Introduction
OCZ Technology is one of the few manufacturers that pops into the mind when we are looking for high-performance memory for gaming machines.
With the new DDR2 standard becoming more popular, OCZ Technology has just announced the release of the OCZ DDR2 Gold Edition series - an affordable line of high-performance DDR2 memory for gaming enthusiasts.
Available in DDR2-533, DDR2-667 and DDR2-800 speed grades, Gold Edition memory features OCZ's proprietary Enhanced Latency Technology, they offer lower latency timings than standard DDR2 modules while providing unsurpassed stability.
Today, we take a look at the latest member of the OCZ Gold series - the OCZ PC2-6400 Gold Edition dual-channel memory kit. This memory kit boasts 5-5-5 timings - lower latencies than standard DDR2-800 memory.
OCZ PC2-6400 Gold Edition
The OCZ PC2-6400 Gold Edition memory is available as single modules or in dual-channel kits. But all of them come with the following features :
- High clock speed for a lower price point
- 5-5-5 timing - lower latencies than standard DDR2-800 memory
- OCZ's proprietary Enhanced Latency Technology
- 100% hand-tested to ensure reliable performance
- Gold-mirrored copper heatspreaders for efficient heat dissipation
- Lifetime warranty
- Toll-free technical support
- Exclusive EVP® (Extended Voltage Protection) coverage
Let's take a look at its specifications.
Specifications
Module Capacity | 512MB and 1GB |
Memory Speed Grade | PC2-6400 (800MHz DDR2) |
Part Numbers | 512MB Module : OCZ2800512ELGE 1GB Module : OCZ28001024ELGE 1GB (512MB x 2) Dual-Channel Kit : OCZ28001024ELDCGE-K 2GB (1024MB x 2) Dual-Channel Kit : OCZ28002048ELDCGE-K |
Maximum Transfer Rate | 6.4 GB/s |
Rated Module Latency | 5-5-5-10 |
I/O Voltage | 1.9V-2.2V |
Heatspreader | Gold-mirrored copper heatspreaders |
Warranty | 2.2V EVP - OCZ's unique Extended Voltage Protection feature allows PC2-6400 modules to handle voltages up to 2.2V ±5% and still be covered by the Lifetime Warranty |