Posted on Tuesday, June 02 2009 @ 18:11 CEST by Thomas De Maesschalck
OCZ is showing off several new products at Computex, including 80 Plus Gold and Silver certified Z-Series power supplies, the 1TB 3.5" Colossus SSD prototype, new DDR3 memory modules, a DIY ION netbook and a DIY ultra-compact HTPC.
Showcasing the final production version of the highly-anticipated “Z-Series” Gold and Silver 80 Plus® certified power supplies along with a breadth of new initiatives, OCZ continues to prove its cutting-edge solutions are always ahead of the curve for enthusiast communities worldwide.
“Computex represents a great opportunity to showcase our newest solutions for high performance computing,” commented Alex Mei, CMO of the OCZ Technology Group. “We are especially excited about the new Z-Series PSU lineup which delivers superb power and efficiency with an exceptional 80+ Gold certification, and we continue to push the envelope in SSD technology with the introduction of a one terabyte 3.5” Solid State Drive designed specifically for desktop gaming and workstations; these are just two of the exciting products we will have on display at the event.”
Available in both modular and non-modular editions, the Z-Series Z1000 (1KW) and Z850 (850W) PSUs deliver over 90% efficiency at typical load, making them an excellent contender for high-end PCs and workstations that require maximum wattage and stability. For mid-range wattage needs including gamers and home PC users, the Silver Certified (over 89% efficient) 550W and 650W will also be available from this line. The Z-Series will begin shipping to retailers early this month.
With a line of SSDs leading the adoption of flash mass storage, OCZ is excited to reveal for the first time the OCZ “Colossus” one terabyte SSD prototype, in a new 3.5” form factor to be a truly viable flash-based solution for desktops without the need for converter brackets. OCZ continues to pave the way in the SSD sector and prove that these next generation drives are the ideal upgrade for cutting-edge computing, offering incredible storage capacities and fast data access for your home, office, or gaming station.
Continuing its leadership in memory offerings, OCZ will demo new lightning-fast DDR3 modules developed for the impending Intel® Core™ i7 i975 CPUs. Rated at blazing speeds of 2133MHz and ultra-tight 8-9-8 timings, the OCZ PC3-17000 Blade Series raises the bar and offers gamers and overclockers a premium solution that can unleash the full potential of the latest Intel platforms.
Introducing its latest DIY notebooks, OCZ will showcase new 10” Neutrino ION Netbooks and ultra-compact HTPC (Home Theater PC) that takes advantage of NVIDIA®’s ground-breaking ION solution. OCZ will also introduce the latest 17” DIY laptop, an NVIDIA graphics powerhouse for users looking for the ultimate mobile gaming system.
