OCZ Releases 16GB ‘P45 Special’ Memory Kit

When Techgage first launched three years ago, the common standard for a new PC build was the inclusion of 1GB of RAM. Most people at that time were still running a hearty 512MB. Later that year, it suddenly became the new standard to have 2GB in your rig, and it was even necessary in most cases for the best all-around gameplay experiences (especially with FEAR, which was truly hardcore at the time of its release).

It wasn’t until Vista’s launch that people began to really see the value in having 4GB of RAM, and it didn’t take long before the hardcore users slammed 8GB into their rigs. Even that is reaching overkill for most people though, as that much RAM is difficult to utilize unless you have incredibly specific needs. So… how can this be brought to the ‘asinine’ level? With a 16GB of course, courtesy of our friends at OCZ.

The ‘P45 Special’ (not to be confused with a sidearm) comes in a 4GB x 4 kit and is designed for Intel’s P45 chipset, since it’s the first desktop chipset to allow support for that much memory. The modules themselves come in at DDR2-800 speeds and utilize 5-6-6-18 timings and feature a fantastic-looking pure-black heat spreader. You can expect the kit to retail for around $450. Tempting, isn’t it?

The PC2-6400 4GB modules are ideal for enthusiasts, professionals, and DIY system-builders using 64-bit operating systems that can take advantage of high density memory configurations. As the ultimate challenge for hardcore gamers, the latest DirectX-10 games require large amounts of memory to minimize swapfile access and allow smooth game play.