Introduction

From the Manufacturer OCZ Technology:

• 533MHz DDR2
• CL 3-3-3-12 (CAS-TRCD-TRP-TRAS)
• Also available in a 512MB and 1GB module
• Unbuffered
• Gold Layered XTC Heatspreader*
• Lifetime Warranty
• 1.9 Volts
• 240 Pin DIMM
• EVP - OCZ's unique Extended Voltage Protection feature that allows performance enthusiasts to use a VDIMM of 2.2V ± 5% without invalidating their OCZ Lifetime Warranty.

A real innovation is the new heatspreaders OCZ uses:

XTC (Xtreme Thermal Convection) heatspreaders optimize the thermal management of memory modules by promoting greater airflow by means of micro-convection throughout what is usually the dead air space inside conventional heatspreader designs. In this manner, build-up of heat is avoided and thermal dissipation of the memory components is offloaded more efficiently through the honeycomb design. At the same time, mechanical stability is maintained.

Packaging

This is OCZ's standard memory package. It can be opened without a knife and unlike many other packages it will not be destroyed by opening it.


New on this DDR2 memory is that OCZ uses their completely re-engineered XTC heatspreaders.

A closer look

Each module has a sticker on it, which gives the rated speed and the stock timings. The rated timings of 4-4-4-12 are the standard speeds of JEDEC DDR2.

OCZ's new heatspreaders are able to keep your memory temperatures down, even during overclocking, or with increased voltage.



A thin thermal tape holds the heatspreader in place. Is it very thin, so you can see the memory chips shine through.


I'm not 100% sure but as far as I know this PCB is made by Brainpower who are known for their quality.