- G.Skill
Infobox_Company
company_name = G.SKILL International Enterprise
company_
company_type = Private
foundation = 1989
location_city = flagicon|TaiwanTaipei
location_country =Taiwan
key_people =
industry =Computer hardware
products =Computer memory Solid-state drive
num_employees =
homepage = [http://www.gskill.com/ www.gskill.com]G.Skill International Enterprise Co., Ltd. is a Taiwanese computer hardware manufacturing company. The company targets computer users interested in
overclocking , but also produces a variety of midrange products, particularly memory.History
Based in
Taiwan , this manufacturing company is not as well known in the markets of Europe and America. The G.SKILL corporation was established in 1989 by a group of computerenthusiasts . In 2003, the company debuted as a maker of highly targeted computer memory, focusing on high-quality, high-end products. The high-end offerings are especially well regarded among serious overclockers and other computer builders. [ [http://www.driverheaven.net/reviews/PC2-6400%207-way%20memory%20round-up/conclusion.htm Driverheaven.net Editor's Choice Award] ] The company currently operates through several distributors and resellers in North America, Europe, Asia, and the Middle East. G.SKILL attempts to gain more credibility by participating in popular computer tests and reviews. The range of products is consistently well received by consumers and reviewers alike. [ [http://www.xbitlabs.com/articles/memory/display/gskill.html Xbit Laboratories reviews of G.SKILL quality] ]Products
Memory
G.SKILL is known for its wide range of DDR and
DDR2 computer memory. [ [http://newgskill.web-bi.net/bbs/zboard.php?&id=g_ddr2 Official List of Products] ] RAM is available in both single channel and dual channel packs for desktops as well as laptops. Low-end products include the "Value Series" which offers a more modest yet affordable solution to the average computer user. The "Extreme" RAM choices are where the company gains recognition. [ [http://www.pcpro.co.uk/custompc/labs/96640/gskill-f28500phu22gbbhz.html Custom PC DDR2 RAM Review] ] These offering boast much greater capacity, low timings and latency, as well as useful additions such as heatspreaders. Such options are expensive and targeted at a select group of computer experts and serious builders.olid-state drive
On the 12 May, 2008 G.Skill announced its first SATA II 2.5" solid state drives (SSDs) with 32GB or 64GB of capacity, up to 40% faster than HHDs. [ [http://newgskill.web-bi.net/bbs/view.php?id=g_newproduct&no=13 G.Skill announcing SATA II 2.5" SSD with 32GB/64GB] ]
The company has also produced flash cards in several formats including Secure Digital and Multimedia Card in addition to high capacity USB 2.0 flash drives.
References
External links
* [http://newgskill.web-bi.net/bbs/G_SKILL/ G.Skill Offical Site]
* [http://newgskill.web-bi.net/gstechforum/index.php G.Skill Forums]
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