In response to the ongoing global memory crisis, AMD has proactively expanded memory compatibility by adding support for three Chinese memory manufacturers: RAMXEED Limited Conexant, Rui Xuan (formerly known as Rei Zuan), and Fujitsu Synaptics. These brands are popular in China, but it's unlikely you'll see their memory kits in the Western markets. However, consumers who purchase Chinese memory kits from overseas via platforms such as AliExpress can expect full compatibility thanks to AMD EXPO 1.2.
Asus has already started deploying beta firmware with early support for AMD EXPO 1.2 across its 800-series motherboard lineup. Many of the company's X870E and X870 motherboards can access the new firmware; however, the B850 motherboards still have to wait a little while longer. Other motherboard manufacturers will likely follow suit very soon.
AMD EXPO 1.2 is a great sign of commitment to continue improving the AM5 platform. However, we won't get to experience its full potential until Zen 6 hits the market, which should be sometime between late 2026 and early 2027.
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wakuwaku Big Ol Influencer: AMD, a Chinese company. Mr. Tom: AMD is a Chinese company Reader: Mr. Tom must be a Chinese company too since they just copy verbatim from others instead of doing proper research. Seriously ppl of Tom's Hardware. WAKE UP. Also if anyone can prove me wrong go ahead. Assuming Rui Xuan is not a mistranslation, seeing the whole article looks like a mistranslation, is a Taiwanese company. https://www.amtran.com.tw/contact.php They seem to be into gaming monitors so not surprising if they decided to enter other gaming markets such as components. Ramxeed and Fujitsu is an easy one, seeing them in one sentence means: https://www.ramxeed.com/company/ which is formerly named Fujitsu Semiconductor So no those two are not separate companies from China. And yes Ramxeed is still Japanese. Reply
usertests No real CUDIMM support until Zen 6 isn't a huge surprise. They are working with an old Ryzen 7000 memory controller. Zen 6/7 are what could actually need faster memory, with core count increases. I wouldn't be surprised to see the sweet spot move from 6000 MT/s to 8000 MT/s, and CUDIMMs could help get you there stably. wakuwaku said: which is formerly named Fujitsu Semiconductor So no those two are not separate companies from China. And yes Ramxeed is still Japanese https://videocardz.com/newz/amd-expo-1-2-now-available-adds-partial-cudimm-support-and-three-new-chinese-memory-vendors I saw that pointed out on VC too. Weird. Reply
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