Today marked the official unveil of the new Intel Core i5 CPUs. Typically when a new CPU is announced that means you can expect new mainboards and RAM to go along with the CPUs. Kingston has announced that it is the first company to ship speedy RAM for the new Core i5 platform.

Kingston has shipped new RAM kits that run at 2133MHz at 1.65 volts for the LGA1156 Core i5 and Core i7 systems. The RAM is available in 4GB dual channel kits aimed at enthusiasts and overclockers looking for better performance.

The RAM is XMP-ready and ships in kits running at 1333, 1600, 2000, and 2133 MHz. Kingston announced that starting in late September it will be shipping 8GB kits in 1333 and 1600MHx frequencies. The Kingston 4GB 2133MHz CL8-8-8-24 kit sells for $394.

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