MSI is the first desktop motherboard manufacturer to unveil its upcoming DDR5 CAMM2 memory-ready Z790 motherboard which paves the way for the future.
MSI Yet Again Brings Another Layer of Innovation Into The Motherboard Markets Through Z790 Project Zero, Integrating DDR5 CAMM2 Memory
The Project Zero lineup by MSI is indeed something interesting to look at since, with this, the firm intends to bring innovation into associated products. The trend initially started with MSI's B650M Project Zero motherboard, where they decided to position all power connectors at the back to enhance cable management.
Now, MSI has teased their next product, the Z790 PROJECT ZERO PLUS, which features the newer and unique DDR5 CAMM2 memory onboard, with the aim of reducing size, along with ensuring high speeds.
MSI and @kingstontech are previewing the next revolution in memory design, the DDR5 CAMM2. Featured on a Z790 PROJECT ZERO PLUS, the Kingston FURY Impact DDR5 CAMM2 prototype module demonstrates the compact size, thin profile, and potential OC performance.#MSIxComputex2024 pic.twitter.com/vAhVB12zrI
— MSI Gaming (@msigaming) May 23, 2024
The MSI Z790 Project Zero Plus motherboard is built in collaboration with Kingston, where MSI utilizes their Kingston FURY Impact DDR5 CAMM2 prototype module to show the effectiveness of changing the memory type.
Developments surrounding CAMM2 memory for desktops have recently taken a new high, especially after the announcement of JEDEC, which said that next-gen CAMM2 modules will feature DDR6 & LPDDR6 onboard with super-fast speeds beyond 20,000 MT/s, and also announced plans for desktop PC adoption as well.
For now, the "teased" MSI Z790 PROJECT ZERO PLUS is a concept by the company, and while we do expect CAMM2 memory type to be adopted massively moving into the future, it will slowly take time to make its way into the mainstream industry. You can note in the teaser that the modules are screwed into the motherboard which is something that might seem like an inconvenience compared to the current latching mechanism which we have become accustomed to on existing board but it looks like future versions of CAMM2 DDR5 and LPDDR5 memory will eliminate the need for screws as mentioned in JEDEC's following slide:
Memory manufacturers such as Micron, Samsung, and SK hynix have already unveiled their newest CAMM solutions, which are expected to fuel the use of the memory type, and could potentially replace the traditional "DIMM" modules, given that they can offer adequate speeds and quality.
About the author: Muhammad Zuhair is a hardware and technology reporter for Wccftech, specializing in the semiconductor industry and the complex interplay between technology, manufacturing, and geopolitics. His coverage focuses on the corporate strategies and technological roadmaps of industry giants like TSMC, NVIDIA, Samsung, and Intel. Zuhair's expertise lies in deconstructing complex topics such as fabrication nodes (e.g., 2nm process), the economic impact of policies like the CHIPS Act, and the strategic development of AI infrastructure from NVIDIA, AMD and Intel.
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