Corsair reveals real cool memory range

WE HAD a good old chinwag with the memory masters at Corsair, this afternoon.

It gave the INQ a sneak preview of its brand new memory product, that we report exclusively on here today.

The line is called Corsair Xpert, and it features an incredible alpha-numeric display across the top of the modules. The modules report the temperature of the RAM, as well as their internal frequency and voltage. That's not all - using the custom Corsair Memory Dashboard software, you can programme the modules to say anything you want - perfect for all your case modders with windows in your systems.

Aside from being spectacularly cool, the modules also have a practical application for overclockers. They are rated at DDR400, and have lag-bashing 2-2-2-5 timings for super-fast running and maximum overclocking potential. With motherboards often being a little economical with the truth when it comes to reporting RAM specifics like voltage and frequency, the Memory Dashboard software allows users to keep a close eye on what is actually going on with their memory subsystem.

The swashbuckling chaps also launched a flash memory range last month that they were cooing over today. Whilst flash memory is usually about as exciting as a Bill Gates keynote, this stuff is cooler than the average. The entire thing is coated in a hard-wearing rubber, which we tested by throwing the stick against a brick wall several times. True to form, all our data was still intact, making this the most rugged memory stick that the INQ has seen. It also has blistering access times so that you can fill the 512MB capacity in a jiffy.

You can check out the latest Corsair info on their homepage, at Corsairmemory.com.