Introduction

OCZ, you know the name, you know what it can means. To me, having two sticks of OCZ ram in my hand means I have some the best ram available today. It not only gives me bragging rights, it also gives me that edge over my competition and adds to the performance of my computer. Today for review I have a 2 gig kit of OCZ EL PC-3200 Platinum XTC Edition ram, I'm going to throw it up against some other low latency 2gig kits that I have on hand and see just what makes OCZ one of the best.

Quick Specs

OCZ EL DDR PC-3200 / 400MHz / 2GB Dual Channel / Platinum XTC Edition
2GB (2x1024) D/C Kit PN - OCZP4002GK

400MHz DDR
CL 2-3-2-5
(CAS-TRCD-TRP-TRAS)
Unbuffered
Mirrored Platinum XTC Heatspreader
Lifetime Warranty
V1.x = 2.6 Volts
V2.x =2.8 Volts
184 Pin DIMM

Special Features:
Enhanced Latency Technology
ULN2 -Ultra Low Noise PCB
3.0V EVP -Extended Voltage Protection
$191.99 from NewEgg at time of review

First Looks

The two sticks of OCZ arrived in its standard plastic clamshell that most OCZ ram comes in. Nothing really flashy about the packaging, then again it's OCZ; it doesn't need to be flashy does it? The name speaks for the product. The two stick are displayed in the center of the package with their identifying labels out so you know just what you are getting. I do like the orange background; it is quite a contrast for the ram.

The back of the package lists the features and awards, along with quotes from reviews about OCZ products.

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