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With the arrival of Intel's new Core Ultra Series 2 processors and the Z890 motherboard platform expanding and pushing DDR5 memory to new heights - it's currently world record season for memory overclockers. A few days ago, we reported on Kingston's new FURY Renegade DDR5 CUDIMM memory setting a new 'insane 12,108MT/s speed' with Intel's Core Ultra 7 265KF processor and MSI's MEG Z890 UNIFY-X motherboard.

Today, G.SKILL and the ASUS ROG team have announced that they've broken the DDR5 frequency record with an even more insane 12,112 MT/s speed. The new record has already been submitted to HWBOT and CPU-Z, detailing the hardware used and DDR5 timings of CL52.0 92-92-12.

The 'unprecedented' DDR5-12112 record was recorded by ASUS ROG extreme overclocker Safedisk, using G.SKILL Trident Z5 RGB DDR5 memory, an ASUS ROG Maximus Z890 Apex motherboard, and the new flagship Intel Core Ultra 9 285K CPU. And lots of LN2 cooling.

PNY has announced new DDR5 desktop memory options for gamers: the new XLR8 Gaming DDR5 and XLR8 Gaming EPIC-X RGB DDR5 modules. Sporting a new heat spreader design for enhanced performance, both support Intel XMP 3.0 and AMD EXPO overclocking, with speeds ranging from 5600MHz to 6400MHz and a CAS latency of 36.

The big difference between the two variants is that the low-profile PNY XLR8 Gaming DDR5 modules don't have any RGB, just a matte black finish. The PNY XLR8 Gaming EPIC-X RGB DDR5 modules add a vibrant light strip to the top of the module that can sync up with all your other lighting for a more colorful build.

Although they're not the fastest kits on the market, these new XLR8 Gaming 32GB Kits (2x16GB) are built with high-quality components and premium ICs and are tuned for low-latency performance. PNY notes in the announcement that it has tested these new modules extensively on motherboards from ASRock, ASUS, GIGABYTE, and MSI.

Samsung is deploying some of its resources to increase the development of a new type of memory that combines the properties of traditional RAM and SSDs.

The new type of memory is called Selector-Only Memory (SOM), and according to eeNews Analog, Samsung researchers are using a unique material capable of performing the operations of memory and storage. However, it isn't just a matter of combining two complex technologies together to form a new one, as the mixture of materials need to be just right for optimal performance on both fronts: memory and storage.

In order to determine what mixture will perform best, Samsung researchers plugged the necessary data into an advanced computer modeling system to specify a list of total possible mixtures. Samsung landed on 4,000 possible combinations that could work to create a viable SOM, and instead of testing each of these mixtures manually, the team ran simulations. Using advanced computer simulations, the team reduced the 4,000 possible combinations down to just 18 prime candidates, saving an immense amount of time on fabricating and physically testing each design.

Kingston is proudly announcing its new FURY Renegade DDR5 CUDIMM memory has been overclocked, and broken the memory OC world record at an insane 12,108MT/s running on Intel's new Z890 platform.

The new Kingston FURY Renegade DDR5 UDIMM memory modules were used on an MSI MEG Z890 UNIFY-X motherboard running Intel's new Core Ultra 200 series "Arrow Lake-S" desktop processor. The DDR5 CUDIMM memory modules were cooled with liquid nitrogen (LN2 cooling) to hit these lofty speeds, with timings of 42-120-120-127-2.

The CPU of choice was Intel's new Core Ultra 7 265KF processor (KF = no integrated GPU) and its E-Cores disabled, and the CPU frequency down quite low to just 400MHz, allowing for the insane DDR5-12108 world record for Kingston and its new FURY Renegade DDR5 CUDIMM memory modules.

Kingston has confirmed its new FURY Renegade DDR5 CUDIMM memory modules are coming, with up to DDR5-6400 speeds and in up to 48GB kits.

The new Kingston FURY Renegade DDR5 CUDIMMs are compatible with Intel's new 800 series chipset, which is ready for the just-launched Core Ultra 200 series "Arrow Lake-S" desktop CPUs. The new Kingston FURY Renegade DDR5 CUDIMM memory comes in RGB and non-RGB form, with speeds out of the box of 8400MT/s and available in 24GB single module, and 48GB dual-channel kits.

Kristy Ernt, DRAM business manager, Kingston said: "Our new 8400MT/s CUDIMM modules have been thoroughly tested, qualified by the top motherboard manufacturers, and Intel XMP certified on the new Intel Z890 motherboards with Intel Core Ultra Series 2 processors. The introduction of overclockable DDR5 CUDIMM modules allows us to reach a broader range of professionals who demand top-tier performance and want to push the limits of their systems without compromising signal integrity".

V-color has just launched its first DDR5 CUDIMM memory with the introduction of its new Manta Xfinity memory, launching in a 48GB kit (2 x 24GB sticks) in two color schemes: black and silver, or black and gold... both of them look real nice.

Just like the other CUDIMM memory unleashed in the last couple of weeks, v-color's new Manta Xfinity CUDIMM memory modules have a client clock driver (CKD) on each module, dynamically adjusting clock speed and voltages based on system status. This helps drop the power consumption and increase stability, but mostly it allows for higher speeds than regular DDR5 memory modules.

The new v-color Manta Xfinity DDR5 CUDIMM memory comes in a single kit right now with 48GB (2 x 24GB sticks) with speeds of 8800MT/s and timings of 42-56-56-134. We have operating voltages of 1.45V, with an RGB version available which adds even more flair (but even with the RGB lighting off, these new modules look sleek AF).

Corsair is already pushing the boundaries of new DDR5 CUDIMM memory modules, with its new Vengeance DDR5 CUDIMM modules shown off overclocked to a lofty 10000MT/s.

In a new post on X, the official Corsair account posted "Our Vengeance DDR5 CUDIMM modules can run at up to 10000MT/s, and look good while doing it. Be on the lookout for the sticks to drop in early November". Corsair hasn't made its new Vengeance DDR5 CUDIMM memory modules official just yet, but early November is... well, within the next two weeks, so we're not far away.

Corsair has some early samples of its new Vengeance DDR5 CUDIMM memory modules in-house, where their OC teams have been playing around and pushed them to past 10000MT/s which is an impressive feat.

Biwin has just unveiled its latest UDIMMs that offer cutting-edge speeds of up to DDR5-8800 on Intel's new Z890 motherboards, and up to DDR5-8400 speeds on AMD's new X870 motherboards.

The company is introducing its cutting-edge DDR5 UDIMMs at DDR5-8800 CL44 on the Intel Z890 platform, and DDR5-8400 CL40 on the AMD X870 platform. Biwin says that its new UDIMM memory modules ensure ultra-fast data transfers, latency reduction, and optimal compatibility with next-gen motherboards.

Biwin has designed its new UDIMM memory modules for users and professionals working with intensive workloads, including 3D rendering, video editing, and high-end gaming.

Rambus has just unveiled an industry-first, complete memory interface chipset for Gen5 DDR5 RDIMMs and next-gen DDR5 MRDIMMs.

The company says that these innovative new products for RDIMMs and MRDIMMs "will seamlessly extend DDR5 performance with unparalleled bandwidth and memory capacity for compute-intensive data center and AI workloads".

Rambus' says that its new Gen5 DDR5 chipset enables flexible and scalable end-user server configuration, with its DDR5 RDIMM 8000 and industry-standard MRDIMM 12800 utilize a common architecture and compatibility across server platforms. The DDR5 RDIMM 8000 chipset includes the Gen5 RCD, PMIC5030, Serial Presence Detect (SPD) Hub and Temperature Sensor (TS) chips. The DDR5 MRDIMM 12800 chipset includes the MRCD and MDB, as well as the same PMIC5030, SPD Hub and TS chips utilized in the RDIMM 8000.

Kingston is cooking up its new Fury Renegade DDR5 CUDIMM memory, which is part of MSI's new Media Kit for the Intel Core Ultra 200 "Arrow Lake-S" launch.

Inside of the MSI Media Kit, the company includes two new Intel Core Ultra 200 series CPUs, a 360mm AIO liquid cooler, a new 800-series motherboard, and Kingston's unreleased DDR5 CUDIMM memory. Overclocking.com has their Media Kit, differing to some reviewers with the ASUS Media Kit that packs G.SKILL CUDIMM memory.

The MSI Media Kit features Kingston Fury Renegade DDR5 CUDIMM memory at 8200 MT/s and CL40 timings, with a bigger 48GB kit (2 x 24GB sticks). We haven't had any 32GB CUDIMM memory kits announced just yet, which is why we're seeing MSI provide 48GB of DDR5-8200 CUDIMM memory with its Media Kit for Arrow Lake-S desktop CPU reviews.

KLEVV has just launched its first-ever DDR5 CU-DIMM and CSO-DIMM memory modules, ready for Intel's upcoming Core Ultra 200 series "Arrow Lake-S" processors and the new Z890 platform.

KLEVV's new DDR5 CU-DIMM and CSO-DIMM memory feature an advanced Client Clock Driver (CKD) through a compact integrated circuit (IC) mounted directly on the DIMM. The inclusion of the CKD tech boosts the memory modules' clock signal management which increases stability, support for higher operating frequencies, and reduces the electrical interference and signal degredation.

The company is offering its new DDR5 CU-DIMM and CSO-DIMM in 16GB, 24GB, 32GB, and 48GB per DIMM (so we'll see 32GB, 48GB, 64GB, and 96GB kits from KLEVV) with speeds of 6400 MT/s and latencies of CL 52-52-52-103 at 1.1V.

Micron and its sub-brand Crucial have just unveiled their new DDR5 CUDIMM memory modules, featuring an on-module Clock Driver (CKD) which improves the speed and stability of the modules, packing higher rbandwidth than regular DDR5 kits, and more.

This style of memory is also known as unbuffered dual inline memory, which was released alongside clocked small outline inline memory modules (CSODIMM) that were made for laptops. But now, Crucial has announced its next-gen DDR5 CUDIMM and CSODIMM memory modules are shipping in volume.

We can expect far higher speeds than what Micron and Crucial have announced today, with CUDIMM memory modules expected to skyrocket towards 8000MT/s or even 9000MT/s with some companies already teasing that they're working on DDR5 CUDIMM memory modules with a blistering 10,000MT/s that are launching in 2025.

The Intel Core Ultra 200S Series for desktops has been formally announced and is on track to launch later this month, with the new Intel Core Ultra 7 265K and Ultra 9 285K leading the pack. As we've seen with all of the new Z890 motherboards being announced for the Core Ultra 200S Series, DDR5-9000 will be very easy to achieve with Intel's latest CPUs.

Intel CPUs and motherboards have been at the forefront of pushing faster one-click XMP memory overclocking. With new Z890 motherboards, we're getting to the point where many users will have access to DDR5-10000 if that's what they want.

However, UNIKO's Hardware over on X spotted that the faster DDR5 memory speeds could be limited to K-Series processors. As seen on the RAM support page for ASRock's new Z890 Taichi motherboards, Arrow Lake non-K CPUs, which are due for release early next year, will top out at DDR5-7200. It's a notable step down but probably not that big of a deal for most.

Regarding Intel's new Arrow Lake CPUs and Z890 motherboards for the latest Core Ultra 200 Series processors, DDR5-8000 is the new 'standard.' This is according to MSI, who recently gave us a detailed look at its full line-up of Z890 boards coming soon from the return of the beast with the Z890 Godlike to the popular MAG Z890 TOMAHAWK WIFI.

DDR5-8000 kits are already here, but they're not the most popular kits. Over at Newegg, the most popular DDR5 memory kits as of October 2024 feature speeds of DDR5-6000 and DDR5-6400 - which is a definite increase from the DDR5-5600 or so from a few years ago.

AMD's new BIOS for X870 and other AM5 boards has recently added a DDR5-8000 one-click EXPO overclocking profile. So, the next generation of Intel CPUs (which will take a little while to gain a foothold in the market) will have no issue supporting DDR5-8000 as a default or standard XMP memory profile; it'll probably end up being the new standard for all DDR5 soon.

AMD's new X870 and X870E chipsets are available today, and with that, there's a whole range of new enthusiast-class AM5 motherboards for Ryzen 7000, 8000, and 9000 Series CPUs. One of these is the high-performance flagship ASUS ROG CROSSHAIR X870E HERO motherboard, the successor to the popular X670E HERO.

One feature of ASUS's new flagship board is its ASUS NitroPath DRAM technology, which allows for up to 400 MT/s higher frequencies with one-click overclocking profiles. As one of the leaders in DDR5 memory for enthusiasts, G.SKILL has put this to the test to achieve an impressive DDR5-9000 speed with CL44-56-56 timings, using two 24GB capacity modules.

They did so in style because the modules are from the company's shiny luxury memory line, the Trident Z5 Royal Neo Series, which is now optimized and available for Zen 5 and AM5 boards.

With the arrival of new flagship AM5 X870 motherboards for the new Ryzen 9000 Series CPUs and the entire Ryzen 7000 Series line-up, the new flagship AM5 chipset brings a lot to the table - full-speed PCIe Gen 5 support for graphics and storage, USB4 as standard, and overall improvements and optimizations for overclockers.

With new motherboards hitting the market this week, AMD has also updated its AGESA BIOS firmware to improve Ryzen 9000 Series CPU performance and latency. The Ryzen 9000 Series launch - covering the Ryzen 5 9600X, Ryzen 7 9700X, Ryzen 9 9900X, and the Ryzen 9950X - hasn't been without issue. In fact, for many people, it felt rushed, which is why we've had to wait months for the new motherboards to arrive. There have been various updates, including ones for Windows.

With the new firmware, AMD is also confirming that X870 boards are now optimized for the one-click AMD EXPO DDR5-8000 memory kits, which are already available. This is a long-awaited AMD upgrade; even the Ryzen 9000 Series launch saw memory speed and builds top out at DDR5-6000.

It looks like CUDIMM memory modules are here to stay, with Chinese manufacturer COLORFUL stepping into the ring with new DDR5-9600 CUDIMM memory kits coming.

What is CUMM exactly? It's a memory that enhances signal integrity, which allows memory manufacturers to drive up memory frequencies that are independent of the memory controller. The benefit? You'll get improved stability and reliability at higher memory speeds, with CUDIMM memory modules starting at 6400MT/s.

We're now seeing COLORFUL debut its higher-end DDR5-9600 CUDIMM memory kits, with a CAS latency of 44. COLORFUL has joined multiple memory manufacturers that are pumping out CUDIMM memory, which includes Biwin, V-color, and Asgard all revealing CUDIMM memory modules recently. CUDIMM memory modules should exceed DDR5-10000 specs in the coming weeks, once we get companies like Corsair and G.SKILL unleashing their own custom designs.

MSI has just confirmed that it will support CUDIMM DDR5 memory on AMD Ryzen 9000 and Ryzen 8000 series CPUs.

What is CUMM exactly? It's a memory that enhances signal integrity, which allows memory manufacturers to drive up memory frequencies that are independent of the memory controller. The benefit? You'll get improved stability and reliability at higher memory speeds, with CUDIMM memory modules starting at 6400MT/s.

But, we have multiple memory manufacturers that have already announced CUDIMM memory kits, with speeds of 9200MT/s up to 9600MT/s with the promise of 10,000MT/s+ kits in the future. AMD will be lifting the embargo on its new X870E and X870 motherboard reviews, so we'll find out everything we need to know in the coming days.

Former Samsung employees have been arrested over allegations of industrial espionage, the process of stealing company IP to take it to another company, and other related charges.

The two former Samsung employees used to work for Samsung Electronics and have since been arrested by South Korean authorities for participating in a scheme to steal Samsung semiconductor technologies valued at more than $3.2 billion. Reports indicate the pair, who have only been identified by their last names, Choi and Oh, were trying to transport the Samsung IP back to China to replicate the Samsung chip factory.

The two former Samsung Electronics employees allegedly worked with Chinese officials to create a joint venture called Chengdu Gaozhen. 66-year-old former Samsung executive Choi is alleged to have begun recruiting South Korean semiconductor experts, along with a former Samsung senior researcher who joined the project as the chief plant designer. So, what were the pair trying to steal? Samsung's 20-nanometer DRAM (Dynamic Random Access Memory).

The new XPG LANCER NEON RGB DDR5 memory from ADATA's gaming brand not only presents the most RGB we've seen on a memory module with "60% RGB Illumination," but it's also the first DDR5 RGB gaming memory produced using eco-friendly practices and processes.

The XPG LANCER NEON RGB's heatsink features 50% PCR plastic, with additional environmental packaging and coating on the heatsink surface. This is cool because the last thing you think when you see an RGB module, mostly RGB lighting, is, "This looks like it's eco-friendly."

Outside of the eco-stuff, XPG is also touting high performance, with speeds of up to 8,000 MT/s and special heatsink coating and heat dissipation technology delivering overclocked operating temperatures that are "an average 8.5°C lower than standard overclocked memory."