ASUS P5K3 Premium Uses Built-In DDR3

Last month, we learned that ASUS was planning to release a P35-based board that would rid the need to install memory yourself. Instead, 2GB of DDR3-1333 would be pre-installed, with various ‘optimizations’ to improve overall performance. I admit I didn’t expect the board to actually come to retail, but it is, and you can expect that it will be at least $600 at a minimum.

ASUS laid out 2GB of DDR3 memory in a dual-channel configuration for optimal performance. The onboard memory is also set up in what ASUS calls a perfect T-Tree design, where the memory controller has access to each pair of memory chips. ASUS claims the T-Tree design reduces clock cycle timing by 50% compared to traditional fly-by designs, which grants the memory controller access to each module.

Source: DailyTech