OCZ Intel-optimized DDR3 Modules
DDR3 RAM modules are starting to become quite affordable and I’m sure that, by the end of this year and as soon as AMD launches their DDR3 chipsets, this type of memory will become the solution of choice. Curiously enough, I haven’t heard much about any future DDR4 modules, but that is some other story. How about some speedy DDR3 modules optimized to run with Intel’s latest platforms?
It’s the OCZ guys again, this time with a couple of Intel XMP certified PC3-12800 and PC3-10666 kits, optimized to work on Intel's X38/X48 chipset. According to Fudzilla, the PC3-12800 Intel Extreme Edition, works at 1600MHz with 7-7-7-24 latencies. In order to facilitate overclocking capabilities, OCZ included a second XMP profile which makes the module work at 1800MHz with 9-9-9-31 latencies. It need 1.9 Volts and comes with Extended Voltage Protection (EVP), so you can easily pump it up to 2.0V without compromising the lifetime warranty. This one will be available as 2GB and 4GB kits and it is cooled by OCZ's Intel-branded XTC heatspreader.
The PC3-10666 Intel Extreme Edition works at 1333MHz with 7-7-7-20 latencies and 1.75V. Once again we see a second XMP profile which takes this module to 1600MHz with 9-9-9-28 latencies and 1.8 Volts. The EVP option works fine up to 1.9 Volts. It too will come in 2G and 4GB kits, with a XTC heatspreaders.
The two models are scheduled to ship this August, but there is no info on pricing for the moment.
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