Introduction

OCZ Technology is one of the few manufacturers that pops into the mind when we are looking for high-performance memory for gaming machines.

With the new DDR2 standard becoming more popular, OCZ Technology has just announced the release of the OCZ DDR2 Gold Edition series - an affordable line of high-performance DDR2 memory for gaming enthusiasts.

Available in DDR2-533, DDR2-667 and DDR2-800 speed grades, Gold Edition memory features OCZ's proprietary Enhanced Latency Technology, they offer lower latency timings than standard DDR2 modules while providing unsurpassed stability.

Today, we take a look at the latest member of the OCZ Gold series - the OCZ PC2-6400 Gold Edition dual-channel memory kit. This memory kit boasts 5-5-5 timings - lower latencies than standard DDR2-800 memory.

OCZ PC2-6400 Gold Edition

The OCZ PC2-6400 Gold Edition memory is available as single modules or in dual-channel kits. But all of them come with the following features :

• High clock speed for a lower price point
• 5-5-5 timing - lower latencies than standard DDR2-800 memory
• OCZ's proprietary Enhanced Latency Technology
• 100% hand-tested to ensure reliable performance
• Gold-mirrored copper heatspreaders for efficient heat dissipation
• Lifetime warranty
• Toll-free technical support
• Exclusive EVP® (Extended Voltage Protection) coverage

Let's take a look at its specifications.

Specifications