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Viking InterWorks Introduces EnthusiX(TM) PC3200 Memory Modules for AMD Athlon(TM) 64 FX Processor-Based Systems

Posted on: Thursday, 20 November 2003, 06:00 CST

RANCHO SANTA MARGARITA, Calif., Nov. 20 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Viking InterWorks, a Sanmina-SCI Company, has announced the expansion of its performance memory modules with the introduction of EnthusiX 256MB and 512MB PC3200 modules, targeted at high-end computing and server systems. Viking's EnthusiX will launch with 256MB and 512MB, PC3200(DDR400) registered memory modules intended for use with AMD64 processors, including the Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) Athlon(TM) 64 FX and AMD Opteron(TM) processors.

Viking's new 1GB and 512MB PC3200 Registered DIMM Kits operate at clock frequencies of 333MHz, and 400MHz and provide up to 2.7GB/s and 3.2GB/s of bandwidth respectively.

"AMD has been working with Viking to help ensure we meet the memory needs of our performance-demanding AMD Athlon 64 FX customers," said Emile Ianni, Vice President, Platform Engineering and Infrastructure for AMD's Computation Products Group. "The EnthusiX(TM) PC3200 memory has been rigorously tested on AMD Athlon 64 FX processor-based systems to deliver world-class dual channel memory performance to our shared customers."

"Viking is excited to engage with AMD and be part of the enabling efforts on DDR400 technology in the high performance PC segment," said Rick Hazell, Vice President of Channel Sales and Marketing, "EnthusiX DIMMs enable a low cost dual channel system to attain 6.4GBs system bandwidth and up to 4GB (333/400MHz) or 8GB (200/266MHz) of main memory, while providing 16-bit of Error Correction Code (ECC) protection."

Viking part numbers: VI4CR647224DBP 1GB registered PC3200 CL3 DIMM Kit (2 pieces - 512MB modules)

About Sanmina-SCI

Sanmina SCI Corporation is a leading electronics contract manufacturer serving the fastest-growing segments of the $125 billion global electronics manufacturing services (EMS) market. Recognized as a technology leader, Sanmina-SCI provides end-to-end manufacturing solutions, delivering unsurpassed quality and support to large OEMs primarily in the communications, defense and aerospace, industrial and medical instrumentation, computer technology and multimedia sectors. Sanmina-SCI has facilities strategically located in key regions throughout the world. Information about Sanmina-SCI is available at http://www.sanmina-sci.com/.

Sanmina-SCI Safe Harbor Statement

The foregoing, including the discussion regarding the company's future prospects, contains certain forward-looking statements that involve risks and uncertainties, including uncertainties associated with economic conditions in the electronics industry, particularly in the principal industry sectors served by the company, changes in customer requirements and in the volume of sales to principal customers, the ability of Sanmina-SCI to effectively assimilate acquired businesses and achieve the anticipated benefits of its acquisitions, and competition and technological change. The company's actual results of operations may differ significantly from those contemplated by such forward-looking statements as a result of these and other factors, including factors set forth in the company's 2002 Annual Report on Form 10-K and 10-K/A filed on December 4, 2002 and June 18, 2003 and 10-Q filed August 11, 2003 with the Securities Exchange Commission.

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