Apacer Technology has launched a new 4GB (2GBx2) DDR2-800MHz dual-channel memory module pack for desktop PCs. This high-end memory module has a single-stick memory capacity of 2GB that uses 1GB (128Mb'8) pin architecture, with 70nm process technology and FBGA chip packaging. It provides reasonable CL5 timings with only 1.8V. The 4GB memory kit also comes with a lifetime warranty.

Going undercover, memory manufacturer Mushkin Enhanced today released three new High Performance DDR2- 800 and 1066MHz DIMMs with special camouflage painted heatsinks. Ready for the Europian market and coming labeled as "limited edition", the 2GB Kit (2x 1GB) HP2-6400/800MHz (part number 996581) works with CL4-4-4-12 timings while the other new one - the 2GB Kit (2x 1GB) HP2-8500/1066MHz (996588) works at CL5-5-5-18. If 2GB memory does not satisfy you, Mushkin is also releaseing a 4GB (2x 2GB) HP2-6400/800MHz (996589) CL5-5-5-18 kit. All Mushkin products are backed by a lifetime warranty.

Micron Technology, today announced production sampling of its new 1Gb DDR2 device fabricated on 68-nanometer (nm) DRAM process technology. The new process, coupled with Micron's 6F² technology, has enabled the world's smallest production 1Gb DDR2 memory with a die size of just 56mm². Mass production of its new 68nm 1Gb DDR2 products is expected to begin early next year, with DDR3 and other low-power DRAM products expected to follow in the second half of the year.

OCZ Technology Group, Inc., a worldwide leader in innovative ultra-high performance and high reliability memory, today announced the 8GB Platinum PC2-6400 "Quad" Kit. These high-density, optimized kits offer users the option of both high speeds and high capacities needed for their demanding gaming PC and Vista-upgraded desktops in a unique 4 x 2048MB solution.

Hynix Semiconductor (Hynix) announced it has received the validation from Intel Corporation on its 1Gb DDR2 DRAM with company's leading edge 50nm-class process technology. The production efficiency of Hynix's 50nm-class 1Gb DDR2 DRAM products is increased by 50% over its 60nm-class process technology and the lower costs of production are expected accordingly. Hynix adopts new technologies of "three-dimensional transistor" architecture and "W-DPG (Dual Poly Gate)" technology. These technologies significantly minimize leakage to further reduce overall power consumption and increase performance by optimizing its speed. The adoption of technologies will be extended to DDR3 DRAM and the mass production of validated 1Gb DDR2 DRAM as well as DDR3 products will begin in the second half of next year. As the demand for higher capacity memory is expected to grow, Hynix plans to enhance capacity on the 50nm-class products in order to suit needs from the market. Hynix's 50nm-class DDR2 DRAM processing technology will be also used in producing various applications not only mass storage PC DRAM but also Graphic DRAM, Mobile DRAM.

GeIL has just unveiled its new Black Dragon Evo One DDR2 memory series, which is available in both dual- and quad-channel kits and ships with impressive heatsinks which use Maximised Thermal & Conduction Dissipation (MTCD) technology. The modules are built using eight-layered PCBs featuring FBGA DDR2 IC chips, and are available in a selection of twelve kits - 2GB, 4GB and 8GB, running at either 800MHz or 1066MHz with timings of 4-4-4-12 and 5-5-5-15 respectively. All of the Black Dragon Evo One kits come with a lifetime warranty.

After Kingston, now Micron Technology announced that its one gigabit (GB) double data rate DDR2 memory components are qualified for use with the Advanced Micro Devices new AMD Phenom quad-core processors.

Users can experience a significant increase in computing performance by combining the AMD Phenom processors with Micron's DDR2-1066 memory technology,

Micron's DDR2-1066 components have been in production for several months now and we are pleased to have successfully qualified our products with the AMD Phenom processors.

said Brian Shirley, vice president of Micron's memory group. That's the same old song to a new tune, we get certified memory modules for every new piece of hardware.

OCZ Technology Group today unveiled two high-speed, high-capacity memory products designed with hardcore gamers in mind. Itching to experience the incredible graphics and FPS action of EA's highly-anticipated Crysis, gamers across the world will improve their gaming experience from upgrading their PC components and benefit from the optimizations of premium memory. The latest OCZ PC3-10666 and PC2-8000 ReaperX 4GB memory kits feature the ideal blend of speed, latency, bandwidth, and up to 4GB capacities to help DirectX-10 PC games reach their full potential on the latest DDR2 and DDR3 platforms.

Elpida Memory, Inc. (Elpida), Japan's leading global supplier of Dynamic Random Access Memory (DRAM), has completed development of a 1-Gigabit DDR2 SDRAM based on new 65nm process technology. The 65nm process allows Elpida to create the world's smallest chip products.

OCZ Technology Group, a worldwide leader in innovative, ultra-high performance and high reliability memory, today announced the ReaperX memory series, an innovative memory solution that utilizes highly effective heat transfer technology. Re-engineering the Reaper HPC (Heat Pipe Conduit) design, the DDR2 PC2-6400 ReaperX uses a dual metal heatpipe formation to effectively offload heat and increase stability of memory modules. The unique ReaperX heatspreader is designed to deliver superior heat dissipation that is more effective than traditional heatspreaders.

Elpida Memory, Japan's leading global supplier of Dynamic Random Access Memory (DRAM), announced today that it has completed development of the world's first 512-megabit DDR2 Mobile RAM operating at an ultra-low voltage of 1.2V. The new product achieves 533Mbps high-speed with the same power consumption of DDR Mobile RAM.

Mushkin Inc., a global leader in high-performance computer products, today announced the release of the XP2-6400 4-4-4 modules available in 2GB single DIMMs (991580 2GB 4-4-4-12 2.0-2.1V) and 4GB dual-channel kits (996580 2x2GB 4-4-4-12 2.0-2.1V). Offering high density and speed, these modules are an ideal solution for gamers using the Windows Vista operating system. The XP2-6400 4-4-4 parts are immediately available through the Mushkin.com web store and authorized resellers and distributors. Every module is hand-tested beyond its rated specification for superior reliability and overclockability. Like all Mushkin products, these modules are backed by a lifetime warranty and an industry-leading technical support staff.

Transcend has just released a new addition to its successful aXeRam line with the launch of the aXeRam DDR2-1200+ 2GB dual-channel overclocking kit with custom polished aluminum heat sinks. It is very similar to its predecessors - the DDR2-1066+ and DDR2-800+, but this kit uses Micron-branded D9 memory chips, which are well known for their overclocking performance. The new aXeRam achieves 1200MHz with 2.2V and CL5-5-5-15 latencies. It also supports EPP (Enhanced Performance Profiles). Finally, all Transcend aXeRam memory modules come with a lifetime warranty.

OCZ Technology Group today announced the 4GB PC2-6400 CL4 series, the latest edition to the highly-awarded OCZ Reaper HPC (Heat Pipe Conduit) product family. With a proven performance design coupled with the blazing latencies and memory capacity enthusiasts crave, the 4GB PC2-6400 Reaper CL4 series provides rock-solid stability and performance on the latest AMD and Intel platforms.

OCZ Technology Group today announced the latest addition to the award-winning OCZ NVIDIA SLI certified series, the world's first 4GB PC2-6400 SLI-Ready DDR2 modules. Optimized specifically for the latest generation nForce platforms, this series features an ideal combination of reduced latencies and high density to support the ultimate gaming experience.

Mushkin Inc., a global leader in high-performance computer products, today announced the release of the HP2-8500 modules available in 1GB single DIMMs and 2GB dual-channel kits. These parts offer exceptional overclockability at a price that will attract even the most budget-conscious enthusiasts.

Memory manufacturer G.Skill has recently introduced a new pair of DDR2 memories - the F2-8000CL5D-4GBPQ. The new DDR2-1000 (PC2-8000) 2x2GB kit is rated to work at CL5-5-5-15 timings @ 2.1V. The new modules come with a lifetime warranty and will be available through G.Skill's authorized resellers and distributors worldwide. For more information and specifications of the new PQ series products, please click here.

Elpida Memory, Inc. (Elpida), Japan's leading global supplier of Dynamic Random Access Memory (DRAM), announced today that it has achieved the world's first ultra-fast 2-Gigabit DDR2 SDRAM featuring a speed of 1066Mbps. The new high-performance DRAM is 30% faster than existing high-speed DDR2-800 memory and consumes 20% less power (IDD4) compared with Elpida's existing 2-Gigabit DDR2 SDRAMs.

OCZ Technology Group is pleased to offer a new PC2-8500 DDR2 kit specifically designed and engineered for platforms powered by Intel chipsets. Rated for high performance speed at 1066MHz, this series is the ideal solution for enthusiasts seeking ultimate compatibility and stability with their Intel-based motherboard.

Mushkin Enhanced launched today new DDR2 PC6400 CL4 Standart Performance Plus DIMMs. The new memories are available in both 1GB Single (991567+) as well as 2GB Dual Channel kits (996567+) and are designed to operate at CL4-5-5-12 timings. The New Perfomance Plus modules also feature Mushkin's exclusive FrostByte heatspreaders.

OCZ Technology Group today announced the PC2-6400 Reaper HPC CL3 series, the latest edition to the highly-awarded OCZ Reaper HPC (Heat Pipe Conduit) product family. The newest Reaper series is engineered to produce significant performance gains on the latest NVIDIA nForce platforms by implementing Enhanced Performance Profiles (EPP) and allowing the memory to operate at a stable 800MHz at CL3 upon start-up. With a proven performance design now coupled with the blazing latencies enthusiasts crave, the PC2-6400 Reaper CL3 series provides rock-solid stability and performance at an attainable price for all budgets.

Transcend Information (Transcend) is proud to announce its latest product series: aXeRam Overclocking Memory which use premium chips and offer unrivaled performance. Designed with gamers and power users in mind, aXeRam delivers superior overclocking performance while maintaining rock-solid system stability. Transcend's first aXeRam product is the 2GB 240-pin DDR2-800 aXeRam Dual-Channel Overclocking Kit. The kit includes a matching pair of high-speed, pre-tested 1GB DDR2-800 modules with high-quality aluminum heat sinks. Transcend's DDR2-800 aXeRam Dual-Channel 2GB Overclocking Kit uses six-layer PCBs and operates at CL4-4-4-12 at the standard 1.8V voltage. All Transcend memory modules come with a lifetime warranty and the support of a global service network.

Walton Chaintech has come to the rescue of notebook owners looking to expand their system memory to make the most of Windows Vista or 64-bit software. The company has just announced the availability of is APOGEE SO-DIMM memory now in 2GB capacities. The APOGEE DDR2 667/800MHz 2GB SO-DIMM modules are based on the JEDEC standard offering low power consumption, excellent heat elimination and memory speed of 667/800MHz DDR2 which should be enough to match up with even the latest Intel Santa Rosa platforms.

Samsung Electronics announced the availability of its new 50nm-class DDR2 DRAM certified by Intel. Samsung technicians state that processing 1Gb DDR2 DRAMs in the 50nm range doubles productivity and improves the production efficiency by 50% in comparison to a 1Gb DDR2 DRAM fabricated using 80nm process technology. Samsung's 50nm-class DRAM processing technology will be used not only in DDR2 but also in DDR3, GDDR4 , GDDR5 and mobile DRAM.

OCZ Technology Group, Inc., a worldwide leader in innovative ultra-high performance and high reliability memory, today announced the PC2-6400 Platinum and PC2-6400 Gold 4GB "Quad" Kits. These optimized kits offer users the option of getting the high speeds and high capacities needed for their demanding gaming PC and Vista-upgraded desktops in a unique 4 x 1024MB solution.