OCZ today announced their official crossover into DDR3 memory to coincide with the recent launch of the Intel Bearlake Chipset.

OCZ?s hand-tested DDR3 solutions enable enthusiasts to take advantage of the P35 platform.

The first OCZ DDR3 products will accommodate standard JEDEC specifications for third generation DDR. OCZ is pleased pick up where their high-end DDR2 memory left off and offer Gold Series memory kits in PC3-8500 (1066MHz) and PC3-10666 (1333MHz) speed grades.

OCZ Gold DDR3 modules will be initially available in 2x512MB and 2x1024MB dual channel kits. These modules are currently available in limited quantity. Each module is 100% hand-tested for quality assurance and compatibility and feature proprietary gold-mirrored XTC (Xtreme Thermal Convection) heatspreaders for the most effective heat dissipation. As part of OCZ?s line-up of premium memory, the DDR3 series is backed by a Lifetime Warranty.