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OCZ Slices into 2000MHz Triple Channel Memory Market with New Blade Series

Posted 12/23/08 at 11:10:29 AM  by Paul Lilly

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OCZ joins a growing number of memory makers who have released high frequency triple channel DDR3 kits with the company's new Blade series. So far only announced in 6GB capacity, OCZ's tri-channel DDR3-2000 boasts 7-8-7-20 timings at 1.65V, cooled by a redesigned "pure aluminum heatsink" and backed by a lifetime warranty.

"Using a triple channel configuration custom tailored towards Intel’s Core i7 platform, the latest OCZ Blade Series kits epitomize the pinnacle of memory technology by delivering 2000MHz data rate for an available bandwidth of 35GB/sec to satisfy even the most data-hungry processor in the current marketplace," commented Dr. Michael Schuette, VP of Technology Development at OCZ.

OCZ says its new Blade 2000 modules will be shown at CES next month before being made available shortly afterwards. The company also claims each Blade 2000 kit is 100 percent hand tested for quality assurance and compatibility with Intel's Core i7 platform.

No word yet on pricing.

Image Credit: OCZ

COMMENTS:7
TAGS: ram, ocz, Memory, DDR3, build a pc, triple channel, 2000MHz, blade series
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avatarFor some reason I always

Submitted by Pixelated on Mon, 12/29/2008 - 4:38pm

For some reason I always thought of OCZ as a cheap brand and have never bought any OCZ products because of this. They sell really fast memory for what seems a fraction of what the low to midrange Corsair (Junk RAM) or other brands charge. I was excited for a while when OCZ promised their sub $400 phase change setup that never happened even though their reps were on the Xtremesystem forums every day swearing they were in a truck waiting to be delivered. That was a year ago. Then I was dismayed when they bought PC Power & Cooling and figured PC P&C would go downhill. I haven't heard anything negative so I assume they didn't. I really don't know what to make of these guys. I know some enthusiasts swear by them.

 Maybe I'll try on of their 1200Mhz DDR2 kits when the time comes.

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avatarOCZ = Enthusiast

Submitted by One4yu2c on Wed, 01/07/2009 - 10:15am

OCZ has been focusing on the enthusiast sector since the company began, and often times offers one of the better bang/buck ratios.  That doesn't equate to 'cheap,' however, as for the most part OCZ's products have been consistently very good.  Add to the mix a handful of reps who stay active in the enthusiast community and stellar customer support, and you may wish to give OCZ a second look.

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avatarjust becarefull to not cut

Submitted by Keith E. Whisman on Wed, 12/24/2008 - 5:06pm

just becarefull to not cut yourself while installing these puppies.

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avatarVoltage?

Submitted by jrd417 on Tue, 12/23/2008 - 12:15pm

Will this new ram run on the 1.5 volt requirement that the i7 chips have?

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avatarCore i7 can go up to 1.65v.

Submitted by soccer1105 on Tue, 12/23/2008 - 3:34pm

Core i7 can go up to 1.65v. So these will be just fine.  Now, you have to find a MOBO that will support 2000MHz DDR3.  Last I checked, the fastest I could find was support for 1600MHz.  Maybe some newer better boards are out by now though.

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avatarYep they do make some Mobo's

Submitted by s3th on Tue, 12/23/2008 - 5:28pm

Yep they do make some Mobo's that support the 2000 MHz for DDR3

 

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813131359 an Asus Mobo supports 2000 (OC)

 

Also I saw a few others that were alright, but I'm not 100% sure it will work with it might help for a review.

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avatarDid you even read the

Submitted by mlauzon on Tue, 12/23/2008 - 12:27pm

Did you even read the article, for example near the end of the article it says:

The company also claims each Blade 2000 kit is 100 percent hand tested for quality assurance and compatibility with Intel's Core i7 platform.

Michael

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