Following A-Data initiative, now it’s time to OCZ announces the launch of its triple-channel DDR3 kits for the forthcoming Intel Core i7 processor. Just to refresh your mind, the memory controller integrated on Core i7 processors provides three memory channels, i.e. it is capable of accessing three memory modules at the same time, in parallel, in order to improve performance – in theory triple-channel architecture provides a 50% increase of available bandwidth compared to a dual-channel architecture running at the same clock rate. So in order to achieve the best possible performance with a Core i7 CPU, you need to install three or six (if your motherboard supports six memory sockets, of course) memory modules.
OCZ announced the launch of six kits. See them below:
- OCZ PC3-10666 Gold: Works at 1,333 MHz, available in 3 GB DDR3 (3 x 1 GB) with CL9-9-9-20 timings at 1.65 V.
- OCZ PC3-10666 Gold: Works at 1,333 MHz, available in 6 GB DDR3 (3 x 2 GB) with CL9-9-9-20 timings at 1.65 V.
- OCZ PC3-12800 Gold: Works at 1,600 MHz, available in 3 GB DDR3 (3 x 1 GB) with CL8-8-8-24 timings at 1.65 V.
- OCZ PC3-12800 Gold: Works at 1,600 MHz, available in 6 GB DDR3 (3 x 2 GB) with CL8-8-8-24 timings at 1.65 V.
- OCZ PC3-10666 Platinum: Works at 1,333 MHz, available in 3 GB DDR3 (3 x 1 GB) with CL7-7-7-20 timings at 1.65 V.
- OCZ PC3-10666 Platinum: Works at 1,333 MHz, available in 6 GB DDR3 (3 x 2 GB) with CL7-7-7-20 timings at 1.65 V.
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