OCZ has increased its nVidia SLI-Ready product line with the launch of DDR2-1000 (PC2-8000) memory modules optimized specifically for nVidia chipsets. These modules work at 1,000 MHz, have 5-4-4-15 timings at 2.1 V and are available in 2 GB modules and 4 GB kits. Also, they support EPP (Enhanced Performance Profiles) technology that allows memory modules negotiate with memory controller betters timings and the higher clock under which they can work in order to achieve the best performance. This technology works only with nVidia chipsets.

ASUS has just unveiled ROG Rampage Extreme, a motherboard targeted to overclocking enthusiasts based on Intel X48 chipset. This motherboard has a myriad of overclocking options that can be adjusted on-the-fly through a joystick-like control without entering the BIOS Setup. ROG Rampage Extreme also has a LCD POST display and comes with an add-on sound card called SupremeFX X-Fi based on an Analog Devices ADI2000B codec, which is connected to a PCI Express x1 slot. Its MSRP isnā€™t available yet.

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