Externally Powered DIMMS anyone?

maverik-sg1

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XBIT LABS REPORTS FROM CeBit:

Geil Adds Voltage from Outside

It is not a secret that one of the problems that the memory module makers, who overclock their products to the maximum, have is insufficient supply of power to the memory slots. The manufacturers have tried to improve the situation in various ways: OCZ introduced special device that improves the quality of power for memory modules as well as allows to put higher voltage, whereas other memory module vendors worked with companies like Asustek Computer to improve memory power supply circuitries.

Geil went further! It added special power connector to its memory modules to allow them to operate at up to 3.0V voltage. It is unclear for how long memory modules can survive under these circumstances, but it is evident that with such a high overvoltage it is possible to expect maximum overclockability, provided that you have a high-performance power supply.


Currently the external voltage regulator for memory modules is still a concept and the company does not discuss speed-bins of products featuring the technology.


It is interesting to note that OCZ has already attempted to increase voltage for memory modules with its DDR booster, moreover, the company has patent pending on external power supply for memory modules.
 
Looks rather nifty but 3.0v just aint enough for me,if it was 4.0v then it would be of more use or even 3.5v would be nice.
 
with DDR2 that wont be needed coz the 3.3V rail will be plenty for the new requirements.

:) Nice idea, a year too late.
 
Don't see what the advantages of this are over using something like the DDR booster?

For ram that needs volts (ie Winbond) 3.0v isnt enough, and most other IC's dont benefit that much from high volts.

If they say its to give cleaner power to the ram, then surely putting the regulation on the DIMM is going to add noise?!
 
The point is a cleaner power supply direct to the dimms - might not need to be compatable with the motherboard (like the BOOSTER does AFAIK).

I am not 100% sure if this os for DDR or DDR2 - it's not clear... is it? if it's DDR2 could a welcome addition for overclockers everywhere... maybe?
 
maverik-sg1 said:
The point is a cleaner power supply direct to the dimms - might not need to be compatable with the motherboard (like the BOOSTER does AFAIK).

I am not 100% sure if this os for DDR or DDR2 - it's not clear... is it? if it's DDR2 could a welcome addition for overclockers everywhere... maybe?

3v seems a bit extreme for DDR2, would be nice to have the option to though maybe?
 
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