When Intel’s X99 enthusiast platform hits the market next month, it’s not only going to bring with it the company’s first 8-core desktop processor; it’s also going to kick-off the DDR4 generation for us non-enterprise folk. DDR4′s most-touted feature is that it can match and exceed DDR3 frequencies while drawing less power – expect 1.2V for most launch modules. Other benefits include increased bandwidth, and of course, a higher digit.
A Taipei YouTuber prototyped an adapter for utilizing DDR4 memory sticks on motherboards developed just for DDR5.
Daily Video Game writes: "HyperX Fury 16GB 2666MHz DDR4 CL16 DIMM is on sale at Amazon right now with 20% discount! If you’re looking to get more RAM for your desktop, this is your chance to save 20% off!"
Asus’ ROG overclocking team has managed to set a new DDR4 memory frequency world record.
