PNY Announces Addition of 2133MHz and 1866MHz PC Memory to XLR8 Line-Up

BY Andrew Miesner / March 28, 2012

Parsippany, NJ – March 28, 2012 – PNY Technologies®, Inc. (“PNY”) today announced the expansion of their XLR8™ (ac·cel·er·ate) PC Memory to include 2133MHz and 1866MHz in 16GB and 8GB kits.

The 2133MHz DDR3 CAS 10 desktop memory kit is available in 8GB (2 x 4GB) dual channel and 16GB (4 x 4GB) quad channel versions with 9-12-11-27 timings. PNY’s fastest memory kits to date meld together the perfect combination of high-speed, low-latency, and racy aesthetics. They feature custom red aluminum heat spreaders designed with fins for more efficient heat dissipation and optimum thermal management. Hardware enthusiasts and gamers will appreciate the new performance, as well as look and feel of PNY’s latest memory modules, and feel secure with the PNY Lifetime Warranty.

This high-end XLR8 Enthusiast Edition memory upgrade is available in 16GB and 8GB densities. Hard core gamers and performance enthusiasts can appreciate this great addition to PNY’s PC Memory line-up. PNY has also launched 8GB (2 x 4GB) and 16GB (4 x 4GB) DDR3 CAS 9 desktop memory kits in 1866MHz with 9-12-9-27 timings. These XLR8 Performance Edition memory kits feature sleek, black aluminum heat spreaders and were designed especially for gamers and enthusiasts. Additionally, PNY has also launched a 16GB (4 x 4GB) DDR3 CAS 9 desktop memory kits in 1600MHz with 9-9-9-24 timings. Also part of the XLR8 Performance Edition, this dual channel memory kit features sleek, black aluminum heat spreaders.

“Operating speeds of 1600MHz and greater have become the sought after memory for gamer consumers and we’re broadening our range of high-performance XLR8 memory to hit gamers at every level,” said Nicholas Mauro, senior marketing manager, PC components for PNY. “The 16GB DDR3 2133MHz kit is now the highest capacity and fastest memory in our line-up, offering the extreme performance that the games of today demand. In addition, all of our new memory kits are great compliments to PNY’s line of XLR8 Gaming graphics cards.”

16GB (4 x 4GB) DDR3

  • 2133MHz · $179.99
  • 1866MHz · $124.99
  • 1600MHz · $89.99

8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3

  • 2133MHz · $89.99
  • 1866MHz · $59.99

PNY offers a Lifetime Warranty and free 24-hour technical support for the entire line of memory upgrade modules. All new PNY XLR8 PC memory kits are now available for purchase at select e-tailers, retailers, and PNY.com.

For more information on the complete line of products that PNY has to offer, visit www.PNY.com. For the gaming enthusiast, visit PNY’s on-line gaming portal at www.XLR8gaming.net to participate in forums, special offers, contests and tournaments taking place now! Gamers can also check out compLexity Gaming – one of the world’s most prolific gaming organizations. PNY holds the distinct honor of being the “Official Video Card and PC Memory Sponsor” of compLexity Gaming.

About PNY Technologies

Established in 1985, PNY Technologies®, Inc. celebrates over 25 years of business excellence as a leading manufacturer and supplier of flash memory cards, USB flash drives, SSDs, Smart Active HDMI® cables & mobile accessories, computer memory upgrade modules, as well as consumer and professional graphics cards. The company’s Mobility, Digital Imaging, Computing, and Gaming solutions are widely available from major retail, e-tail and wholesale outlets internationally. Headquartered in Parsippany, NJ, PNY maintains facilities in North America, Europe, Asia and Latin America.

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