With all the attention being paid to the pending release of Intel's Lynnfield processors based on the P55/LGA1156 platform, it's sometimes easy to overlook the other components needed for a build based on the new architecture. We've seen previews of some the P55 chipset motherboards along with reviews of CPU coolers designed to fit the LGA1156 socket and now Corsair has announced the launch of a full range of DDR3 dual-channel memory modules engineered for the Core i5 and Core i7 Lynnfield processors.

Corsair's lineup of performance DDR3 memory products include new entrants in its XMS, Dominator and Dominator GT series and range in speeds of 1333MHz to 2000MHz and cover a broad range of price points to fit everyone's budget. There are six new part number being introduced. In the XMS series Corsair has added two 4GB (2 x 2GB) kits with latencies of C8 and c9 at speeds of 1600MHz with pricing in the $117-$130US range. Corsair is also offering two 8GB (2 x 4GB) XMS memory kits in speeds of 1333MHz and 1600MHz both with C9 latencies which can be had in for $230-$240US. For higher performance needs there are two 4GB (2 x 2GB) kits in the Dominator and Dominator GT family. The standard Dominator modules are 1600MHz (C8) with the Dominator GT part rated at 2000MHz (C9). Of course the Dominator GT comes with Corsair's signature red removable heat fins DHX+ heat spreader technology. Prices are expected to be around $230-$240 for these parts.

Corsair has announced immediate availability and several online sites are listing the kits but none seem to have available stock at this point.