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  Product:     Corsair XMS3200LL Pro Series Twinx Memory Kit  
  Price:     $430 (CAN) / $328 (U.S)
  Supplied By:     Corsair
  Author:     Hi-TEK
  Date:     January 2nd, 2004
  Rating:     star star star star star star star star star

MODTHEBOX would like to thank Anna from Corsair for sending the Corsair XMS3200LL Pro Series Twinx Memory Kit for review.

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Introduction:

Computer enthusiasts are split into two different classified groups when it comes to building or purchasing a complete computer system. The first group is known as the standard computer user where components are assembled or purchased based on price rather than performance. Most consumers who fall under this category will often assemble or purchase a system that is enough to be used for day to day functions with application software and specific tasks. The second group is often referred to as the extreme or hardcore computer user where price tends not be the focal point for purchasing or assembling a high performance computer system. In order to get the best performance, high quality brand name components are often used which are known to offer significant advantages over stock components. There are a wide variety of high performance components currently on the market and since 1994, Corsair has been supporting the special demands of mission-critical servers, high-end workstations, and gaming machines. The company has recently released a series of XMS Memory Modules designed for extreme performance. Today in the MTB Labs, we will be evaluating the Corsair XMS3200LL ProSeries Twinx Memory Kit designed for dual channel DDR supporting motherboards.

Specifications:

The Corsair XMS3200LL Pro Series Twinx Memory Kit is one of several different memory modules packages available on the Corsair website. This kit is a matched pair of memory modules and has been designed to specifically work for motherboards using chipsets with dual memory channels. Here are some specifications taken directly from the Corsair website:

Corsair XMS3200LL Pro Series Twinx Memory Kit - Key Features:
Corsair XMS3200LL Pro Series Twinx Memory Kit: Manufactured by Corsair
Dimensions: 1.75" (H) x 5.41" (L) x 0.30" (W)
512 MB of memory (per module)
Implemented using 32M x 8 DDR SDRAM's
High efficiency aluminum XMS heatsink
18 activity LEDs show level of memory activity
Weight: 2.9 oz
Plug n' Frag auto configuraton
Lifetime warranty

Corsair XMS3200LL Pro Series Twinx Memory Kit
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Corsair XMS3200LL Pro Series Twinx Memory Kit
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The Corsair XMS3200LL Pro Series Twinx Memory Kit arrived in a colourful Perspex package suitable for retail display. On the front of the package, you see the XMS3200LL Pro Series Twinx Memory modules as well as standard product advertising. On the back of the package, there is a summarized list of industry awards and quotes from a few well known sites site as Hexus, PimpRig, Bit-Tech, [H]ardOCP, BJorn3D, Viper's Lair, Overclockers Cafe and AnandTech.

Corsair XMS3200LL Pro Series Twinx Memory Kit
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Corsair XMS3200LL Pro Series Twinx Memory Kit
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The Corsair XMS3200LL Pro Series Twinx Memory Kit includes a 2-page reference sheet which details a 5-step process for installing these modules on a motherboard. The instructions are complimented with 3 reference diagrams which cover the procedure for installation. The instructions have also have been translated into four other different languages including German, Spanish, French and Italian.
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