Kingston Technology Releases 4-GB ValueRAM DDR2 DIMMs

FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., Nov. 20 /PRNewswire/ -- Kingston(R) Technology Company, Inc., the independent world leader in memory products, today announced the release of 4-GB 533 MHz and 667 MHz ValueRAM(R) DDR2 registered ECC DIMM memory modules. The advent of new larger capacity, high-performance memory, combined with AMD Opteron(TM) processors, the latest in processor technology, and cutting-edge TYAN motherboards meets the critical performance demands of high-end computing and server applications.

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"The new Kingston 4-GB 533 and 667 MHz DDR2 DIMMs are designed to support the growing need for high-density memory in AMD Opteron processor-based servers," said Mark Tekunoff, senior technology manager, Kingston. "By partnering with technology companies such as AMD and TYAN, we are enabling our customers to deliver quality servers to the market," added Tekunoff.

"Given the capacity advantages offered by Kingston's new 4-GB ValueRAM DDR2 Registered ECC modules, AMD Opteron processor-based server applications can demonstrate peak performance to the growing server/workstation market," said Pat Patla, director, Server/Workstation Marketing, AMD . "Kingston quality and its high-density modules perfectly complement the performance and power-saving benefits of AMD Opteron processors with Direct Connect Architecture."

"The alliance between TYAN and Kingston has resulted in substantial progress for memory quality and performance for our joint customer base," said Danny Hsu, vice president, worldwide sales and marketing, TYAN. "Demand has been increasing for both memory capacity and speed as applications such as high-performance computing, clustering, bio-sciences, and virtualization gain in popularity."

Kingston ValueRAM DDR2 Registered ECC memory modules are available in 256 MB, 512 MB, 1 GB, 2 GB and now 4 GB configurations to support high-end computing. Each module completes 24 hours of burn-in reliability testing, extensive dynamic testing and visual inspection. ValueRAM DDR2 memory comes with a lifetime warranty and 24/7 technical support plus legendary Kingston reliability.

The new 4-GB 667 MHz modules are shipping immediately while the 533-MHz modules will be available beginning of December.

ValueRAM 4-GB 533-MHz and 667-MHz DIMM features: * 1.8 Volts operation, delivering 50% less power usage. * Memory signal termination inside the memory chip prevents reflected signal transmission errors. * CAS Latency: 4, 5 Kingston 533-MHz, 667-MHz ValueRAM DIMM Memory Modules MSRP Part Number Capacity and Features (U.S. only) KVR667D2D4P5/4G 4-GB 667 MHz DDR2 Registered ECC CL5 DIMM $1,690 KVR533D2D4R4/4G 4-GB 533 MHz DDR2 Registered ECC CL4 DIMM $1,270

For more detailed information on Kingston memory products, please call 800-337-8410 or visit the Kingston Web site at: http://www.kingston.com/.

About Tyan

TYAN Computer Corporation, founded in 1989 by Dr. T. Symon Chang, designs, manufactures and markets advanced x86 and x86-64 server/workstation board technology platforms and server solution products. Its products are sold to OEMs, VARs, System Integrators, and Resellers worldwide for a wide range of applications. TYAN enables its customers to be technology leaders by providing scalable, highly-integrated, reliable products for a wide range of applications such as server appliances and solutions for high-performance computing, and server/workstation usage in markets such as CAD, DCC, E&P, Bio-sciences and HPC. Since its inception, TYAN has consistently been one of the fastest growing technology companies in the United States. TYAN was named to the prestigious INC 500 in 1997 and 1998 (the 19th fastest growing U.S. company in 1997). TYAN was also ranked by Deloitte & Touche as one of the USA's "Fast 500", as well as one of Silicon Valley's "Fast 50" companies in 1998. For more information, visit the company's web site at http://www.tyan.com/.

About Kingston Technology Company, Inc.

Kingston Technology Company, Inc. is the world's largest independent manufacturer of memory products. Kingston designs, manufactures and distributes memory products for desktops, laptops, servers, printers, and Flash memory products for PDAs, mobile phones, digital cameras, and MP3 players. Kingston has manufacturing facilities in California, Malaysia, Taiwan, China and sales offices in the United States, United Kingdom, Europe, Russia, Australia, Taiwan, China, and Latin America. For more information, please call (800) 337-8410 or visit http://www.kingston.com/.

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