Tech Link (Memory): GeIL USA, Inc. announced the new “Esoteria Series”

OverclockersClub has a scoop on GeIL*'s newest RAM. I haven't seen any official release yet, but as per the source, it's an enthusiast-focused memory, with speed, overclockability, and beautiful looks. I mean, carbon fiber on the heatspreader, sounds great. I can't wait to see a review. GeIL, if you are reading this, send me a kit!

OverclockersClub - Esoteria, or Esoteric, means specialized or advanced in nature, available only to a narrow circle of people that are highly knowledgeable. Like the name suggests, this Series of memory is specialized in nature, designed with the enthusiasts in mind. Racing-inspired, the Esoteria Series is screaming for speed while boasting real carbon-fiber integrated onto the heat-spreaders. The carbon fiber is made by renowned aftermarket BMW Tuner-Vorsteiner with dry vacuumed form inspired by F1 racing technology. This is no wannabe imitation of fake carbon fiber. Each of the Esoteria carbon fiber heat-spreader requires being hand crafted for proper fitment. GeIL didn’t just stop at the looks. After all, it is what’s under the hood that counts. Optimized SPD to couple with the high-grade chips used in the Esoteria, overclockability has been increased while retaining stability. Due to the advanced and complexity nature of this product, it will be shipped in limited quantities.

Source:GeIL USA, Inc. announced the new “Esoteria Series”

Press Release: OCZ Technology Unveils PC2-9200 Reaper HPC Series, the World’s Fastest Memory with Passive Heatpipe Cooling System

I have posted their younger brother before, but now it's even faster. OCZ* is officially announcing their latest products to hit the market. I really find the cooler very similar to Thermalright's HR-07 cooler. Many may find this a little interesting, some may find it annoying, but one thing is sure, it will have great warranty and support that is to be expected from OCZ. Check them out...

OCZ Technology Unveils PC2-9200 Reaper HPC Series, the World’s Fastest Memory with Passive Heatpipe Cooling System
2007-04-03

Sunnyvale, CA—April 3, 2007—OCZ Technology Group, Inc., a worldwide leader in innovative, ultra-high performance and high reliability memory, today announced a high-speed version of the new OCZ Reaper HPC memory line, a PC2-9200 rated kit, making it the world’s fastest memory that takes advantages of the heatpipe design to effectively offload heat and increase performance and stability. This unique Reaper HPC (Heat Pipe Conduit) heatspreader is engineered to deliver superior silent heat dissipation over traditional heatspreaders.

As part of one of OCZ’s high performance memory designs, PC2-9200 Reaper HPC modules are designed to achieve exceptionally high frequencies while maintaining aggressive timings and system stability. The new Reaper DDR2-1150 is the premier, cutting-edge solution for enthusiasts building a performance machine.

“With ultra-high speed memory comes the need for extreme cooling solutions that can be extremely costly or else rely on smart features borrowed from other cooling areas,” commented Dr. Michael Schuette, VP of Technology Development at OCZ Technology. “The Reaper HPC series is the first implementation of heat-pipe technology on memory modules using phase change technology for smart management of the thermal dissipation of one of the world's fastest memory modules, namely the PC2-9200 Reaper.”

The Reaper HPC is an innovative cooling solution developed by OCZ to effectively minimize heat produced by high-speed memory. As heat rises into the thermo-conductive copper heat pipe conduit, it is dissipated through the strategically-placed compact aluminum fin array. By guiding performance-robbing heat away from key memory components, the unique Reaper HPC design helps facilitate improved overclocking performance, while improving longevity and stability of the modules.

The PC2-9200 Reaper HPC modules are optimized for the latest cutting edge motherboards and will be available in 2GB (2x1024MB) dual channel kits. Like all OCZ premium memory, the PC2-9200 Reaper series is backed by a Lifetime Warranty and industry-leading technical support for unparalleled peace of mind.

For more information on the OCZ PC2-9200 Reaper HPC series, please visit our product page here.

Source:OCZ Technology Unveils PC2-9200 Reaper HPC Series, the World’s Fastest Memory with Passive Heatpipe Cooling System

Tech Link (Cooling): Phase Change RAMs - NO BS!

shamino of vr-zone just had some freezing some G.SKILL RAM. However, I believe due to his excitement, he posted his future article today (or was it yesterday? or even earlier?) because the date says it's 3/14/2007

Page Title: Phase Change RAMs
Category: VR-News
Type: News
Posted By: Shamino
Date: March 15, 2007, 1:29 am
Source: VR-Zone
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Intel is preparing to sample a 90-nm 128-Mbit phase change memory to customers in the first half of 2007. Mass production could begin before the end of 2007. The 128-Mbit had demonstrated ... wait... that's not what we're talking about

Source:Phase Change RAMs - NO BS!

Press Release: OCZ Technology Unveils the PC2-8500 Reaper HPC Series—High Performance Memory Modules with Sophisticated Passive Cooling Solution

Wow, great work OCZ!!! I always loved new products, specially if it comes from OCZ. Hopefully, these new models are more affordable, and still performing quite well. I just wonder if they are using Thermaltake's RAM cooler or Thermalright's.

Sunnyvale, CA—February 21, 2007—OCZ Technology Group, Inc., a worldwide leader in innovative, ultra-high performance and high reliability memory, today unveiled the OCZ PC2-8500 Reaper HPC Series. This 2GB dual channel kit features the proprietary OCZ Reaper HPC (Heat Pipe Conduit) heatspreader, engineered to deliver superior silent heat dissipation over traditional heatspreaders.

The Reaper HPC is an innovative cooling solution developed by OCZ to effectively minimize heat produced by high-speed memory. As heat rises into the thermo-conductive copper heat pipe conduit, it is dissipated through the strategically-placed compact aluminum fin array. By guiding performance-robbing heat away from key memory components, the unique Reaper HPC design helps facilitate improved overclocking performance, while improving longevity and stability of the modules.

“Overclocking and efficient cooling do not have to be noisy. The Reaper HPC series integrates silent heat pipe technology into a premium memory product line to assure perfect thermal management of the latest generation of OCZ high-speed DDR2 modules,” commented Dr. Michael Schuette, VP of Technology Development at OCZ Technology. ”Any noise-conscious end user relying on silent passive cooling while demanding the highest performance will embrace the quality balance of features and innovative design found in the new Reaper HPC series.”

The first modules to be incorporated with the new Reaper heatsink are rated at 1066MHz and run at CL 5-5-5. Featuring an EPP (Enhanced Performance Profiles) programmed SPD, PC2-8500 Reaper HPC modules will immediately boot at the rated specs on the latest generation of NVIDIA® SLI™ chipsets. Although the OCZ Reaper HPC series was coined for enthusiasts, EPP eliminates the need for manual configuration and makes memory optimizations a household item for the complete range of consumers looking to maximize system performance through overclocking.

The PC2-8500 Reaper HPC series will be available in 2GB (2x1024MB) dual channel kits. As part of OCZ’s line-up of premium memory, PC2-8500 modules are backed by a Lifetime Warranty and industry-leading technical support.

For more information on the OCZ PC2-8500 Reaper HPC Series, please visit our product page here.

Source:OCZ Technology Unveils the PC2-8500 Reaper HPC Series—High Performance Memory Modules with Sophisticated Passive Cooling Solution

Tech Link (Cooler): Thermalright HR-07 Memory Cooler Review

Insane Crustaceans have posted a short review of Thermalright*'s memory cooler which I posted sometime ago. I think these are just for looks rather than performance, so I agree with the award that they extended to the device. Read up to check out what reward it is.

Conclusive Thoughts
All in all the results of the Thermalright HR-07 are extremely good, this cooler really makes an additional fan to blow over your memory unnecessary, or alternatively, can make you cool your ram to new extends, for even higher overclock results.

The only real drawback of the cooler is the fact that the standard heat spreaders of your memory have to be removed before you can possibly install the HR-07. This not only voids the warranty of your memory, but is a hassle to do as well, and you seriously risk damaging your memory sticks when you're not careful.

Therefore I applaud Thermalright's efforts to bring the coolers to the memory manufacturers as an OEM part, as I think these coolers can certainly help to bring your memory to the next level. But then again, if you're into memory overclocking, or if you're a modding enthusiast and got some older ram without heat spreaders lying around, or if you don't mind taking them off, you should really have a look at the new Thermalright offering.

Price wise the new HR-07 can be had for around $25 (froogle), which is not very cheap as you'll need to buy two for dual channel operation. On the other hand, after market, simple heat spreaders used to cost $10-$15 as well, and a fan would set you back another $10.

In the end, here's my take on the Thermaltake HR-07 memory cooler:

+ Excellent passive cooling performance compared to standard solutions
+ Brings active cooling performance to the next level
+ An "extreme" look that should appeal to case modders
+ Easy installation (once you get the old HSP's off)
+ Excellent quality and finish
- Not very cheap (around $50 for dual channel kit)
- Possible clearance issues with large CPU coolers
- Risk of damaging and voiding warranty of your memory when removing the stock HSP

Source:Thermalright HR-07 Memory Cooler Review

Tech Link (Cooler): Thermaltake Spirit RS

It would have been a Press Release kind of posting, but it seems that Thermalright* has nothing to "announce" about their newly released product.

The new product is a memory cooler, with heatpipe and fins. It reminds me of the newly released Thermalright HR-07 RAM Cooler. Anyway, both of them looked cool, but I prefer the Thermalright one because of the all-silver (or nickel?) themed cooler.

This will render some of those over-the-ram-fan coolers somehow, well, obsolete. The question is, is it really needed on typical memory overclock. I guess if you're the type who likes putting more than 2.4v on your DDR2 or has a knack for anything heatpipe with fins, this one will satisfy that hunger.

Source:Thermaltake Spirit RS

Press Release: HR-07 RAM Cooler New Release

Better late than never, I thought I have posted this during the Holiday season but I guess I just missed it. Anyway, Thermalright has a very interesting cooler on their line-up, and it's not for the CPU, GPU, and chipset. It's for the memory!!! Yep, for your RAM. I don't know people are going to cool their RAM that comes with heatspreader though, but for bare-naked RAM, and if you like to put more "bling" to it, then this should fit the need (but I am not sure if it will fit the bill). Expand for more...

At the height of advanced technology with computer parts and devices getting hotter and hotter you might not know this but when you increase the voltage and frequency during overclocking, you not only increase the speed and performance of you computer but you also increased a mass of heat created inside your computer case and that includes the heat coming from your memory modules. That temperature increase alone can be as much as 10 degree Celsius. Added to the total of increased heat, your computer case could contain 60 degree Celsius or above!

Some memory module manufacturer tried to cool that part of the equation by putting heat spreaders on those memory modules. But experts would know this: the heat gathered by the heat spreader has no where to go and the constant heat coming from the memory chips would render the heat spreaders to be useless. They do not have much cooling effect except for visual effects with fancy LED and cool company logos but that's about it.

To solve this problem and paving the way for all future RAM cooling, Thermalright has come up with another innovative design in the name of HR-07, and bring with it the technology of heatpipes!

HR-07 will rid of all doubts and misled concepts about RAM coolers and truly solve the RAM heat problem by ways of twin heatpipes and proprietary through holes found in every of our High Riser series heatsink, giving you that luxury of quietness provided that your computer case has a well air flow management. For those who take advantage of Dual Channel mode, you can even install a second HR-07 and be given the additional option to install a fan to truly have the ultimate cooling solution for your memory modules!

HR-07 is not only easy to install and uninstall, it will not damage the warranty label on your memory module. HR-07 uses low adhesive double-sided thermal pads to cushion and protect your memory module so for those who are concerned with the warranty label being scraped or torn up during removal of HR-07 need not worry. We have considered every factor to help bringing you a peace of mind.

So are you still mesmerized by the flashy LED gimmick from those traditional RAM coolers that does nothing but for decoration or do you want the real power of cooling? Make the right choice and make it a Thermalright! HR-07!!

Source:HR-07 RAM Cooler New Release