Bios Settings:

   Once I checked the memory for any defects, I then went into the BIOS to set the EPP operation. Here's some screens.

EPP Enabled

EPP Set Memory

   Enabling EPP on this kit automatically set the memory timings to 5-5-5 and also set the speed to 1066MHz in the BIOS as shown above. However the one thing it didn't change was the voltage. After I booted up I noticed the memory was only at 1.85v. That's no where near the recommended 2.1v. So I simply rebooted and raised the voltage to OCZ's recommendation of 2.1v.

Testing & Overclocking:

Test Hardware:

Results:

   Well overclocking didn't turn out too well. I tried raising the memory to 1100MHz using it's stock ratings and it didn't boot. I then tried 1100MHz at an increased voltage of 2.2v ( up from 2.1v) and it almost booted to desktop but then had critical memory errors. If I can't get a measly 34Mhz overclock with another .1v then I know it's pretty much a lost cause. That's ok though, this kit is specifically tuned for what it's rated at. 1066Mhz at only 2.1v utilizing EPP settings that can strategically tune the memory for best performance on high end NVIDIA SLI 590 and 680i chipsets.

ASUS AiBooster System Utility

Sisoft Sandra Memory Bandwidth Test

Conclusion:

   Well overclocking memory it's not, unless you want to juice it up for not that much of a gain. However it's already rated for an impressive 1066Mhz so you have to expect that it's already pretty much maxed out. If it wasn't, it would be OCZ's new 1150MHz memory kit, right? It's more breath taking in a review to take a 800MHz kit up to 1100MHz then it is a 1066Mhz to 1100MHz. Hence the reason for little overclocking drama. 

   What this kit does do however is deliver an impressive combination of exclusive good looks, EPP integration, and a high performance 1066MHz. The required 2.1v for 1066MHz operation is lower than most so that will help it run cooler. I think OCZ has done a great job with this kit and delivering it right on time with the launch of the new NVIDIA SLI 680i chipset. If you're looking for a solid high performance memory kit to use with your new NVIDIA SLI 590 or 680i chipset board, I have no problems with recommending this OCZ PC2-8500 NVIDIA SLI Edition DDR2 Memory Kit.

   Keep in mind that if you do not have a NVIDIA SLI chipset, but are looking for some high performance memory, you can check out all our memory reviews for some more great options (including quite a few OCZ kit reviews!). I'd like to thank OCZ for allowing me to check out this great memory kit and if you're looking to pick it up, you can do so below!