System memory is one thing that you actually want when building a good system. Currently more of it better and significantly faster is better. Here we are testing out some super sexy EL DDR DC Platinum 3200 from OCZ Technology Inc. What makes platinum version memory so special? Fine, not only do you obtain memory rated to run at 400MHz DDR at CL 2-2-3-5 but you will also obtain remarkable new platinum heat spreaders, with OCZ's loyalty to quality. There are few memory companies in market introducing new and modern memory products, and OCZ simply stands high as one of top contenders.

This type of memory appears entire in 2 volume kits. Together with a 2 x 256MB (512MB) and a 2 x 512MB module kit. Here we will be testing 2 x 256MB kit. Earlier than we move on, I would also like to cover what the speed rating covers when it comes to DDR memory. This is small list that breaks it down and simple to understand.

1. PC2100 - 133MHz/DDR266

2. PC2400 - 150MHz/DDR300

3. PC2700 - 166MHz/DDR333

4. PC3200 - 200MHz/DDR400

5. PC3500 - 216.66MHz/DDR433

6. PC3700 - 233MHz/DDR466

7. PC4200 - 266MHz/DDR533

8. PC4500 - 282.66MHz/DDR566

With most recent chipsets Canterwood and Springdale just introduced by Intel, we want super fast memory that will allow us overclock newer "C" stepping processors. Even stock these CPU's are running 200MHz so they want minimum of PC3200. If you plan on overclocking, you would like some truly good PC3500 or higher. And pretty honestly, hardcore overclocking crowd will be calling for PC4200 and higher. Particularly after the introduction of new Intel P4 2.4C and 2.6C CPU's. The core of these chips look to top out at just over 3500MHz. Thus 2.4C want about 290MHz and the 2.6C will need around 270MHz to reach 3500MHz plateau. Now there is no memory available that is sold guaranteed to run those speeds, but let’s hope companies start to set up these to masses soon.