Mushkins New 2 x 2 gig ram kit.

**Kunaak** · 09-13-2006, 06:13 PM

ever want 8 gigs of ram, for that crazy PC you been dreaming up?

well, seems Mushkin just got a nice new set of ram out, if you can possibly find a way to use all that ram.

video editing, super servers, insane gamer with deep pockets... who knows...

but if you can find a use for this much ram, well theres atleast a decent option available.
check out the new EM2-4200.

Denver, CO, September 12, 2006- Mushkin Enhanced, a leading manufacturer of high-performance computer components, is proud to announce the addition of the 2GB EM2-4200 memory module, as well as the corresponding 4GB dual kit into the Enhanced Performance line. With the industry quickly moving to a higher density standard, Mushkin continues to raise the bar with ground-breaking technology and the forward thinking our customers are accustomed to. The 2GB EM2-4200 is rated for 4-4-4-12 at 1.8V.

991530- 2GB EM2-4200 4-4-4-12

996530- 4GB EM2-4200 DDR2 Dual Kit (2x2GB)

With most manufacturers’ production facilities now completely focused on DDR2, the industry has officially made the technology switch. With the release of the 2GB EM2-4200 memory module, Mushkin continues to focus research and development on higher-density memory modules. "The new 2GB EM2-4200 memory modules allow users with higher-density requirements to get the most out of their machines," said Brian Flood, Director of Mushkin Research and Development. "These memory modules will prove especially useful for 64-bit computing environments where the maximum allowed RAM exceeds 4GB. As the industry nears another high-density transition, Mushkin takes a leadership role with the release of this product." The Mushkin 2GB EM2-4200 will be available on mushkin.com as well as all major resellers this month.

now THAT is alot of ram

**nn_step** · 09-13-2006, 06:31 PM

oooh sexy..

**Nanometer** · 09-13-2006, 06:34 PM

It's a start, but that's a really low clock.

**Deathspawner** · 09-13-2006, 06:40 PM

Insanely low clock... so this is no surprise really. Bring on 2GB sticks at PC2-6400 at least =/

Interested in how they OC though.

**nn_step** · 09-13-2006, 06:48 PM

Originally Posted by Deathspawner

Insanely low clock... so this is no surprise really. Bring on 2GB sticks at PC2-6400 at least =/

Interested in how they OC though.

For 2GB sticks that is a good clock speed

Hell it next to impossible to find DDR2 sticks with 2GB of memory faster than that.

And ALL of it is ECC and costs ATLEAST $300 a Stick

**mr_knowitall15** · 09-13-2006, 07:26 PM

WHAT?!?!? Theyre in DENVER?!?!?!?!????
Who wants to go a wee bit north and heist a couple pairs with me lol.

**yaddam205** · 09-13-2006, 07:35 PM

Only months away from the same thing from OCZ... i hope

**illmatik** · 09-13-2006, 07:57 PM

Man I hope theyre @ a decent enough price and can clock a lil somethin somethin

Will be perfect for my vmware server.. now I need a kentsfield.

**uOpt** · 09-13-2006, 08:05 PM

Argh!

3 days.

I installed some junk 2 GB modules three days ago. Couldn't they have hurried up a little?

**turtle** · 09-13-2006, 08:09 PM

Remember this?

Originally Posted by Daily Tech interview of Ryan Petersen

DailyTech: In your opinion, how much memory will be in a high end enthusiast computer system by the end of 2006?

Petersen: Even mid level gamers will need at least 2GB to support Microsoft Windows Vista, and Vista will finally be able to take advantage of 4GB plus of memory. I would guess that enthusiasts will need 4GB and the most hardcore will use upwards of 8GB of memory.

Looks like all is going according to plan.

I agree it'd sure be nice to see at least PC2-6400 before any games start needing more than 2gb to not choke. Hopefully Samsung/Micron put out some dram out in the foreseeable future on a smaller transistor process (arn't they both already using 40-50nm for flash?) and we'll see lower prices and higher densities and/or speeds going forward into the 64-bit future.

**Mr. Popo** · 09-13-2006, 08:32 PM

o0Oo a lot of ram.

**Nanometer** · 09-13-2006, 09:45 PM

4 Gigs of RAM will be a new standard in 6 months, you will see.

**erwinz** · 09-13-2006, 09:48 PM

nice looking rams..

**Nedjo** · 09-14-2006, 02:04 AM

TwinMOS has 2 GB PC2-4200 sticks, and markings suggest its using 3.7ns chips. So there is a chance it will overclock to PC2-5300 with some overvolting. That speed would be sufficient for C2D systems!

**Vassili** · 09-14-2006, 05:03 AM

Originally Posted by nn_step

For 2GB sticks that is a good clock speed

Hell it next to impossible to find DDR2 sticks with 2GB of memory faster than that.

And ALL of it is ECC and costs ATLEAST $300 a Stick

I guess you haven't seen this:
NEXS DDRII 533 2GBX2 first result - Coolaler

**Deathspawner** · 09-14-2006, 05:25 AM

Originally Posted by nn_step

For 2GB sticks that is a good clock speed

Hell it next to impossible to find DDR2 sticks with 2GB of memory faster than that.

And ALL of it is ECC and costs ATLEAST $300 a Stick

I understand that. But I mean, if you don't need 8GB (and who here does) it would be smarter to get 4 * 1GB and run them at PC2-8000 speeds.

**turtle** · 09-14-2006, 05:33 AM

There was a time you didn't need 2GB, and could run 4x512MB instead of 2x1GB at faster speeds. The same for 1GB and 256MB sticks instead of using 512mb sticks. Sure, in the old days on AMD you'd be screwed from 1T to 2T, but that's besides the point.

As densities increase and there is more ram per stick, the faster the standard changes. As we usher in 2GB sticks, the standard will change from 1GB standard, 2GB enthusiast, 4GB for the hardcore to 2GB standard, 4GB enthusiast and 8GB for the cutting-edge dude that runs a 64-bit OS.

**eva2000** · 09-14-2006, 05:38 AM

sounds like preparation for VISTA ?

**nn_step** · 09-14-2006, 07:36 AM

Originally Posted by Vassili

I guess you haven't seen this:
NEXS DDRII 533 2GBX2 first result - Coolaler

oh look the same stock speed

Overclocking Ram, your milage will vary

**techstyled** · 09-14-2006, 01:06 PM

Originally Posted by Deathspawner

I understand that. But I mean, if you don't need 8GB (and who here does) it would be smarter to get 4 * 1GB and run them at PC2-8000 speeds.

I think this is what I'm going to do (I was eyeing some of these new 2GB models).

I'll just live with 4GB till the 2x2GB models mature.

Is overclocking 4x1GB more challenging than 2x1GB on a C2D platform (IIRC it was more challenging back in the AMD 939 DDR days).

I've already got my P5WDG2 WS Pro and an X6800 (and an E6300, E6400, E6700 to compare with) and 2 different 2x1GB kits.

Any suggestions on the 4x1GB kit? I've got the 2x1GB G.Skill HZ kit and the 2x1GB TeamXtreem 3-4-4-8 667C3 kit already.

I've gotta find time to play with these things!

Sorry if I'm sliding a tad bit OT with this.

**Revv23** · 09-14-2006, 01:45 PM

seems like its not to hard to hit really nice speeds with good ram on 965/975, i mean 4 x 1g.

**SnipingWaste** · 09-14-2006, 02:11 PM

There should be faster 2 gig DDR2 dimm soon.
http://www.micron.com/products/partd...HTF25672PY-80E

**turtle** · 09-14-2006, 07:00 PM

Originally Posted by micron

Speed:PC2-6200
CL: CL = 5
Voltage: 1.8V

Not bad at all.

I think pc2-6400 CL4 at a respectable voltage is when most will start to bite.

**Deathspawner** · 09-14-2006, 07:01 PM

Originally Posted by SnipingWaste

There should be faster 2 gig DDR2 dimm soon.
http://www.micron.com/products/partd...HTF25672PY-80E

That's chips for ECC modules, so I doubt they will be used in kits we would buy anytime soon. Those would likely cost an arm and a leg...

**turtle** · 09-14-2006, 07:24 PM

True...I missed that part.

Don't ECC modules usually scale slower than non-ecc modules though? If there is pc2-6200 RDIMMs, then non-registered can't be far behind.

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