View Full Version : OCZ Introduces PLL Memory
DevilsRejection
01-13-2005, 05:58 AM
http://www.anandtech.com/tradeshows/showdoc.aspx?i=2319&p=6
"Engineers at OCZ tell us that the patented PLL circuits will eventually be used in virtually every memory module produced by OCZ. Internal testing shows that the PLL - enhanced memory is more stable at every speed, and often overclocks better than DIMMs without the PLL chip."
Any details on this OCZ? Care to comment? I like how the picture of the dimm there says 310 2.5- the rest I can only dream of.
SteveOCZ
01-13-2005, 08:48 AM
3-3-10 ;)
That PLL ram is also known as ZB-DDR
http://www.ocztechnology.com/aboutocz/press/2004/110
Steve
enzoR
01-13-2005, 08:51 AM
:slobber:
u guys did it again
domwells
01-13-2005, 09:26 AM
when will it be on sale in the UK and how much?
mrlobber
01-13-2005, 09:51 AM
Will there be a ZB VX ram? :slobber:
agenda2005
01-13-2005, 01:08 PM
Is Zero buffer DDR1 or DDR2?
bias_hjorth
01-13-2005, 01:14 PM
Man the memory manufactors are really kicking it these days.. I cant believe all the thing that has happened over the last month or two.
Here´s a :toast: to all of you :D
Playful_Buffalo
01-13-2005, 01:37 PM
i am hoping that this will be a OCZ only tech.?
why would you hope that as a consumer out for your own good? that would mean there would be no price parity for that technology, and they can run the prices through the roof if they alone controlled that technology, assuming there isn't an psuedo technology that can do virtually the same thing.
enzoR
01-13-2005, 01:54 PM
i am hoping that this will be a OCZ only tech.?
what!? why? i hope not. that will let OCZ charge ridiculous prices since they have a monopoly.... :stick:
but gratz to OCZ for makeing this ram for US! :toast:
Playful_Buffalo
01-13-2005, 01:54 PM
that is true, but if it was independantly developed OCZ deserves to enjoy the sales
i guess i will change my stance to "only" OCZ for a period of time (6 months ?)
enzoR
01-13-2005, 02:00 PM
yes they absolutely do but at some point other manufacturers should also be allowed to make it. just like how someone invented the lightbulb, more than 1 manufacturer is allowed to make it...
Rabbi_NZ
01-13-2005, 02:04 PM
I doubt OCZ own the technology... like they often say, they help "pioneer" techs like the BrainPower PCBs, but I dont think they own them...
well its patent pending, so its not like they have it yet.
and there are probably many other ways to do that pll thing without it being what ocz wants a patent on.
Der_KHAN
01-13-2005, 03:43 PM
3-3-10 ;)
That PLL ram is also known as ZB-DDR
http://www.ocztechnology.com/aboutocz/press/2004/110
Steve
impressive, i wonder why this isnt used in severs already...
ZB is a little like ECC reg without the ECC reg in a way but the tech can be enhanced. We have found it enhances stability at a given clock speed and does allow for higher overclocks on "some " dimms but the major selling point is that it is more stable than before.
ZB is an ideal sollution for performance workstations where the guys are overclocking also..IE the PCDL from Asus which uses Unbuffered dimms.
The patent was applied for a long time ago and there is nothing like it anywhere else, there will be little to no increase in cost once production of the PCB's ramps up...initially they will cost more though.
On a side note we can "tune the PLL" for even more stability if we need to, for the higher clocks ;)
eva2000
01-13-2005, 04:56 PM
bring it on! and of course bring it down under :D While OCZ has become more available in OZ, not all ram models are available here :(
EnJoY
01-13-2005, 06:32 PM
I made a news post on the front page about this. ;) Cool Stuff.
enzoR
01-14-2005, 10:49 AM
does it affect performance?
trakslacker
01-14-2005, 01:21 PM
man does this come at the right time. Gonna be building a new rig in a few months, and this sounds glorious. Any timeframe on release to the public or release to reviewers for testing?
Stumpjumper5200
01-15-2005, 07:02 PM
So what's this stuff going to be rated at? Is it really DDR620?
Blindbat
01-16-2005, 10:03 AM
Day dreaming maybe but let's ask, for an AMD platform for example:
Using this new development, could it be used to improve timing of a 1 gig stick , hence offering similar results with 2X 1024, as 2 X512, in a DDR 1 non ecc. With the hope of being able to oc the dimms in similar fashion as existing products , say TCCD or VX ?
andyOCZ
01-16-2005, 01:06 PM
This is a technology largely aimed at stabilty at this time. That is not to say that we don't have great performnace with the product we are working on. I am sure that pure performnace applications will be offered as we venture futher into development.
Rippthrough
01-16-2005, 01:08 PM
What do you mean 'may' ?
:D
andyOCZ
01-16-2005, 01:08 PM
What do you mean 'may' ?
:D
Just fixed that LOL. You are fast!
trakslacker
01-16-2005, 02:28 PM
This is a technology largely aimed at stabilty at this time. That is not to say that we don't have great performnace with the product we are working on. I am sure that pure performnace applications will be offered as we venture futher into development.
well gosh, anymemory that is rated to run 310 @ 2.5-3-3-x(I believe thats what was on the package and confirmed by Steve) is already near the top end of the performance category, IMHO. Really makes me wonder what this technology might be capable of... :toast: :banana: