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VCM memory vs SDRAM

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First post, by 386SX

Posted on 2016-02-18, 17:02

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Hi,
reading my KT133 motherboard manual it seems to support this kind of ram "Virtual Channel SDRAM" that should provide up to 50% faster speed (?) at 30% of the power consumption and it's written it's compatible to the industry standard SDRAM. I've never heard of it, anyone know something or tested them?
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Reply 1 of 3, by Kamerat

Posted on 2016-02-18, 17:23

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Anandtech had a review of the VIA KX133 chipset where they also tested it with VC-SDRAM.
http://www.anandtech.com/show/474

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Reply 2 of 3, by 386SX

Posted on 2016-02-18, 17:40

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I can't load the link but anyway I've found an extract and it seems in gaming there wasn't much difference. Would be nice if I'll find some to test but quiet difficult.

Reply 3 of 3, by JodieC

Posted on 2016-02-18, 19:03

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That stuff was hard to find even when it was being made! I remember I was pretty enamored with the concept at the time and I liked the idea more than RAMBUS or DDR.

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