Mushkin Announces Triple-Channel Memory Kits for the Intel C

[Greg]

DENVER, November 17, 2008 - Mushkin, Inc. (http://www.mushkin.com), a global
leader in high-performance memory products, today announced the release
of its triple-channel memory kits designed specifically for the new
Intel(r) Core i7TM platform. The flagship of the new memory kits is the
XP3-12800 7-8-7 allowing end users to extract higher performance at
1600MT/s than competitors' products while staying within safe operating
voltages. Additionally, early adopters of the new platform will find
Mushkin's triple-channel products stable and reliable, ensuring a
trouble-free migration.

"We've worked diligently to create parts for the Core i7 platform that
push specifications to unprecedented levels while maintaining the high
quality and reliability standards of our existing products," said Brian
Flood, director of product development for Mushkin. "Our triple-pack
customers will be rewarded with the utmost reliability from our standard
rated products, and greatly increased performance from our high
performance line."

Part Numbers:

998674 - 3GB (3x1GB) XP3-10666 6-6-6-18 1.65V
998675 - 6GB (3x2GB) XP3-10666 6-6-6-18 1.65V
998676 - 3GB (3x1GB) HP3-10666 7-7-7-20 1.5-1.6V
998677 - 6GB (3x2GB) HP3-10666 7-7-7-20 1.5-1.6V
998583 - 3GB (3x1GB) EM3-10666 9-9-9-24 1.5V
998585 - 6GB (3x2GB) EM3-10666 9-9-9-24 1.5V
998678 - 3GB (3x1GB) XP3-12800 7-8-7-20 1.65V
998679 - 6GB (3x2GB) XP3-12800 7-8-7-20 1.65V
998680 - 3GB (3x1GB) XP3-12800 8-8-8-24 1.6-1.65V
998681 - 6GB (3x2GB) XP3-12800 8-8-8-24 1.6-1.65V
998658 - 3GB (3x1GB) HP3-12800 9-9-9-27 1.5-1.6V
998659 - 6GB (3x2GB) HP3-12800 9-9-9-27 1.5-1.6V
998682 - 3GB (3x1GB) HP3-8500 6-6-6-18 1.5-1.6V
998683 - 6GB (3x2GB) HP3-8500 6-6-6-18 1.5-1.6V
998570 - 3GB (3x1GB) EM3-8500 7-7-7-20 1.5V
998571 - 6GB (3x2GB) EM3-8500 7-7-7-20 1.5V


The new triple packs are immediately available at mushkin.com in 3GB
(3x1GB) and 6GB (3x2GB) kits. Every module is hand-tested beyond its
rated specification and features Mushkin's FrostByte heatspreader which
keeps the modules within safe operating temperatures. Like all Mushkin
products, these modules are backed by a lifetime warranty and an
industry-leading technical support staff.

About Mushkin

Located at the base of the Rocky Mountains in Denver, Colorado, Mushkin
provides performance-enhanced computer products to users worldwide.
Mushkin products include an enhanced power supply line and a complete
selection of memory upgrades for desktops, servers and notebooks.
Mushkin caters to the overclocking community and value segment with its
Redline and PerfectMatch products. Since its founding in 1994, Mushkin
has received numerous awards and recognitions for quality, reliability,
and technical excellence. The 14-year old company is dedicated to
helping overclockers, gamers, IT managers, digital artists, and mobile
professionals enhance their computing experience by providing reliable,
high performance components.

[msqrt]

Ahem. I was thinking about buying the HP3-8500 3GB set, but there are two things bothering me. Could I run a Core i7 920 on stock clocks with 1333MHz RAM? It seems no, which brings me to the other issue; the HP series heatsink color. I want black >:] So.. will I have to paint it myself or just ignore the thing?

[Greg]

Ahem. I was thinking about buying the HP3-8500 3GB set, but there are two things bothering me. Could I run a Core i7 920 on stock clocks with 1333MHz RAM? It seems no, which brings me to the other issue; the HP series heatsink color. I want black >:] So.. will I have to paint it myself or just ignore the thing?

1. Depends on the motherboard, some have unlocked memory multi's
2. Heatsinks are blue on the hp series, xp series is black

Personally I like the blue, its very nice.

[msqrt]

Ok, I haven't decided which mobo yet, so I'll keep that in mind. But as the memory controller is on the CPU, shouldn't the lockedness only depend on it and not the mobo?

But seriously, will higher clocked memory ( 1333MHz, 1600MHz ) actually be faster at all ( are we talking about differences of 2% or 50% ), or should I just go with the low latency 1066MHz ones?

And... I'm not a huge fan of case windows so I won't be looking at the heatsinks for too long anyways (: Plus there will probably be all kinds of other colors that I don't love.

EDIT: The HP-550 PSU also looks something I might get.. Of course bad to ask on these forums, but is it a good choice or is there anything better on the ~500W area?

[Greg]

Core i7 gets huge gains from higher memory speeds with the huge available memory bandwidth.
In real world programs though, gains would be more 2-3% area, like games etc.

The 550W is a nice psu, but core i7 can use tons of power overclocked. In a system with a 4870x2 or high end graphics card and core i7, I would want 750w+

[msqrt]

Where is it useful then? 3D rendering, video transcoding, compiling large programs? Or only for synthetic benchmarks?

EDIT:Nah, I don't think I'll overclock it, and I'm going with a single HD4870, no X2 or crossfire.

[Greg]

Should work great for a psu in that case.
It would be useful for high memory bandwidth applications.
Like 7-zip, win-rar , video transcoding , synthetic benchmarks etc.

[msqrt]

Okay then, thanks for all the help. I'll go with that HP3-8500 and HP-550 combo. Now I'll only have to decide which MB to get. Suggestions?

[Greg]

Both the asus and gigabyte boards are looking great to me.
The 6 slots is really nice to have for future upgrading.

Haven't seen other boards out yet.

[karlotta]

Just posting to say nice products, and when will they be shipped to buyers like me (998675 - 6GB (3x2GB) XP3-10666 6-6-6-18)? I read the "limited supply" when purchased (yesterday 18th). My iCore is due friday... Sqeek sqeek as the wheel turns...
Thanx.
PS trying the MSI Eclipse first
thanx again

[Greg]

We have been getting out most orders the day they get in.
When they ship you'll get an email with tracking if available.

[karlotta]

Thnx for the reply, and its in the truck hope there early.

[WetFit9]

Question, I am looking to buy your ram, but wanted to know which would be better for the Gigabyte board (ex5-ud5).. Most people say the Asus P6T is the best board for your ram as that is what it was tested on... I am here in Denver and plan on buying Friday, your thoughts

[Greg]

Question, I am looking to buy your ram, but wanted to know which would be better for the Gigabyte board (ex5-ud5).. Most people say the Asus P6T is the best board for your ram as that is what it was tested on... I am here in Denver and plan on buying Friday, your thoughts

Should also work great on your board, another customer just used the 7-8-7-20 kit without issues, using a core i7 920 @ default speeds, with the 12x memory multi.

[WetFit9]

Looking to overclock either board to at least 3.4, maybe 3.6. That being said which board will your memory overclock on.