14 DAY TRIAL // OCZ Technology Group announced the launch of a new high-end memory solution especially designed and optimized to work with the upcoming Intel X38 chipset. The new memory modules from OCZ are the first certified Intel Extreme Memory DDR3 modules and as they are designed to work with the X38 high end chipset, they feature Intel's Extreme Memory Profiles (XMP for short).
According to the manufacturing company, OCZ, these DDR3 memory modules are implementing the XMP technology which is composed of an exclusive high performance set of Serial Presence Detect (SPD for short), which acts as an integrated ''plug and play'' overclocking tool. As the entire X38 platform is designed for high performance computer systems and since it comes with integrated overclocking features, OCZ seized the opportunity to develop a compatible product with the latest innovations in computer technology. ''It is truly a milestone in personal computing to see Intel support overclocking,'' commented Dr. Michael Schuette, VP of Technology Development at OCZ Technology. ''The new Extreme Memory Profile options on the new OCZ DDR3 modules allow the end user to select extreme or ultimate performance through a framework of predefined and validated optimizations of individual settings without the hassle of manually adjusting each single parameter. Moreover, the predefined settings also adjust parameters that are not accessible to the user in most CMOS setup utilities. What this means for consumers is easy overclocking on Intel platforms right out of the box.''
Unlike most general compatible memory modules that are now on the market, the OCZ Intel Extreme memories are designed after the specifications received from Intel and they are reaching a clock frequency of 1600MHz, while staying on the low hand of the latency spectrum, with CL 8-8-8-27 timings. The normal XPM profile clocks the new OCZ memories at 1600MHz and 8-8-8 timings, while the second XPM setting is more performance-oriented as it keeps the same running clock speed but lowers the latencies at 7-6-6. The OCZ DDR3 PC3-12800 1600MHz Titanium Edition Intel Extreme memory modules series are available in kits of 2GB and they also use a patented heatspreader technology, the Titatnium Z3 XTC (Xtreme Thermal Convection) which optimizes the total heat dissipation by promoting greater airflow by means of micro-convection throughout what is usually the dead air space inside conventional heatspreader designs.
Like all OCZ memory modules, these too come with a lifetime warranty and they also use the standard 1.8V for normal operation, while being able to increase their voltage to 1.95 in order to ensure a stable and smooth operation at reduced latencies.