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Corsair Claims Title of Fastest Production DDR3 RAM

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Corsair Claims Title of Fastest Production DDR3 RAM Technology News, Electronics Buy Guide and Gadget Review Corsair has laid claim to the title of fastest production DDR3 RAM with the release of its new Dominator DDR3 RAM running at 2133MHz. The kit is part number TW3X2G2133C9DF and retails for $575. For that amount of cash you get two 1GB sticks for a total of 2GB of high performance RAM.

The RAM runs timings of 9-9-9-24 at 1333MHz and was tested by Corsair on an NVIDIA 790i based mainboard to run at 2133MHz. The Corsair modules have a lifetime warranty. The modules also use corsairs Dual-Path Heat Xchange cooling system. Read more

Posted on Fri, 25 Jul 2008 12:32:23 CDT | by Shane McGlaun

Corsair Dominator DDR3 Sets Record

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Corsair Dominator DDR3 Sets Record Technology News, Electronics Buy Guide and Gadget Review Corsair has announced that its dominator DDR3 RAM has broken a frequency world record. Corsair Labs has set the world record for the highest achieved DDR frequency of 2462MHz at CL=9. The record was set with a single-rank 1GB module.

The record setting frequency was validated by CPU-Z. The mainboard used for the record setting frequency was an Asus P5E3 premium based on the Intel X48 chipset. I wonder if this means we will be seeing higher frequency Corsair memory on the market soon. Read more

Posted on Tue, 20 May 2008 11:42:51 CDT | by Shane McGlaun

Corsair Voyager 32GB USB Flash Drive Tested

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Corsair Voyager 32GB USB Flash Drive Tested Technology News, Electronics Buy Guide and Gadget Review Futurelooks published a review of the Corsair Voyager 32GB USB 2.0 Flash Memory Drive.

Quote from the review: "It amazes me that each year memory companies keep putting out larger and larger memory capacity portable storage devices at lower prices than the previous year while trumping last year’s products and their competitors. Read more

Posted on Mon, 5 May 2008 08:00:00 CDT | by Luigi Lugmayr

1000W PSUs compared: Corsair HX1000 versus AKASA PowerMate V2

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1000W PSUs compared: Corsair HX1000 versus AKASA PowerMate V2 Technology News, Electronics Buy Guide and Gadget Review Hexus compares the Corsair HX1000 and AKASA PowerMate V2 1kW PSUs. Systems get more and more power hungry, especially if you are trying to push them to the limits with the latest hardware components.

Quote from the review: "The inexorable rise in the parallel processing power of modern GPUs has led to increasing power-draw that's not wholly mitigated by consistent moves to smaller manufacturing processes. For example, the twin-GPU GeForce 9800 GX2 and Radeon HD 3870 X2 cards consume around 200W when running at full chat. Read more

Posted on Mon, 21 Apr 2008 13:00:00 CDT | by Luigi Lugmayr

Corsair Announces Fully Buffered Mac Pro Memory

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Corsair Announces Fully Buffered Mac Pro Memory Technology News, Electronics Buy Guide and Gadget Review Corsair is well known for its performance computer memory. Corsair announced this week that it was now offering full buffered memory modules for the Apple Mac Pro line of desktop computers.

The fully buffered DIMMS run at 667MHz and are available in 2GB and 4GB kits. The 2GB kit consists of a pair of 1GB modules and retails for $165. The 4GB kit includes a pair of 2GB modules and retail for $225. Read more

Posted on Fri, 18 Apr 2008 11:13:04 CDT | by Shane McGlaun

Corsair introduces World's first High-Performance Apple Mac Memory Upgrade

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Corsair introduces World's first High-Performance Apple Mac Memory Upgrade Technology News, Electronics Buy Guide and Gadget Review Corsair announced today the world’s first high performance memory modules made especially for the Mac.

The new Corsair memory modules are the industry’s first low latency modules specifically tuned for the new MacBook and MacBook Pro laptop computers.

Corsair says that testing has demonstrated that as much as a 28% overall system performance improvement is achieved with the new Corsair low latency memory modules versus standard Mac upgrade memory. Read more

Posted on Thu, 13 Mar 2008 11:03:05 CDT | by Luigi Lugmayr

Corsair Introduces 16GB Flash Voyager GT USB Drive

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Corsair Introduces 16GB Flash Voyager GT USB Drive Technology News, Electronics Buy Guide and Gadget Review Corsair announced another product it will be showing off at CeBIT next week. The Flash Voyager GT in 16GB capacity promises high performance with lots of storage space. Corsair promises data transfer rates that are 4x faster than standard flash drives.

According to Corsair moving a 1.63GB file to a normal flash drive takes 358 seconds. Moving the same file to the Corsair Flash voyager GT takes 98 seconds. The drive also has an all rubber housing to protect against shock and is water resistant as well. TruEncryption software offers 256-bit AES security for data and the drive is covered with a 10-year warranty. Read more

Posted on Thu, 28 Feb 2008 13:39:47 CST | by Shane McGlaun

Corsair Debuts 1000W 3-way SLI Certified PSU

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Corsair Debuts 1000W 3-way SLI Certified PSU Technology News, Electronics Buy Guide and Gadget Review Corsair rolled out a new PSU today called the HX1000W. The 1000W PSU is the world’s first power supply certified by NVIDIA to be compatible with NVIDIA 3-way SLI under NVIDIA’s new 3-Way SLI Certification Program.

The PSU will make its first public appearance at CeBIT next week. The PSU is designed to run new quad core processors and three NVIDIA graphics cards. Features of the HX1000W include guaranteed 1000W output at 50C, industrial grade components rated at 105C, and dual +12V rails and a 140mm temperature controlled fan. The PSU will carry a MSRP of $279.99. Read more

Posted on Thu, 28 Feb 2008 13:22:40 CST | by Shane McGlaun

CES 2008: Corsair debuts 32GB Flash Voyager and Flash Survivor

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CES 2008: Corsair debuts 32GB Flash Voyager and Flash Survivor Technology News, Electronics Buy Guide and Gadget Review Corsair announced today that it is expanding its Flash Voyager and Flash Survivor USB family lines with new 32GB capacity offerings at CES 2008.

32GB is already a very sizable storage space for a small device that fits on your key chain.
The Corsair all-rubber Flash Voyager and the aluminum-encased water-proof Flash Survivor offer a safe enclosure for your data. Read more

Posted on Thu, 3 Jan 2008 13:00:00 CST | by Luigi Lugmayr

Corsair Readout Flash Drive Shows Capacity

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Corsair Readout Flash Drive Shows Capacity Technology News, Electronics Buy Guide and Gadget Review

If you are the type that uses your flash drive heavily, you have probably had to plug it in just to see how much space you have left on it. If you are like me and have a plethora of flash drives, you may have had to plug several in an attempt to find one with enough drive space on it.

Corsair has a new flash drive that has a Bi-stabile Cholesteric Display (BCD) that can display a drive label and the drive capacity remaining on a small display for up to a year without needing to be plugged in and without the need for a battery. Read more

Posted on Mon, 24 Sep 2007 14:32:49 CDT | by Shane McGlaun

Corsair Claims to be first Intel XMP Licensee for DDR3

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Corsair Claims to be first Intel XMP Licensee for DDR3 Technology News, Electronics Buy Guide and Gadget Review

Corsair announced today that they are the first official licensee for Intel’s DDR3 Extreme Memory Profile (XMP) specification. Corsair says the certification will apply to its latest DDR3 modules.

Last week, OCZ announced DDR3 modules that are XMP capable. I’m not sure of the details on being an official licensee, but OCZ beat them to the punch with XMP modules. Read more

Posted on Fri, 14 Sep 2007 11:29:40 CDT | by Shane McGlaun

Corsair DOMINATOR Twin3X2048-1800C7D 2GB DDR3-1800 Memory Kit Review

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Corsair DOMINATOR Twin3X2048-1800C7D 2GB DDR3-1800 Memory Kit Review Technology News, Electronics Buy Guide and Gadget Review PCStats reviews the Corsair DOMINATOR Twin3X2048-1800C7D 2GB DDR3-1800 Memory Kit.

Quote from the review: "Enthusiasts and Corsair go together like milk and cookies, and as expected Corsair is one of the first manufacturers to actually get its DDR3 memory modules to the market. Corsair's 2GB DOMINATOR Twin3X2048-1800C7D DDR3 memory kit is wicked fast, but that speed comes with a very high price tag: $784 CDN ($744 US, £371 GBP). Read more

Posted on Sat, 25 Aug 2007 11:00:00 CDT | by Luigi Lugmayr

Latest Gadget Reviews on I4U: Hitachi 1080p HDTV, Corsair, Casio Exilim

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Latest Gadget Reviews on I4U: Hitachi 1080p HDTV, Corsair, Casio Exilim Technology News, Electronics Buy Guide and Gadget Review Take a look at what we reviewed last week. The highlight was the 50 inch Hitachi P50S601 1080p HDTV, which also earned our Editor's Choice. The highlight, besides the great image quality is the motorized display stand.

See all reviews from last week below. Read more

Posted on Sat, 25 Aug 2007 08:00:00 CDT | by Luigi Lugmayr

Corsair 8GB Flash Survivor GT Review

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Corsair 8GB Flash Survivor GT Review Technology News, Electronics Buy Guide and Gadget Review Today we are taking a look at the Corsair Flash Survivor GT, one of the most durable and rugged flash drives around. This drive has 8GB of storage space housed in an enclosure that is water resistant to 200M.

In addition to water resistance, the drive is also shock resistant. If you need a drive that can stand up to your busy life without risking your crucial data, the Flash Survivor GT deserves a look. Read more

Posted on Thu, 23 Aug 2007 12:56:15 CDT | by Shane McGlaun

Corsair Padlock USB Flash Drive Review

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Corsair Padlock USB Flash Drive Review Technology News, Electronics Buy Guide and Gadget Review Metku reviews the cool Corsair Padlock USB Flash Drive.

Quote from the review: "Now it is Corsair's turn to bring something new to the market; A padlock drive with Pin number protection. Read more

Posted on Thu, 23 Aug 2007 11:00:00 CDT | by Luigi Lugmayr

Corsair Launches Eco-friendly PSUs

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Corsair Launches Eco-friendly PSUs Technology News, Electronics Buy Guide and Gadget Review

Corsair has launched a couple new computer power supplies with an environmentally friendly design called the VX Series. The VX series consists of two products, the VX 450W and the VX550W both of which meet the Energy Star 2007 Standard.

Corsair claims the two PSUs feature the industry’s most efficient power-management and ultra-quiet design. Both models use a large single +12V rail to deliver continuous power under heavy loads. Read more

Posted on Wed, 1 Aug 2007 15:00:00 CDT | by Shane McGlaun

8GB Corsair Survivor Review

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8GB Corsair Survivor Review Technology News, Electronics Buy Guide and Gadget Review Corsair introduced the rugged Survivor flash drive in May. The Corsair Flash Survivor is water-resistant, CNC-milled aluminum encased, and shock-proof to safely store your information and files in the most demanding environments.
Our partner Digital Trends published a review of the 8GB Corsair Survivor.

Quote from the review: "Corsair is already well known around the world for their quality RAM, flash memory, and computer hardware. With the release of their "Survivor GT" series of USB flash drives, Corsair may become the de facto flash memory purveyor to high-adventure types, extreme sports enthusiasts, and, perhaps, the woefully accident prone. Read more

Posted on Fri, 27 Jul 2007 06:00:00 CDT | by Luigi Lugmayr

Computex 2007: Corsair announces World's fastest DDR3 Memory

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Computex 2007: Corsair announces World's fastest DDR3 Memory Technology News, Electronics Buy Guide and Gadget Review Corsair unveiled the world's fastest production DDR3 memory rated at a 1,600MHz (PC3-12,800) and the world preview of the Corsair DOMINATOR memory running at 2,000MHz (PC3-16,000).

"Corsair is supporting the industry's transition to DDR3 with a full line of highly-engineered memory solutions. Our partnerships with leading technology companies and suppliers have allowed us to be first-to-market with the world's fastest production DDR3 memory and demonstrating our next generation DOMINATOR running at 2GHz," said Jack Peterson, VP of Marketing at Corsair. "DDR3 memory technology brings scalability and features that DDR2 cannot deliver. The fact that we are able to realize 50% more memory speed rating at launch compared to the standard DDR3-1066 specification is simply stunning," continued Peterson. Read more

Posted on Mon, 4 Jun 2007 02:10:00 CDT | by Luigi Lugmayr

Rugged Flash Survivor by Corsair

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Rugged Flash Survivor by Corsair Technology News, Electronics Buy Guide and Gadget Review Corsair introduces the extremely rugged line of USB 2.0 flash drives dubbed Flash Survivor.

The Corsair Flash Survivor is water-resistant, CNC-milled aluminum encased, and shock-proof to safely store your information and files in the most demanding environments. Read more

Posted on Tue, 1 May 2007 04:05:00 CDT | by Luigi Lugmayr

Corsair Flash Voyager GT Torture Tested

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Corsair Flash Voyager GT Torture Tested Technology News, Electronics Buy Guide and Gadget Review At CES this year Corsair showed off several new flash drives that were interesting. One of the drives was the Flash Voyager GT, which is a ruggedized flash drive able to withstand shock, dirt and water.

To see just how rugged the Flash Voyager GT is the guys over at Everything USB ran over it with a SUV and put it into the dryer for extended periods. In use drive speeds were 10.6MBps read and 4.2 MBps write. Read more

Posted on Tue, 27 Mar 2007 14:00:00 CDT | by Shane McGlaun

Corsair Launches the 16GB Flash Voyager USB Flash Drive

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Corsair Launches the 16GB Flash Voyager USB Flash Drive Technology News, Electronics Buy Guide and Gadget Review Yesterday Corsair announced that their 16GB USB flash drive called the Flash Voyager (PDF link) was immediately available. Not only does the drive have a huge storage capacity, but it is also very rugged making it a great option for the storage and transport of important files and documents.

The Flash Voyager is encased in an all rubber housing that is water-resistant. With a 16 GB storage capacity video fans will be glad to hear that you can get up to four full DVD movies or over 20 CDs of music on the drive. Read more

Posted on Tue, 12 Dec 2006 12:00:00 CST | by Shane McGlaun