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Sunnyvale, CA—March 18, 2008—OCZ Technology Group, a worldwide leader in innovative, ultra-high performance and high reliability memory, today unveiled blistering fast PC3-16000 DDR3 modules that are NVIDIA® SLI™ certified to run at extreme 2GHz speeds on the next generation of NVIDIA nForce™ 790i Ultra SLI motherboards also released today. Designed to offer enthusiasts the rock-solid stability and speed they’ve been demanding since the mainstreaming of DDR3 platforms, the OCZ PC3-16000 SLI-Ready series makes use of the unbeatable overclocking capabilities of the nForce 790i Ultra SLI platform and takes DDR3 to new heights.

“OCZ is excited to partner with NVIDIA on the launch of the new nForce 790i Ultra SLI platform which is a DDR3 overclocking dream come true for enthusiasts,” commented Alex Mei, Executive Vice President and CMO, OCZ Technology Group. “By releasing a range of EPP 2.0 DDR3 kits as well as our ESA Certified PC Power & Cooling Turbo-Cool 1200 PSU alongside the nForce 790i Ultra SLI launch, we are able to provide a robust total solution to consumers looking for a unique combination of unbeatable overclocking and easy monitoring in real time.”

“We are proud to work with OCZ Technology on a wide spectrum of products, including their cutting-edge EPP 2.0 DDR3 SLI Memory-certified memory, which helps expand our overall enthusiast ecosystem” said Tom Petersen, Director of Technical Marketing for MCP Business Unit at NVIDIA. “By working together, we are able to provide our customers a complete solution that takes full advantage of the full performance capabilities of our new nForce 790i Ultra SLI platform.”

Each OCZ PC3-16000 SLI-Ready memory module features EPP 2.0, the next generation of the widely adopted EPP 1.0 SPD (Serial Presence Detect) specification. Delivering enhanced system performance, OCZ EPP 2.0 modules are programmed to boot at 2000MHz DDR3 with aggressive timings of 9-8-8. Only motherboards equipped with the custom-designed NVIDIA nForce 790i Ultra BIOS can detect the optimized SPD profiles and ensure the memory functions under the best possible conditions. The exclusive OCZ SPD profiles take out the guesswork and provide enthusiasts and gamers with significant overclocked performance with no manual adjustment or compatibility issues.

As part of the NVIDIA SLI technology ecosystem, these modules undergo a rigorous series of tests by NVIDIA and are certified to provide enthusiasts and gamers the performance, compatibility, and stability they seek when building an SLI gaming system. Tailored specifically for the NVIDIA gamer, each OCZ DDR3 certified memory kit features the exclusive black SLI-Ready XTC (Xtreme Thermal Convection) heatspreader for the most efficient heat dissipation, and a look that stands out like its performance.

With the fusion of the sophisticated EPP 2.0 memory specification, high-speed OCZ DDR3 architecture, the new OCZ PC3-16000 kits are the ultimate breakthrough for advanced SLI platform gaming performance.

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About the OCZ Technology Group, Inc.
OCZ Technology Group, a member of JEDEC, designs, develops and manufactures ground-breaking, high performance memory and computer components that set industry standards. OCZ products are the first choice for users needing high-reliability, ultra-high performance solutions. In 2007, PC Power & Cooling and Hypersonic PC were brought into the OCZ Technology Group, forming a well-rounded, highly innovative organization that places the company at the forefront of high-end computing. All of OCZ Technology Group's products are available through its worldwide network of distributors, online resellers and retail stores. For more information visit our website at http://www.ocztechnology.com

About NVIDIA
NVIDIA is the world leader in visual computing technologies and the inventor of the GPU, a high-performance processor which generates breathtaking, interactive graphics on workstations, personal computers, game consoles, and mobile devices. NVIDIA serves the entertainment and consumer market with its GeForce® graphics products, the professional design and visualization market with its Quadro® graphics products, and the high-performance computing market with its Tesla™ computing solutions products. NVIDIA is headquartered in Santa Clara, Calif. and has offices throughout Asia, Europe, and the Americas. For more information, visit http://www.nvidia.com.