Fights RAM starvation, contributes to global heating

Jan 19, 2008 11:22 GMT  ·  By

Cooling and memory solution expert OCZ Technologies announced the immediate availability of the PC2-8000 Platinum Edition 4GB dual channel kit, targeted at those users whose motherboards only provide two DIMM slots. The dual channel kit allows the users to enjoy increased computing performance at an extremely affordable price.

The 64-bit operating systems and the latest titles in the gaming world are continually requiring more and more system memory. The new 2GB modules from OCZ are the recommended upgrade for entry-level enthusiasts that would like to experiment with the benefits of overclocking at affordable prices.

The included memory modules are part of OCZ's Platinum series, designed to meet both overclockers' and enthusiasts' needs, while delivering the performance required by the graphic-intensive DirectX 10 applications in nowadays computing. The memory modules are clocked at a speed of 1000 MHz at a slightly higher voltage than the normal memory modules (2.1 volts). When clocked at 1000 MHZ, the modules deliver impressive CAS latency values of 5-5-5.

The memory modules come with a proprietary passive cooler. The platinum-mirrored XTC (Xtreme Thermal Convection) heatspreaders are extremely efficient and dissipate the residual heat that accumulates when working at high frequencies. The memory chips and the module heatsinks are separated by a thick layer of OCZ silver-based thermal compound to boost heat conductivity from the memory core to the exterior, thus improving its performance.

"System memory density is a significant cost factor in the overall configuration of any personal computer," commented Dr. Michael Schuette, VP of Technology Development at OCZ Technology. "However, retrofitting a system with an abundance of memory does not necessarily translate into having to spend an abundance of cash. By releasing quality products like the PC2-8000 2GB modules at a low price point, OCZ Technology once again demonstrates the commitment to providing the customers with the best possible solution in the market place."

OCZ's PC2-8000 Platinum Edition 4GB Dual Channel Kit might come in handy if you are running Microsoft's latest operating system, Windows Vista, 64-bit version. The memory kits are available for $159.99 and come with lifetime warranty.