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OCZ Technology Group, a worldwide leader in innovative, ultra-high performance and high-reliability memory and flash-based storage as an alternative to hard disk drives, has signed a strategic partnership with global distributor EZY Infotech to further strengthen fulfillment of OCZ’s premium solid state drives (SSDs) for enterprise clients on a global scale. The partnership will allow for the distribution of OCZ’s SSDs into EZY’s catalog of top-tier brands, and results in a direct channel to customers seeking ultra-reliable flash storage, memory and power solutions for business infrastructures. Read the rest of this entry »

OCZ Technology launched the highly anticipated SSD (Solid State Drive) – Vertex Limited Edition. Based on OCZ’s cutting edge architecture, the new Vertex is ment for the power users who need demanding performance. Built with SATA 3Gb/s, the Vertex LE Series easily integrates into today’s mobile and desktop platforms and features TRIM support to optimize performance over the drive’s lifespan. While the Vertex LE line will only be available for a brief time in 100GB and 200GB capacities, like all OCZ SSDs it comes backed with a 3-year warranty and renowned support and service for the ultimate peace of mind. Read the rest of this entry »

First of all make sure you have all the right tools and all the pieces at hand. For this demonstration we’re installing a P5QL-E motherboard from ASUS and a OCZ MODXSTREAM PRO 700 W power supply on a THERMALTAKE SOPRANO DX case.

Rule no. 1 is that no matter what, you MUST install the power supply first, otherwise you may have big troubles trying to fit it in its designated place. As shown in the video, it’s an easy process, the biggest problem you may encounter is your ability to move it into its place. If you find yourself unable to make it fit into place, you may wanna check if it’s not upside down. Once you got it right, it’s a matter of screwing 4 screws on the outside of the case and it’s all done.

Before you can install your motherboard you must install the I/O shield that comes with every motherboard. The I/O shield is a thin sheet of aluminum that fits the I/O options of the motherboard, that’s why all motherboards come with its own shield. You have to remove the shield already in place on the case (if that exists) and snap the new shield in the place. It’s only a matter of aligning the shield and press it from the inside of the case until it snaps in.

Now you’re ready to install the motherboard. Check the mounting holes on the case. Usually the cases have mounting points to fit all motherboards, which means that not all the holes will be used. You can grab your motherboard, align it with the I/O shield and notice which mounting holes you will be using. You should use all those spacers into the mounting points to avoid motherboard touching the PC case. Just screw them by hand, because they will tighten up when you screw the actual screws on the motherboard.

Aligning the motherboard can be tricky and frustrating, specially if it’s your first time. Try to align it with the I/O shield and the center mounting point of the case. Screw all screws on a zig-zag pattern and don’t tighten them until they all are in place. The trickiest thing is to connect the pins of the front panel of your case. These are: USB ports, power switch, reset switch, hard drive activity LED, power LED and internal speaker. The pins are clearly marked as which one is which so you won’t have any problem to identify them. The motherboard connectors are also marked, but you may have troubles reading that fine writing. To clearly identify them you should check the motherboard manual.

Attaching the power connectors to the motherboard is as simple as aligning the connector’s locking tab with the latching key and push it straight down. Don’t forget the 4 pin connector which connects in the same way. That’s all the connector will be using so far, more will be attached to the hard drives, DVD writer, card readers, etc. and they will be covered on future tutorials.

Entering the memory market in August 2000, OCZ Technology was built around the determination to manufacture the best high speed DDR and RDRAM. OCZ was founded by enthusiasts, for enthusiasts, and their commitment to the end-user has not digressed.

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OCZ Technology has been an innovator in many areas. OCZ Technology was  the first manufacturer to make Dual Channel optimized memory available to the public, which originally took advantage of nVidia’s Twinbank or Dual DDR architecture, found in their nForce chipset. They  have now taken that technology and tailored it for the Canterwood, and Granite Bay chipset’s. OCZ developed and was the first to implement ULN technology, which has been a critical element in their manufacturing process for some time. At OCZ diligently work to improve communication with CPU and motherboard chipset manufacturers prior to the release of their products. Only in this manner can they fine-tune their memory’s SPD settings, ensuring a synergistic relationship between the memory module, memory controller, and microprocessor. In today’s rapidly evolving semiconductor industry, such communication is not simply research, but a necessary component of our manufacturing process.

At OCZ htey have one primary goal, and it is to make sure that every customer is 110% satisfied. Every employee at OCZ is dedicated to accomplishing this goal. OCZ’ s engineers are constantly developing the fastest and best performing products. Their marketing department ensures all the information needed to make an informed purchase is available and presented in an easy to understand format. The technical support department constantly studies and tests the latest hardware to be as informed as possible to help you with any issue you may have. OCZ’ s customer service department is filled with customer satisfaction fanatics who will refuse to let you be unsatisfied.