OCZ PC3500 Gold Gamer eXtreme Edition DDR Memory Pictorial Review Posted!

Dashken · 28th Sep 2005, 12:27 AM

Are you looking for the ultra-low latency memory without paying a premium price? Then the OCZ PC3500 Gold Gamer GX DDR memory might be what you are after!

Boasting a rated clock speed of 433MHz @ 2-2-2-5, these modules make use of Winbond BH-5 UTT memory chips! Check them out!

Link : OCZ PC3500 Gold Gamer eXtreme Edition DDR Memory Pictorial Review!

zachig · 28th Sep 2005, 04:26 PM

Yay, that's an awesome memory for gamers with very tight timings. I personally still prefer the TCCD based memory modules. Too bad that most of the new memory modules on based on UTT BH-5 rather than TCCD. And those which are based on TCCD are more expensive.

Adrian Wong · 28th Sep 2005, 04:58 PM

Using UTT memory chips allows them to sell these modules at a lower price than they can with TCCD chips.

UTT chips are generally from wafers with poorer yields. So, some people consider them to be low-grade memory.

Then again, Winbond no longer sells the BH-5 per se. So, all their chips are sold as UTT, AFAIK.

Majormaggot · 28th Sep 2005, 10:22 PM

umm this is a bit off topic, but what is TCCD chips and whats so speacial aboot them??

Papercut · 28th Sep 2005, 10:30 PM

TCCD chips are produced by Samsung. What makes them so special is that they can run at timings of 2-2-2-5 at 200MHz (most can also do it up to 215-220) whereas most "value" chips do 2.5-3-3-x, 3-3-3-x, 2.5-4-4-8, etc. And when you loosen the timings for TCCD RAM to 2.5-3-3-7/8 or 2.5-4-3-7/8, most of them can go up to 280MHz and beyond.

Majormaggot · 29th Sep 2005, 02:07 AM

ic ic wo how do u know if the mem u buy has tccd chips??

zy · 29th Sep 2005, 02:29 AM

just look at your memory chips ..

they will say Samsung

and then at the bottom part they will state TCCD

..

s p r a n k i k o · 29th Sep 2005, 10:36 AM

Another off-topic question, how do I join the OCZ giveaway contest?

For some reason, I couldn't log in when I entered my email addie.

zy · 29th Sep 2005, 11:37 AM

its not the same as forum login

you have to register if you are a first time user

Adrian Wong · 29th Sep 2005, 01:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by s p r a n k i k o

Another off-topic question, how do I join the OCZ giveaway contest?

For some reason, I couldn't log in when I entered my email addie.

OT : The ARP mailing list is a double-opt-in mailing list. So, you need to register yourself at http://list.rojakpot.com/. Make sure you check both boxes.

Then, you will receive an e-mail to authenticate your e-mail address. You must click on the link in the e-mail to activate the registration.

Hope that helps you some!

28th Sep 2005, 12:27 AM	#1 (permalink)
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28th Sep 2005, 04:58 PM	#3 (permalink)
Adrian Wong Da Boss Join Date: 10 Oct 2002 Location: In front of my ASUS F8V notebook! Posts: 30,146 Reputation: 3081 Rep Power: 67	Using UTT memory chips allows them to sell these modules at a lower price than they can with TCCD chips. UTT chips are generally from wafers with poorer yields. So, some people consider them to be low-grade memory. Then again, Winbond no longer sells the BH-5 per se. So, all their chips are sold as UTT, AFAIK. __________________ Dr. Adrian Wong Tech ARP \| Blog @ Tech ARP \| The Free Trade Zone DYKT : The only offshore account I have is at the sand bank? Keep Tech ARP free! Visit our sponsors! We need PROGRAMMERS and TECHNICAL WRITERS! Contact us if you are a hot shot programmer or technical writer! My items for sale : 50x SD Card \| Memory Stick PRO \| Cyclone Energy Saver \| Seiko SS watch \| Tiger/Carlsberg beer jugs \| Travel Speakers \| Motorola V600 \| Nokia N90 SOLD! \| New Lowepro Mini Trekker AW Other items for sale @ the FTZ : Zalman CNPS9500 LED @ $20 \| Zalman CNPS7700 Cu @ $20 \| Zalman CNPS7000 Cu @ $20 \| Swarovski bracelet watches \| Dell 17" LCD \| Hi-Fi speakers \| English DIVX movies \| HP LaserJet toners! \| Office chairs

28th Sep 2005, 10:30 PM	#5 (permalink)
Papercut Hyperactive Join Date: 14 Jul 2004 Location: Singapore! Posts: 4,991 Reputation: 2428 Rep Power: 33	TCCD chips are produced by Samsung. What makes them so special is that they can run at timings of 2-2-2-5 at 200MHz (most can also do it up to 215-220) whereas most "value" chips do 2.5-3-3-x, 3-3-3-x, 2.5-4-4-8, etc. And when you loosen the timings for TCCD RAM to 2.5-3-3-7/8 or 2.5-4-3-7/8, most of them can go up to 280MHz and beyond. __________________ PC Specs "Use in a cool dry place away from direct sunlight. Keep out of reach of n00bs. Overclock within 24 hours of opening. Do not read instructions before proceeding, do not use only as directed. May cause frustration, late nights and empty wallets. If symptoms persist please consult your hardware professional."

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29th Sep 2005, 02:29 AM	#7 (permalink)
zy Dead Join Date: 16 Dec 2002 Location: Penang,Malaysia - Buffalo,New York Posts: 12,842 Reputation: 1998 Rep Power: 37	just look at your memory chips .. they will say Samsung and then at the bottom part they will state TCCD .. __________________ current: P4-3.2\|P4P800-Deluxe\|512x4-DDR\|NV6600 WD2500KS\|WD5000AAKS\|AD-7191A\|1860NX\|Z2300\|MP470 home (malaysia): P4C-2.6@3.1-StockHSF\|AI7\|256x2-BT-D43\|512x2-DT-D43\|A9600XT-VIVO WD1200JB\|2xWD2500KS\|DRU-800A\|DVD-E616P\|LTR-52327S\|152x\|V.S.4121\|iP1500 laptop: M1210\|T7200\|2GBDDR667\|160GB5K160\|GO7400

28th Sep 2005, 04:26 PM	#2 (permalink)
zachig Active Join Date: 9 Feb 2005 Location: Somewhere Posts: 782 Reputation: 232 Rep Power: 6	Yay, that's an awesome memory for gamers with very tight timings. I personally still prefer the TCCD based memory modules. Too bad that most of the new memory modules on based on UTT BH-5 rather than TCCD. And those which are based on TCCD are more expensive.

28th Sep 2005, 10:22 PM	#4 (permalink)
Majormaggot Getting there Join Date: 5 Sep 2005 Posts: 164 Reputation: 59 Rep Power: 4	umm this is a bit off topic, but what is TCCD chips and whats so speacial aboot them??

29th Sep 2005, 10:36 AM	#8 (permalink)
s p r a n k i k o "0104" Join Date: 31 Aug 2005 Location: Manila Posts: 780 Reputation: 213 Rep Power: 6	Another off-topic question, how do I join the OCZ giveaway contest? For some reason, I couldn't log in when I entered my email addie. __________________ Main rig: Opteron 170/3Ghz \| DFI NF4 Ultra-D \| http://valid.x86-secret.com/show_oc?id=163569 OCZ Platinum Elite Edition 1Gb/2-3-3-5/1T \| EVGA7900GTO Secondary rig: Opteron 144/2.9Ghz \| Abit KN8 Ultra \| http://valid.x86-secret.com/show_oc?id=212009 Team Xtreme 1Gb/2-3-3-5/1T \| XFX7900GS

29th Sep 2005, 11:37 AM	#9 (permalink)
zy Dead Join Date: 16 Dec 2002 Location: Penang,Malaysia - Buffalo,New York Posts: 12,842 Reputation: 1998 Rep Power: 37	its not the same as forum login you have to register if you are a first time user __________________ current: P4-3.2\|P4P800-Deluxe\|512x4-DDR\|NV6600 WD2500KS\|WD5000AAKS\|AD-7191A\|1860NX\|Z2300\|MP470 home (malaysia): P4C-2.6@3.1-StockHSF\|AI7\|256x2-BT-D43\|512x2-DT-D43\|A9600XT-VIVO WD1200JB\|2xWD2500KS\|DRU-800A\|DVD-E616P\|LTR-52327S\|152x\|V.S.4121\|iP1500 laptop: M1210\|T7200\|2GBDDR667\|160GB5K160\|GO7400