Bjorn3D takes a look at a set of OCZ EL DDR PC-3200 2GB Dual Channel Platinum XTC.

Prior to giving my thoughts, I must remind myself that the OCZ EL DDR PC-3200 Dual Channel Platinum XTC is just PC-3200. From that perspective alone I must say, WOW, it ROCKS! I say this because this memory performed equally as well and or in some cases better than the best PC-3500 memory I have tested using the same review criteria.

This product moved through all the tests I threw at it completely effortlessly up through pushing it to DDR 460. The only change necessary to the memory configuration was to advance the TRAS from 5 to 6 at the DDR 440 mark. The CAS had to be advanced to 2.5 at the DDR 460 mark along with a VDimm increase to 2.75v. I also followed the OCZ recommendation for this motherboard of setting the Memory Burst Length to 8 for all tests. I was able to boot the system with some degree of stability as high as DDR 470, but the benchmarks began to readily drop at this level of performance. Again this is PC-3200 DDR SDRAM!

I believe this memory was capable of even better performance than the current tests exhibited. This was due in no small part to limitations of my review system disallowing me to advance the CAS to 4.

Pros:
+ Stylish golden honeycombed mesh heat spreaders
+ Extremely low latencies
+ Overclocks as well or better than other manufacturer's tested PC-3500 memory
+ Improved VDimm capability with Rev. 2
+ 100% Hand Tested in pairs
+ Life Time Warranty
+ Service after the sale
+ The price is right

Cons:
- Reduced longevity for front line Computer Enthusiasts