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OCZ DDR2 PC2-8500 Platinum SLI-Ready Edition Dual Channel



	1066MHz DDR2
	EPP 5-5-5-15 (CAS-TRCD-TRP-TRAS)
	Available in 2GB (2x1024) dual channel kits
	Also available in a 1GB module
	Unbuffered
	Platinum Mirrored XTC Heatspreader*
	Lifetime Warranty
	2.1 - 2.3** Volts
	240 Pin DIMM Special Features
	NVIDIA® SLI certified
	EPP-Ready Part Numbers 2GB Dual Channel Kit PN - OCZ2N10662GK



OCZ DDR2 PC2-8500 / 1066MHz / Platinum XTC / NVIDIA® SLI-Ready Edition New OCZ PC2-8500 Memory Modules are NVIDIA nForce SLI Certified resulting in better performance with select NVIDIA nForce motherboards The new OCZ PC2-8500 Platinum Series is equipped with NVIDIA Enhanced Performance Profiles (EPP) to optimize the modules' performance on nForce® SLI-based motherboards. OCZ exclusively engineered select high-performance modules with advanced SPD (Serial Presence Detect) settings to allow compatible motherboards to recognize and utilize the added information, ultimately increasing the performance potential of the entire platform. OCZ SLI-Ready memory modules are programmed to boot at 1066MHz DDR2 with supremely fast timings of 5-5-5. Only motherboards equipped with the custom-designed BIOS, such as those designed for NVIDIA nForce SLI MCPs, can detect the optimized SPD profiles and ensure the memory functions under the best possible conditions. The exclusive OCZ SPD specifications take out the guesswork and provide enthusiasts and gamers with significant overclocked performance with no manual adjustment or compatibility issues. Each OCZ SLI-Ready module comes equipped with integrated platinum-mirrored XTC heatspreaders for the most efficient heat dissipation, toll-free technical support, the exclusive EVP (Extended Voltage Protection) coverage, and an industry leading Lifetime Warranty. With the fusion of the sophisticated EPP memory specification and cutting-edge, high-speed OCZ DDR2 architecture, the PC2-8500 Platinum edition is the ultimate breakthrough for advanced SLI platform performance. * XTC (Xtreme Thermal Convection) heatspreaders optimize the thermal management of memory modules by promoting greater airflow by means of micro-convection throughout what is usually the dead air space inside conventional heatspreader designs. In this manner, build-up of heat is avoided and thermal dissipation of the memory components is offloaded more efficiently through the honeycomb design. At the same time, mechanical stability is maintained. **Do not exceed 2.1V specification if listed on the module label

Madshrimps
?We're pleased to announce that the OCZ PC8500 was able to get up to 1130Mhz DDR2, a 6% overclock. The voltage at which the modules reached this setting was 2.4V, nicely within warranty...At the cas 4 setting, the performance was the most impressive: the PC8500 reached a speed of 1116Mhz with 4-4-4-15 (CAS-TRCD-TRP-TRAS) timings, still within the warranted voltage of 2.4V. This is a significant upgrade from the standard timings and provides a major performance boost. Even better is that OCZ delivers this performance at a very good price/performance ratio in this class of memory.?

R&B Mods
"Overall though the kit has performed extremely well, the coolers on the ram have kept them cool and stable. Even under overclocking we had no stability issues except when we were not able to push out enough voltage to the kit. I don't think there is that much to say because the numbers speak for themselves really."

Hardware.no (Norway)
?After testing these modules for a while we understand why OCZ has a reputation of delivering quality memory because the Platinum 8500 are one of the best DDR2 modules available.?

TweakPC (Germany)
"Looking at the EPP feature, the propper SPD settings and the performance results this is certainly a product we recommend and that?s why it receives our Top Hardware Award.?

MaxIT Mag
?If you're looking to fine tune your system with the best possible PC2-8500 DDR2 on the planet, say hello to your new best memory friend. The OCZ DDR2 8500 Platinum Edition Dual Channel Memory kit is an awesome performer, stamping on all other memory in it's class. It's SLI ready and certified, comes with a lifetime warranty and over protection guarantee to 2.4volts (plus or minus 5%), looks sexier than a super model in tight jeans and just begs to be overclocked. OCZ have put the squeeze on the competition and won a place in the MaXit Monsta PC as the new champion of DDR2. For Core 2 Duo and AM2, it's the turbo charger your system needs. Pop these babies in and your ready for the big time. Ramtastic.?

Nordic Hardware
"After working with OCZ's 8500 Platinum RAM for a few weeks, there's no doubt that OCZ has delivered a pair of solid modules with very good overclocking potential."

Hardware Info
"The high end system this time has a OCZ 2GB kit on board. The PC2-8500 platinum modules can be heavily overclocked, as we managed to squeeze 1290MHz out of these on a 680i motherboard. These modules support EPP, guarantueed to run flawlessly on an nVidia motherboard like the P5N32-E."

PC Ekspert
"These results are really excellent, especially considering the fact that OCZ doesn't mind if you "feed" your Platinum modules with 2.35 volts. All said makes OCZ Platinum XTC PC2-8500 SLI-Ready Edition Dual Channel memory kit excellent choice for all users who are seeking DDR2 memory with exceptional performance at a fair price.?

Legion Hardware: High-End Buyers Guide
"Rather than just tell you what hardware we would use to piece together a high-end gaming system, we went ahead and did it ourselves. We then proceeded to test the system and because of our careful selection of hardware components, we were able to successfully juice more than 20% more performance out of the system without spending a single dollar. In the end we pushed the E6700 from 2.66GHz to a comfortable 3.50GHz, which meant that the memory was operating at 1080MHz (20MHz above spec). No voltage adjustments of any sort were required for this overclock, nor was the cooling upgraded. For those like myself running Vista 64-bit, 4GB of memory seems to work far better."

OverClock Intelligence Agency: Budget System Building Guide
"Just as in our last Budget build, we again went with OCZ's Platinum 2 GB dual channel kit, this time in the faster PC2-8500 speed. This memory operates at 1066 MHz, with timings of 5-5-5-15 and comes with OCZ's lifetime warranty. This is one of the least expensive 2 GB kits on the market, which is why it made the list for our Budget buying guide. Be sure to keep an eye out for rebates on OCZ memory, they can often cut the price of a kit nearly in half! 2 GB is the minimum amount of memory we recommend for a new build these days. This ensures the memory subsystem won't be a huge bottleneck for the rest of the system."

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