The packaging for this kit is similar to the way most memory is packaged now days, in the usual plastic clam shell. A blue and orange theme is used on this particular memory kit which makes it eye catching. The front of the package proclaims “High Performance DDR3 Memory” and “Low Voltage”. The rear of the package has a long list of what the customer should expect when this kit is purchased.

• Low Voltage - OCZ’s dual channel low voltage memory was specifically developed for the Intel® Core i7, i5, and i3 processors to provide unparalleled compatibility and performance when installed in one of these cutting edge platforms.
• OCZ Performance - OCZ Technology is committed to bringing the most innovative and highest performing memory to market. Each and every memory module is designed to deliver unprecedented performance even for the most demanding PC environments.
• OCZ Quality - OCZ memory products are 100% hand tested to ensure compliance with stringent quality standards. OCZ binning guarantees exceptional performance and compatibility with most motherboards.
• Customer Support - To provide our customers with the finest support in the industry, all OCZ memory is backed by a Lifetime Warranty* and includes free technical support for direct, expert advice. Contact OCZ Technical Support at (800) 459-1816 or email us at [email protected]. (*Lifetime Warranty is not available for Europe customers. For the latest warranty information please visit ocztechnology.com)

The heat spreaders applied to this Platinum kit are what OCZ calls their XTC (Xtreme Thermal Convection) cooling solution. The heat spreaders upon initial inspection appear to be adequate for the task at hand. Depending on the system you might be assembling, these heat spreaders could be just the ticket. There are no tall fins to get in the way of a massive CPU air cooling solution, albeit in some cases the fin style heat spreaders will work better.

As you can see on the label affixed to the modules, these sticks are rated at DDR3-2000 (PC3-16000) at 8-9-8 timings and 1.65v.

Since OCZ’s claim to fame for this memory seems to be for the P55 chipsets, we’ll test using an eVGA P55 FTW motherboard and an Intel® i5-661 processor. Read on as we dig deeper in to exactly how these modules perform.