OCZ launches fastest 4GB DDR2 kit - bit-tech.net Forums

CardJoe · 14th Apr 2008, 07:00

http://www.bit-tech.net/news/2008/04...4gb_ddr2_kit/1

So you want a 4GB DDR2 kit, but you also want some extreme speeds? OCZ has the answer.

Naberius · 14th Apr 2008, 07:37

I can't see the advantage of buying these over 4x 1gb dimm's, they look to wide for most motherboards to accept 4 of them so you are limited to 4gb anyway.

Bindibadgi · 14th Apr 2008, 08:35

They aren't too wide and not every board overclocks using 4x1GB sticks as much as just a pair of DIMMs.

mrb_no1 · 14th Apr 2008, 10:16

oc's has them on pre-order

http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showpr...d=8&subcat=817

peace

fatman

E.E.L. Ambiense · 14th Apr 2008, 13:23

Sheesh! Makes me wonder how much these things weigh. Thoughts of them falling out of the slots from their own weight, lol.

TreeDude · 14th Apr 2008, 13:51

Man the tubes necessary for 2 sticks of these. It would make a mess of your nice tubing having to run that much.

not to mention that it has been proven in benchmarks that the actual performance difference between the lowest speed RAM (DDR2 667) and the highest (DDR3 1333) is at max 10%. I bought 4gb of DDR2 800 @ 5-4-4-12 for $80. A strait conversion for mrb's link puts this kit at $277. That is over 3 times the prices for a 10% gain.

eternum · 14th Apr 2008, 18:27

A lot of people would pay 3 or maybe even 4 or 5 times as much for a 10% performance gain - it just depends on what corner of the enthusiast community you fit into and what components you are talking about. I do like that the companies are trying to innovate, though. It may not always result in practical products, or in value for money, but it certainly pushes things forward.

HourBeforeDawn · 14th Apr 2008, 19:38

sweet I have been waiting for something like this well now I just have to sit and wait. ^_^

boggsi · 15th Apr 2008, 14:43

They aren't necessarily being brought for the increase in memory benchmarks. The article states that if you want to overclock your cpu into extreme speeds, you need your memory to be able to take the FSB. Lifetime warranty with over voltage protection... that's pretty sweet!

BigPoppaJNutZ · 15th Apr 2008, 16:03

Damn those look big!

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eternum blam shotgun fanhole Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 57	A lot of people would pay 3 or maybe even 4 or 5 times as much for a 10% performance gain - it just depends on what corner of the enthusiast community you fit into and what components you are talking about. I do like that the companies are trying to innovate, though. It may not always result in practical products, or in value for money, but it certainly pushes things forward. __________________ Project: Hyponome - E6700, 680i SLI, 4gb ReaperX pc-8000, 2x 8800 Ultras OC, Raptorx 150gb, 250gb raid 1 array, and a whole lotta sexy.

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Naberius Multimodder Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: UK Posts: 193	I can't see the advantage of buying these over 4x 1gb dimm's, they look to wide for most motherboards to accept 4 of them so you are limited to 4gb anyway.

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TreeDude Multimodder Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 239	Man the tubes necessary for 2 sticks of these. It would make a mess of your nice tubing having to run that much. not to mention that it has been proven in benchmarks that the actual performance difference between the lowest speed RAM (DDR2 667) and the highest (DDR3 1333) is at max 10%. I bought 4gb of DDR2 800 @ 5-4-4-12 for $80. A strait conversion for mrb's link puts this kit at $277. That is over 3 times the prices for a 10% gain.

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boggsi Multimodder Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 105	They aren't necessarily being brought for the increase in memory benchmarks. The article states that if you want to overclock your cpu into extreme speeds, you need your memory to be able to take the FSB. Lifetime warranty with over voltage protection... that's pretty sweet!

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BigPoppaJNutZ Beyond the Dremel... Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: PA, USA Posts: 127	Damn those look big!