Intel Shows Optane memory that fits in DDR4 DIMM slots
Intel has been hard at work with anything Optane in the form of storage units and cache drives. A long time ago Intel already indicated Optane memory, well they have now shown modules based on 3D XPoint technology in sizes of 128, 256 and 512 GB.
These sticks fit into DDR4 slots in servers, promising better performance due to the “stacked” nature of 3D XPoint technology. This is non-volatile memory, so this type of memory holds onto data when devices are shut down (whereas volatile memory doesn’t). Non-volatile memory is typically used in solid-state drives and USB sticks (NAND) whereas volatile memory is typically used in system memory sticks (DRAM). However, Intel is using its 3D XPoint technology in SSD and memory stick (DIMM) form factors.
Intel’s Optane memory is non-volatile/retains data, unlike volatile DRAMs. So one cannot completely replace DRAMs ignoring their need in a PC. So if the modules can be combined with normal DRAM on the same memory channel is unclear, Intel has not talked about that.
The modules are supported by the next generation of the Xeon platform. Currently, potential customers can try out the technology and the first customers will receive the modules later this year. In 2019, the Intel Optane DC Persistent Memory modules would be widely available. With Optane memory DIMMs available it is thought servers will be able to "greatly expand" the high performance hot storage capacity available. Ahead of this Optane tech SSDs are already arriving to perk up the 'warm storage' performance available.
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They're still trying to push this thing down people's throats?
"This is Optane and you WILL like it."
Bingo.
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They're still trying to push this thing down people's throats?
"This is Optane and you WILL like it."
If you don't need it, don't buy it

I love my 900p 480GB

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This is the type of Optane that everyone wanted to start with. I think people underestimate what a game changer replacing your RAM with non-volatile memory could be.
In the future, it could mean the end of ever seeing a loading screen again. Imagine wanting to run a game and bam, it's already in memory so no need to load it. Instantly responsive PCs.
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I'd looked into their Optane 900p 480GB for my upgrade build I am putting together atm, totally not worth it to me, went with a 960 1TB EVO instead (paid £255 / $340 for an oem model)
But saw a video bt Star Citixen's Devs where they had been using an SSD RAID 6 with 24 SSDs to complie their builds, swapping to a VROC RAID with 4x 900p reduced their build time in half! From 6hrs13mins to 3hrs30mins.
In the right scenario's these drives have amazing performance which works out a LOT cheaper that regular solutions!
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They're still trying to push this thing down people's throats?
"This is Optane and you WILL like it."