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Corsair Launches Ultra-High Performance Dominator GT Family for AMD Phenom II CPUs

The elite AMD RAM keeps on a rollin. Check this out.

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Corsair, a worldwide leader in high-performance computer and flash memory products, today announced the new Dominator GT line of ultra-high performance DDR3 memory modules, designed specifically for AMD Phenom II processor-based platforms using Socket AM3 motherboards.

The new 4GB (2 x 2GB) Dominator GT memory kit has been precision engineered to operate at a frequency of 1600MHz with ultra low-latency timings of 6-6-6-18 and a Command Rate of 1T. These settings are a perfect match for the latest, high-performance Socket AM3 AMD Phenom II processors, which feature an advanced, low-latency, integrated DDR3 memory controller.

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"Corsair's Dominator line has long been the memory of choice for PC enthusiasts and gamers," said Jim Carlton, VP of Marketing at Corsair. "The new Dominator GT family for platforms with AM3-based AMD Phenom II processors delivers even greater levels of performance, as well as enhanced cooling options, making it the perfect memory for anyone looking for the fastest possible performance from their AM3 AMD Phenom II processor-based system."

Testing in the Corsair Lab using an AMD Phenom II X4 Black Edition processor and Asus Crosshair formula motherboard has shown average performance improvements of up to 20% when using the 1600MHz CAS 6 Dominator GT memory, when compared to standard 1333MHz DDR3 memory.

The 1600MHz CAS 6 Dominator GT kit for AM3 platforms with AMD Phenom II processors also utilizes the new DHX+ heatsink, which uniquely cools both the memory ICs and PCB, and includes removable cooling fins that allow for advanced cooling devices to be fitted. These include the recently announced Corsair Cooling Hydro Series H30 water-block and Ice Series T30 thermo-electric memory cooler, which can cool the modules up to 20 degrees C below ambient temperature for extreme overclocking performance.

The 1600MHz CAS 6 Dominator GT also supports AMD's Black Edition Memory Profiles (B.E.M.P), which allows for the aggressive latency settings to be automatically configured in Windows using the AMD OverDrive software utility.

"We are thrilled to see Corsair offer the Dominator line exclusively for socket AM3 platforms featuring AMD Phenom II processors," stated Bob Grim, senior manager, Client Product Marketing, AMD. "And in supporting Black Edition Memory Profiles, Corsair can help take overclockers to the next level by utilizing intelligent, dynamic profiles rather than simple SPD parameters."

In addition to the 1600MHz CAS 6 Dominator GT, Corsair will be offering very limited quantities of hand-screened, hand-tuned, extreme performance modules in both lower speed grades and latencies. These new modules compliment Corsair's currently available lineup of performance-matched twin-packs of Dominator and XMS DDR3 memory modules, which are also fully compatible with AM3 AMD Phenom II processor-based platforms.

Because the complexity in screening, manufacturing and testing, the 1600MHz CAS 6 Dominator GT kit will be available only through the exclusive Corsair Performance Store at corsair.com, which also stocks the full range of Corsair Cooling options for the Dominator GT family.

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http://www.techpowerup.com/100411/Co...m_II_CPUs.html

Man more interesting RAM.

Good Grief $350

https://shop.corsair.com/store/item_view.aspx?id=979672

1600 cas6 RAMs...Really nice chips and for AMD.

Very nice Corsair!
I agree with crio 1600 CL6 is so good for an AMD setup:D

Excellent choice from Corsair, I totally approve :good:

Nice to see some love for the AMD guys. Still might just be better off buying of of the i7 kits and using the best two sticks as the price difference isn't that huge.

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Originally Posted by Deux (Post 11960)

Nice to see some love for the AMD guys. Still might just be better off buying of of the i7 kits and using the best two sticks as the price difference isn't that huge.

Not a bad idea Deux

I have been doing that here with a bit of success. Is there any draw backs at all to do it that way ?

At least you have sets of RAM that can be used to two different setups

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Originally Posted by Buckeye (Post 11964)

Not a bad idea Deux

I have been doing that here with a bit of success. Is there any draw backs at all to do it that way ?

At least you have sets of RAM that can be used to two different setups

That too :thumbsup:

AFAIK, that's what Chew* has been doing when he isn't using GTR with crazy volts.

As for possible downsides, I don't see many. Only things would be getting an RMA may be slightly more difficult for someone who doesn't have an i7 to test with also.

Only other possible issue that occurs to me would be regarding the binning process and how tightly they are binned in regards to Cas latency. The i7 kits are all binned for frequency at C7 and C8 so it is possible to get sticks that clock poorly at C6, possible but unlikely. WIth the AMD sticks you are virtually guaranteed that the sticks will clock well at Cas 6.

I have been using a wide mix of sticks with my AMD setups. From G.Skill to OCZ Flex kits that date back to QX9770 and 790i days, and newer Core I7 kits.

The older sticks require more vdim so I just have to watch that when I switch out sets.

So far the OCZ Flex is doing pretty well and going down to CL 6 and 1:4 ratios but at 2.0 vdim.

I think the Dom 1600's I have are more stable, tho I am still early in testing those. My OCZ Reapers just don't want to play on AMD for some reason, tho I still need some more time to figure them out. I was able to push the Dom's over 2,000mhz while the Reapers its not easy to get that fast.

IS this the shit that Chew took to 1800+?