OCZ Titanium XTC AM2 Edition: Anybody ever try this memory out?

[Mechromancer]

This is OCZ's special memory optimized for AM2's memory controller in an x64 environment. Has anybody ever seen a review or used this memory before?

OCZ Titanium AM2 4096MB PC5400 DDR2 667MHz Memory
The new PC2-5400 Titanium modules were designed exclusively for the AMD AM2 platform and are custom-tailored to the extended column address range of the AM2 memory controller. With a doubled page size, access penalties are reduced to ultimately improve system performance. Used on the AM2 platform, the architecture of these modules is particularly beneficial for large CAD model processing and memory intense graphics applications such as filters in Adobe Photoshop or video processing.

With 11 column address bit support by the AM2 memory controller, the number of addresses in each row or page can be as high as 2048 individual entries for a page size of 16kbit. Unlike modules based on standard 10-bit column address chips with an “8k” page size, the new Titanium AM2 Special modules take advantage of the AM2 controller’s feature set and provide a single rank solution with 2GB density using “16k” pages. This allows the controller to stay “in page” twice as long compared to standard memory architectures, thereby achieving unparalleled performance.

The PC2-5400 AM2 Special modules are optimized for 64-bit operating systems. Each module is 100% hand-tested for quality assurance and compatibility and feature high quality, titanium-mirrored XTC (Xtreme Thermal Convection) heatspreaders for the most effective heat dissipation. As part of OCZ’s line-up of premium memory, the AM2 Special series is backed by a Lifetime Warranty and industry-leading technical support for unparalleled peace of mind.

Heres a link to where you can buy it:
http://www.tigerdirect.com/applicati...?EdpNo=3112949

[Loser777]

The cost isn't much higher than current modules, so basic logic says that these sticks won't offer much of an improvement-if any.

[Mechromancer]

BTW, OCZ's claim is that it improves memory performance so much, it doesn't need to operate at a higher frequency. If I was made out of money I'd pick up a pair when I do my Phenom build just to see how it improves performance with my x64 OS. Maybe x64 games like Crysis could benefit from it. Unfortunately there are no reviews on these babies so we may never know.

[Mechromancer]

The cost isn't much higher than current modules, so basic logic says that these sticks won't offer much of an improvement-if any.

They're $120 on that site but only $85 here: http://www.directron.com/ocz2t667am4gk.html

I doubt there are many people that have bought these but an $85, 4GB kit custom tailored for the AM2 memory controller ain't too bad. Hmm, maybe OCZ Tony can shine some light on this technology for us .

[SocketMan]

The cost isn't much higher than current modules, so basic logic says that these sticks won't offer much of an improvement-if any.

Yea if it doesn't cost a fortune it must be garbage
Tony should know about it, I've mentioned this kit before, pretty sure it's for
AM2 not AM2+ so don't know if phenom would benefit from it.It has higher density I believe.

EDIT:
On the other hand OCZ has a "special kit" for anything (no offence)

[K20]

*must beat Tony*

As I was wondering about this I searched for "best RAM design K10 memory controller" (it seems I missed out the word "for").

This was one of the results: http://www.reselleradvocate.com/publ...erstory02.html

“Most 4x2GB solutions would use double-sided DIMMs, so the number of ranks is essentially the same as in an 8x1GB solution using single-sided DIMMs. Only one rank can be active at any time, and the number of open pages is the same. On the other hand, if you were to use 2GB single-sided modules, the Intel MMU would not support the 11-bit column addressing required to see the full page width of 16K. Therefore, this is not a possibility for any Intel CPU regardless of chipset to the best of my knowledge. The same restrictions play into the 2x4GB configs, which, by definition, would have to have some issues with addressing, whereas AMD’s controllers can certainly handle them.”

[Daveburt714]

They're $120 on that site but only $85 here: http://www.directron.com/ocz2t667am4gk.html

I doubt there are many people that have bought these but an $85, 4GB kit custom tailored for the AM2 memory controller ain't too bad. Hmm, maybe OCZ Tony can shine some light on this technology for us .

$85 for a 4Gb kit is pretty cheap by any standards.. And as far as the AM2/AM2+ thing goes, I can't imagine they changed the IMC that much on the Phenoms, I would think they would get the same benefits... Of course, I could be wrong...

Input from Tony would be really useful here...
Guess if he doesn't reply we can assume it's all marketing hype...

On the other hand OCZ has a "special kit" for anything (no offence)

I agree with you Socket, but you know my 1066 Reapers are actually 667 chips with an EPP of 1066, and they are doing pretty well. If those sticks turned out to have the same OC characteristics plus the added page width they could be monsters!

[Tony]

They do help, but running 4GB at 1066 looks to be even better being honest. They were more built for the workstation class boards that use desktop cpu's with no overclocking

[prostoman]

Tony, would we have very big performance increase if we had like 2GB set of ram like that only 1066MHz for the entusiasts? If yes, why not build it?

[RyderOCZ]

I agree with you Socket, but you know my 1066 Reapers are actually 667 chips with an EPP of 1066

That would depend on their age. If they are Micron, then yes. If they are built in 2008, then n.

[RonindeBeatrice]

I was wondering about these sticks myself at one point. I figured that whatever performance benefit that might be earned from them would be offset by their 667 DDR rating.

Now that they're so cheap though, I might just pick up a set or two.

[Mechromancer]

They do help, but running 4GB at 1066 looks to be even better being honest. They were more built for the workstation class boards that use desktop cpu's with no overclocking

Yes, theres no question 1066 will be faster and much better for overclocking Phenoms. I just wanted to see some workstation-style, x64 benchmarks to see what type of benefit it would give to the AM2 memory controller.

Also, are there any plans to make 800 or 1066 AM2 memory in the future or will that IMC feature only be taken advantage of in workstation environments?

[Daveburt714]

That would depend on their age. If they are Micron, then yes. If they are built in 2008, then n.

If CPU-Z is right, Guess I happened to get the Micron's then...


So you wouldn't expect the same type of OC'ing out of the Titaniums?

[SocketMan]

I think there is also a 8gb kit of the same ram,but keep in mind that it's for 64bit
OS, and B2 Phenoms 64bit OS'es