Many enthusiasts are avoiding DDR3 RAM for their computer systems because despite the higher frequencies DDR3 can operate at, much of the benefit of the higher frequencies is lost to timings not as tight as what DDR2 offers.

At Computex Aeneon is showing its line of DDR3 RAM called Xtune. Aeneon Xtune RAM on display is DDR3-1866 CL10 modules. Aeneon says these modules are aimed at gamers and overclockers using high performance desktop platforms including the Intel X38, X48 and P45 chipsets as well as the NVIDIA 790i Ultra chipset.

The new Aeneon Xtune modules are available in 2x1GB dual channel kits with support for XMP and EPP2.0. The 1866MHz speed of the RAM can be achieved at standard voltages.

Aeneon is also introducing an Xtune DDR3-1600 CL9 line that offers 4GB dual channel 2x2GV modules. Aeneon probably isn’t a name as readily identifiable to gamers and overclockers as Corsair or OCZ. Aeneon is the retail arm of DRAM maker Qimonda. Qimonda is also the provider for ATI’s GDDR5 memory that will be used in ATIs upcoming video cards.

DailyTech reported Qimonda was the GDDR5 supplier for ATI in May 2008. The first video cards from ATI to use the GDDR5 RAM will be from the forthcoming HD 4800 series.

Source from dailyTech