Introduction

From the Manufacturer OCZ Technology:

• 800MHz DDR2
• CL 4-5-4-15 (CAS-TRCD-TRP-TRAS)
• Available in 512MB modules and 1GB (2x512MB) Dual Channel Optimized Kits
• Unbuffered
• Platinum Mirrored XTC Heatspreader
• Lifetime Warranty
• 2.1 Volts
• 240 Pin DIMM
• EVP - OCZ's unique Extended Voltage Protection feature that allows performance enthusiasts to use a VDIMM of 2.2V ± 5% without invalidating their OCZ Lifetime Warranty.

OCZ's new memory products are using the XTC heatspreaders:

XTC (Xtreme Thermal Convection) heatspreaders optimize the thermal management of memory modules by promoting greater airflow by means of micro-convection throughout what is usually the dead air space inside conventional heatspreader designs. In this manner, build-up of heat is avoided and thermal dissipation of the memory components is offloaded more efficiently through the honeycomb design. At the same time, mechanical stability is maintained.

Packaging

This is OCZ's standard memory package. It can be opened without a knife and unlike many other packages it will not be destroyed by opening it.


A few months ago OCZ has introduced their new XTC heatspreaders which are used on all new memory products, and they look mighty good.

A closer look

Each module has a sticker on it, which gives the rated speed and the stock timings. The rated timings of 4-5-4-15 are slightly slower than JEDEC DDR2 but still competitive.

OCZ's new heatspreaders are able to keep your memory temperatures down without problems, even during overclocking, or with increased voltage. The nice thing about increasing voltage is that OCZ is the only memory manufacturer who gives you warranty, even when using higher voltage.


The PCB is made by Brainpower who are known for making top-quality memory boards.