OCZ DDR3 PC3-8500 / 1066MHz / Gold Edition / 4GB and 2GB Dual Channel
OCZ's hand-tested DDR3 solutions enable ardent enthusiasts to take advantage of the highly-anticipated Intel P35 platform while experiencing the legendary quality and reliability of OCZ memory. Additionally, these modules are rated to meet the low-voltage requirements of the next generation of energy-efficient CPUs from AMD and Intel.
The OCZ PC3-8500 Gold Series is rated for 1066MHz and features standard CL7-7-7 timings. OCZ Gold DDR3 modules are available in up to a 4GB (2x2048MB) Dual Channel Kit. Each module is 100% hand-tested for quality assurance and compatibility with the latest Intel P35 motherboards and feature proprietary gold-mirrored XTC (Xtreme Thermal Convection) heatspreaders for the most effective heat dissipation. As part of OCZ's line-up of premium memory, the DDR3 series is backed by a Lifetime Warranty and industry-leading technical support for unparalleled peace of mind.
Not up to speed on DDR3 technology? Please enjoy these DDR3 FAQs.
* Meets low-voltage requirement for Core i5/i7 and AM3 CPUs. Please see the sticker on your module for the maximum rated voltage.
**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.
***OCZ EVP (Extended Voltage Protection) is a feature that allows performance enthusiasts to use a VDIMM of 1.8V without invalidating their OCZ Lifetime Warranty.
CPU3D "I was really impressed like these OCZ DDR3-1066 Gold Series 2Gb Kits. Although they're aimed at the mainstream market, I was very surprised by its overall perfromance and overclocking ability. To my surprise these modules were very overclockable. Using an Asus P5K3 Deluxe motherboard and and an Intel Core 2 Quad Q6600 processor, I was able to overclock these modules to 667Mhz ... that's DDR3-1333 spec, with excellent stability. If you've got the cash and you're ready to go all out on DDR3, then these DDR3-1066 2Gb kits from OCZ are well worth considering. They offer excellent overclocking ability, and look great with those XTC heatspreader with performance to match."
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