaps looking to make new friends among overclocking circles, A-Data this week launched its XPG DDR3-2133X v2.0 memory in both dual- and tri-channel form.
As a tri-channel kit, DDR3-2133 ranks as the highest frequency currently available. Even more impressive, it's available in both 3GB (3x1GB) and 6GB (3x2GB) configurations, not just 3GB. It looks as though some concessions have to be made in order to reach 2133MHz in tri-channel form, as both kits run comparatively loose at 10-10-10-30 and require between 2.05V - 2.15V.
In order to accommodate the high voltage requirement, the new kit comes with a dual-fan heatsink for active cooling. The dual-fan cooler also adds a touch of bling with a pair of blue LEDs.
No word yet on price or availability.

Image Credit: A-Data
Waste of a read
Submitted by soccer1105 on Wed, 12/17/2008 - 3:38pm
All you had to do was say "not compatible with core i7" at the begining and i wouldn't have gotten my hopes up. thanks.
Voltage
Submitted by SEALBoy on Wed, 12/17/2008 - 1:17pm
Voltage required is 2.05-2.15V?! That's incredibly high for a DDR3 kit - most DDR2 kits max out at that voltage. I would have expected them to atleast get somewhat tighter timings at that voltage. It seems to me that they are just pushing for the highest clock speeds even if those have virtually no tangible benefits...
Still looks sick as hell lol
Submitted by s3th on Wed, 12/17/2008 - 4:27pm
Still looks sick as hell lol
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