Now that both AMD and Intel are primarily using DDR2 memory technology, sales of this memory type are no doubt going to accelerate quite significantly. For now DDR2-667 looks to be the DDR400, until higher DDR2 memory frequencies become more standard. That said, you can expect memory manufacturers to now be offering a huge range of DDR2 memory. For example OCZ now offer a total of seven different dual-channel memory module kits that are all rated at PC2-5400 (DDR2-667). The latest of which are from their Limited Edition series and are known as the OCZ DDR2 PC2-5400 Special Ops Edition memory modules.

Sounds very official and quite covert does it not? Well these military edition memory modules are probably just what avid Rainbow Six and Battlefield 2 gamers have been waiting for. While memory modules like those from the Corsair Pro series light up when active, giving away their position like a signal flare, the OCZ Special Ops Edition memory modules remain hidden in the vast jungle gamers call computer cases. Okay, well despite their efforts to camouflage, they do not exactly hide inside a computer case.

This is obviously because green, brown and black camo is best suited to out door environments. Additionally, it does not help that the majority of the memory module is covered by a chrome honeycomb heatspreader. When you take a look at the various pictures included in this review you will see exactly what I mean. Honestly, I do not feel chrome was the best option for these memory modules. Now a black honeycomb heatspreader on the other hand would look much better. In fact, I know a black heatspreader would look much better as I painted mine black; I found the chrome just too repulsive on these modules.

The black honeycomb heatspreader just seems to make these modules look so much more serious, like they really are some kind of Special Ops memory. Anyway, those not completely sold on looks will probably be just as interested to check out the specifications list. Obviously, the modules I have here today are designed to operate at 667MHz as they are PC2-5400 modules. The dual-channel kits come in either 1GB or 2GB varieties and todays sample is the latter. These 1GB sticks are rated at CAS4-4-4-12 which is reasonably good for DDR2-667 memory modules.

The actually memory ICs themselves measure just 15mm x 15mm in diameter. Unfortunately, because OCZ has re-labeled the memory chips it is impossible to tell their exact specifications. Nevertheless, this is not that important as OCZ guarantee the timings of all their memory modules. OCZ claim that these particular memory modules feature OCZ Enhanced Latency Technology and OCZ's unique Extended Voltage Protection that allows PC2-5400 modules to handle voltages up to 2.2V ±5% and still be covered by their Lifetime Warranty.

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