OCZ 2GB PC6400 Special Ops Edition Urban Elite

The PC6400 "Urban Elite" is the second OCZ kit we're having a look at, and as you can see, the nature and look of the modules is clear from the first view :


the OCZ "Urban Elite" memory blister


Specifications

The full name of the kit we're reviewing today is the OCZ PC6400 "Special Ops Edition" (SOE) "Urban Elite". Quite a mouthful and the memory is as such a part of the "special edition" section of OCZ ram. OCZ has been bringing out a lot of new memory lineups lately, like the nVidia and ATI certified modules, and some other Special Ops memory kits as well... This "Urban Elite" version is positioned at the top of the "Special Ops" mini lineup.

Now if you've got all those lines of memory a bit confused by now, don't worry: you are not alone! OCZ has been diversifying their existing memory line-ups as well lately with several sub branches, so much so actually, that it becomes difficult sometimes to see the trees through the forest... Especially for novice buyers, things can get a little confused: OCZ has so many PC6400 parts out there, many of which have a lot of similar specifications. Among all the PC6400 parts, these do look promising however :

800MHz DDR2

EPP 4-4-3-15 (CAS-TRCD-TRP-TRAS)

240pin DIMM

Parity : Unbuffered

Special edition XTC Heat spreader

Lifetime Warranty

Operating voltage : 1.9-2.1 Volts

EVP (Extended Voltage Protection) : 2.2V ±5%

OCZ's Enhanced Latency Technology

Memory size : 2x 1024Mb



Look and Feel

This is OCZ's PR on the Urban Elite kit:

Serious gamers put heavy bandwidth requirements on their memory, and put a premium on both superior performance and dependability. Featuring ultra-low 4-4-3 timings, the new OCZ Special Ops Edition (SOE) Urban Elite is ultimate balance of speed, reliability, and high capacity, making them an ideal solution for gamers. This new line of limited edition OCZ memory features a distinctive urban camouflage motif heatspreader and a price tag that has an edge over competitors. SOE Urban Elite 2GB (2x1024MB) dual channel kits are the ultimate memory upgrade for the latest graphic-intensive PC games, such as Battlefield 2, Half Life 2, Doom 3, and Quake 4, which deliver the best end-user experience with 2GB+ of memory.

All Special Ops Edition modules are 100% hand-tested for quality assurance and compatibility and feature high quality XTC (Xtreme Thermal Convection) heatspreaders for the most effective heat dissipation. Furthermore, each OCZ SOE module is backed by the industry leading OCZ Lifetime Warranty and technical support for unparalleled peace of mind.

Let's have a closer now:


front of the modules with the part label


back of the modules, the typical OCZ design style

As the PC8500 platinum kit we just looked at, these modules are also equipped with the "XTC" heatspreaders. Only the colours differ a little... The heat spreader design is of course what makes these modules stand out and what gives them their name : they have a "camouflage" drawing on the metal of the heat spreader, and the difference between the Urban Elites and the "normal" Special Ops Edition is the color : in this case its almost black, whereas the Special Ops is more greenish. The name of the kit hints to the many "battlefield like" FPS (first person shooter) games out there. The look as well as the name of the kit surely brings over the "made for gaming" message, which is the whole point of course...


Left to right (click to open) : some more details

Onto the third OCZ kit ->