Posted 06/19/09 at 11:00:08 AM by Paul Lilly
We're just now starting to get used to seeing 6GB and 12GB of total memory in desktop systems, but such capacities are suddenly quaint compared to the latest 32GB modules Samsung's cooked up, even if not headed for the desktop.
According to Samsung, it's the world's first 32GB DDR3 RAM stick, and it was built using a 50nm process. A total of 72Gb (gigabit) DDR3 chip dies arranged in a row of nine quad-die packaged 16Gb DDR3s are packed on each side of the module, resulting in 32GB of total memory. And in addition to boasting higher capacity, Samsung says its 32GB RDIMM also improves throughput by 20 percent and consumes less power at 1.35V compared to previous sticks running 1.5V.
No word yet on price or availability, or when Samsung plans to launch its 8GB modules designed for the desktop.
Image Credit: Samsung via Engadget
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[1] http://www.maximumpc.com/user/one4yu2c
[2] http://www.i4u.com/article25451.html
[3] http://www.engadget.com/2009/06/18/samsung-debuts-first-32gb-ddr3-memory-module/
[4] http://www.maximumpc.com/article/news/adata_releases_wicked_looking_trichannel_ddr32133x_kit
[5] http://www.maximumpc.com/article/news/elpida_completes_development_50nm_process_ddr3_with_ultralow_power_consumption
[6] http://www.maximumpc.com/article/news/new_50nm_process_will_make_ddr3_faster_and_cheaper_this_year
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