ADATA Technology, the Taiwanese memory products manufacturer, announced a collaboration with MSI to create 128-gigabyte DDR5 CUDIMM memory modules—doubling the capacity available on mainstream desktop platforms.
The 4-rank architecture breaks from the dual-rank standard that previously limited individual modules to 64 gigabytes. The design enables desktop systems with two memory slots to reach 256 gigabytes of total capacity, addressing demands from artificial intelligence applications and content creation workflows.
ADATA’s modules operate at 5,600 megatransfers per second and passed stability testing on MSI’s Z890 motherboards designed for Intel’s Core Ultra 200 series processors. The company indicated the modules maintain signal integrity through integrated clock drivers, though the additional memory ranks increase electrical load on the system.
The partnership builds on CUDIMM technology that embeds clock management circuitry directly onto memory modules. This approach addresses signal degradation that occurs at higher frequencies, enabling improved stability compared to conventional memory designs.
Four-rank memory configurations typically appear in server environments rather than consumer desktops. The increased capacity comes with trade-offs in operating speeds, as more memory ranks require additional electrical management by the motherboard.
ADATA hasn’t disclosed pricing or availability dates for the 128-gigabyte modules. The technology remains limited to Intel’s latest platform, as AMD systems currently lack full support for CUDIMM’s integrated clock drivers.
