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Despite the big hype and the overcompensatingly large heat sinks that sometimes accompany modules these days, memory has the smallest spec sheet in the industry. Usually the entire spec sheet can fit within the tiny confines of a jail cell sized sticker on the module. Because of the "EnJoY" size spec sheet, this section is pretty small. Also, like EnJoY, I will be using a pair of balled up socks to enhance the appearance of the specifications section. Here first is a list of specifications plucked fresh from the OCZ web site.

Ohhhh, ahhhhh, look at those specs. DDR3-2133 means a ridiculous stock frequency of 1067MHz. Forget overclocking, just getting this memory to run stable at stock clocks is going to be a futile battle for many. I appreciate OCZ for putting this amazing kit out there, but someone clearly didn't communicate with the technical support division because they wouldn't touch these sticks with a ten foot pole. Good luck dealing with average Joe who can't wrap is mullet around the fact that his processor is the reason he can't run the memory at 1067MHz. I will be keeping my eyes on the OCZ technical support forum and relay any amusing threads that may pop up because of our new best friend here, the OCZ Blade PC3-17000, also known as OCZ Blade PC3-techsupportnightmare.

Oh, and by the way, if you haven't guessed, there are some highly binned Elpida Hyper IC's under the hood of these bad boys. These aren't your grandma's Hyper either. These have the individual throttle bodies, dual Garrett T3/T4 turbo's, lumpy cams and a 3" straight through exhaust. These Elpida Hyper's were binned for these sticks and these sticks only. This obviously means I now have at my disposal some of the best DDR3 memory that money can buy...and boy will you need to spend a lot of money if you want them too.

With crazy specs, and thorough binning, comes equally thorough prices. Here is what I could find for pricing at the time of posting...

• Sohodiffusion.com - $433.90 CND
• Mindfactory.de - 348,90 €

Obviously availability is limited with nowhere in the US showing stock through Google search. A few European sites are listing this kit at 348€+ and only Sohodiffusion.com listing in North America right now, at not a 'bad' price. Say what you want about the prices but if you don't like it, don't buy them. Try to walk into a Beamer dealership and walk out with an M3 for the same price of a Volkswagen Rabbit. As the saying goes, you gotta pay if you want to play.