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RAM Asgard launches world's first DDR5-9600 CUDIMMs -- promising DDR5-10000+ modules are on the way News By Mark Tyson published 15 September 2024 Modules use SK hynix ICs. * * * * * * * Comments (4) When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here's how it works. Asgard x Thor DDR5-9600 CUDIMMs (Image credit: Asgard) Memory and storage specialist Asgard has announced new CUDIMMs that are rated at a blistering DDR5-9600. The China-based firm announced its new Asgard x Thor CUDIMM DDR5-9600 C44 kits on WeChat, claiming they achieve a world first for performance. Moreover, the firm has ambitions to push the envelope further, teasing that DDR5-10000 and faster frequency modules/kits are on the way. The key to this faster memory is Clocked Unbuffered DIMM (CUDIMM) technology and the latest memory ICs from SK hynix. To prepare its CUDIMM RAM kits, Asgard has binned SK hynix memory ICs for performance, testing the individual chips and sorting them before they get onto the Thor family PCBs. Combine these select ICs with the dedicated Clock driver (CKD) on every PCB and you can achieve great stability at higher frequencies. A new PMIC is also present for energy management. The highest frequency CUDIMMs that we had heard about, until now, were the V-Color Xfinity RGB O DDR5 CUDIMMs, rated at 9,200 MT/s (DDR5-9200). Image 1 of 2 Asgard x Thor DDR5-9600 CUDIMMs (Image credit: Asgard) Asgard x Thor DDR5-9600 CUDIMMs (Image credit: Asgard) Asgard has two memory product offerings based around the headlining DDR5-9600 (PC5-76800) CL44 specifications. Kits of 2x 16GB and 2x 24GB are being made available under the Asgard x Thor brand. Both kits have CL44-56-56-136-192 timings and run at 1.50V. To make full use of these speedy CUDIMMs, enthusiasts will need to overclock the memory modules via XMP one-click settings in the BIOS. AMD EXPO is not supported at this time. Seeing such fast headlining frequencies, readers may be concerned about thermals. Asgard assures customers that the new CUDIMM's PMIC and CKD will work in concert for smarter power usage and improved thermals. It also says that its "fashionable" heatspreaders in "extreme night black and lightning silver," are capable enough to address any heat dissipation problems. Readers should wait for third-party reviews to confirm this, and to see if any other potential issues are uncovered. We don't have pricing or availability details for the new Asgard x Thor CUDIMM DDR5-9600 C44 kits. However, the specialist memory maker is already teasing that it will follow up with DDR-10000+ kits in due course. 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See more RAM News More about ram AMD Rambus announces HBM4 memory controller for AI GPUs -- controller enables up to of 2.56 TB/s per HBM4 memory stack across a 2048-bit memory bus V-Color V-Color unveils DDR5 CUDIMM modules with RGB LEDs and up to 9200 MT/s Latest Official screenshot of Final Fantasy XVI PS5 firmware update renders several games unplayable with severe graphics issues -- this week, the best way to play PlayStation titles is on PC See more latest > TOPICS SK Hynix See all comments (4) [ ] 4 Comments Comment from the forums * Amdlova If they keep at this rate will need to place a six pin connector on the side of RAM. 1.5v on ram feels so 2000 era. Reply * thestryker CUDIMMs, in theory, should even out the impact from motherboard topology and memory controller to allow more systems to hit higher clocks. At the same time it sounds like ARL is maintaining the 5600 JEDEC clock rather than moving to 6400 which leads me to believe wide availability of CKD isn't here yet. We'll see how things shape up, but I'd be surprised if there's even much in the way of enthusiast CUDIMM available when ARL launches. Reply * usertests Amdlova said: If they keep at this rate will need to place a six pin connector on the side of RAM. 1.5v on ram feels so 2000 era. This was the expected outcome of including PMICs in DDR5. Can't hit those absurd speeds without a little power, or better nodes. Reply * DS426 Amdlova said: If they keep at this rate will need to place a six pin connector on the side of RAM. 1.5v on ram feels so 2000 era. I was thinking the same regarding that voltage. 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