OCZ Slices into 2000MHz Triple Channel Memory Market with New Blade Series
OCZ Slices into 2000MHz Triple Channel Memory Market with New Blade Series
Posted 12/23/2008 at 9:10am
| 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
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Pixelated
December 29, 2008 at 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.
Paul_Lilly
January 07, 2009 at 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.
Keith E. Whisman
December 24, 2008 at 5:06pm
just becarefull to not cut yourself while installing these puppies.
jrd417
December 23, 2008 at 12:15pm
Will this new ram run on the 1.5 volt requirement that the i7 chips have?
soccer1105
December 23, 2008 at 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.
s3th
December 23, 2008 at 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.
mlauzon
December 23, 2008 at 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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