OCZ Technology announced Monday the release of the fastest memory product available on the market?a new DDR2 series capable of 1000MHz (1GHz) speeds at CAS 4 latency (4-5-4).

The new PC2-8000 Platinum XTC offers a CAS 4 latency at 1GHz, making these modules the industry's fastest memory.

The new 1GHz DDR2 series will be available in two latency variations; At DDR2-1000, the PC2-8000 Platinum XTC Edition operates at 5-5-5-15 timings, whereas the PC2-8000 Platinum XTC Extreme Edition is rated at 4-5-4-15. Both parts are offered in capacities ranging from 512MB modules to 2GB (2x1024) dual channel kits.