Key Takeaways

• The Adata XPG Spectrix D41 is for anyone looking for a visually stunning RGB module that also provides room for overclocking.
• The Adata XPG Spectrix D41 is not for those who want an increased speed right out of the box.
• The Adata XPG Spectrix D41 offers a beautiful design with a unique translucent diffuser, excellent overclocking potential, and individual control through the XPG RGB software.

Spectrix D41 RGB Packaging and Unboxing

The box is made of cardboard and it comes in black and red colors background.

Unboxing

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Adata XPG Closer Look

It is time to take a look at the kit and discuss its design elements followed by the RGB lighting effect.

The Adata XPG Spectrix D41 comes in three colors which are Crimson Red, Tungsten Gray, and Black. Black is for the TUF Gaming Alliance. TUF Gaming Alliance has products from various manufacturers supporting the Asus TUF series motherboards in terms of looks and compatibility making it easier for the users to buy TUF Gaming Alliance labeled products with ease of mind that the products will be compatible and overall will look that good when it comes to color coordination of the build.

The kit has a black PCB and it is multi-layered. We can see ICs on both sides which could mean the same PCB is being used for all the capacities. Our kit has single-sided modules. There are four memory chips on the left side and four on the right side. There is a single thin thermal pad running across the entire length of the heat spreader.

Available in multiple 8GB modules, these kits maintain a minimum 8GB capacity to control costs. Ranging from 2666MHz to 4133MHz, our 8GB kit features a base frequency of PC4-17000 (2133MHz) with timings at 15-15-15-35 and 1.20V. The rated specifications are 16-16-16-39 at PC4-21300 (2666MHz) and 1.20V. These non-ECC, Unbuffered DIMMs follow a 288-pin layout (DDR4) and are Intel XMP 2.0 ready, tested for compatibility with both Intel and AMD platforms, including AMD Ryzen-based chips on the AM4 socket.

In my experience, most DDR4 modules do not come with a chip in the middle of the PCB and that also rings true for this one. They have adopted a hexagonal design for the heat spreaders. Each module measures 133.3×45.8x8mm (LxHxW), emphasizing the importance of considering module height in relation to CPU cooler clearance. The bold yet pleasant design of the heat spreaders adds to the overall aesthetic appeal.

The aluminum heat spreaders feature pointy edges, grooves, curves, and a central XPG logo on a sleek black rhombus. The Tungsten Gray color adds sophistication, but the heat spreaders don’t span the full PCB length, leaving it at a 30mm height. Unfortunately, a sticker on one side disrupts the kit’s overall aesthetic.

This sticker has XPG branding on the leftmost side in black color which makes the appearance of the sticker pleasant in person. Part No of the kit is printed on the top of the sticker which is AX4U266638G16-DT41. Warranty voids in case this sticker is removed.

Let’s take a look at the top of the modules where all the lighting magic comes from.

There is a white color translucent diffuser on the top with a length of 113mm. It does not run across the entire length of the PCB but has a reference from the heat spreaders.

In my opinion, the unique diffuser stands out by featuring varying widths, with 8mm at the center and 5mm at the edges along its length. Synchronously designed with the heat spreader’s top half, it incorporates sharp angular turns on the 17mm edges, resulting in a cohesive and aesthetically pleasing overall look.

Featuring 5 individually controllable RGB LED zones beneath the diffuser, the XPG RGB software allows personalized lighting control. Notably, the top side of the heat spreaders showcases four triangular cutouts at the extreme ends, offering a glimpse of the diffuser’s illumination. This is a wise design to spread the light not only from the top but from these cutouts as well. But they sever another person as we observed during our testing.

The overall lighting of the kit can be affected by the strong surrounding lighting solution inside the chassis. In our case the fully brightened CableMod Wide Beam RGB LED strip was making this kit look less bright with uneven light distribution on the diffuser. As the red color seemed to be an orange accent, blue was light blue.

But the lighting coming from these cutouts was in full and original color to which the kit was set at, confirming that it is not the kit but the powerful surrounding lighting that is impacting. As soon as we turned off the CableMod strip, we could see evenly distributed lighting on the diffuser with original colors in full swing.

These kits use Samsung B-Dies which makes them offer utmost performance. The package is a standard monolithic 78-ball FBGA. Die Density is 8 Gb B-Die (20 nm) with a composition of 1024M x8 (64M x8 x16 banks). This kit is XMP 2.0 certified with 16-16-16-39-55 at 1.20V at 1333MHz. This kit has only one XMP profile stored on it. Some kits reportedly use two XMP profiles on them for better cross-platform compatibility.

Adata XPG RGB Lighting And Software

Before proceeding to our testing section, let’s talk about the RGB lighting effects on this kit as this is a primary aspect of these modules in addition to the performance. We tested lighting on the Asus ROG Maximus X Hero motherboard with pre-installed Asus AURA Sync software. While AURA Sync allowed overall control, it lacked individual memory modules and lighting zone customization

Attempting to use XPG RGB software alongside AURA Sync proved problematic, leading us to uninstall AURA Sync. XPG RGB software functioned seamlessly, featuring a similar interface with an ‘XPG’ logo on the top left, a Close button on the right, and On/Off buttons below it. Lighting can be turned off completely by clicking on this button and can be turned back on using the same button.

There are 12 modes listed on the left side of the interface, which are:

RGB Software

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We have made a demo video of the lighting effects. We have yet to horn out video editing skills so bear with us on this one. It may not do the justice of how good the lighting effects on this kit are but would give you an idea about it.

Here is how it looks.

RGB Showcase

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X99 Testing

We have tested this drive on the X99 platform. The test bench setup is as follow:

• Intel i7 6850k
• Asus RO Rampage V Edition 10
• Open Loop Setup using Swiftech/Alphacool items
• Samsung 840 EVO 250GB SSD
• Seagate 2TB Barracuda
• Colorful iGame GTX 1050Ti
• Corsair AX1200i

We conducted performance tests on the memory kit using AIDA64 Extreme and SiSoftware Sandra suite. Initially tested at default 2133MHz and with XMP, we attempted overclocking with a BCLK of 125 and CPU Strap at 125, but our system didn’t respond, so we reverted to a manual overclock.

With XMP, DRAM timings and voltages adhered to the manufacturer’s specifications. Using BIOS version 1703 on the Asus motherboard with a maximum frequency support of 3333MHz (OC), we successfully overclocked the kit to 3400MHz with relaxed timings. Starting at 2800MHz and 1.35V with timings of 16-16-16-39, we progressively increased the frequency.

3000MHz at 1.40V with 16-16-16-39 was successful. Attempting 3200MHz with the same timings failed, but relaxing to CAS 17 at the same voltage succeeded. Trying 3400MHz with CL 18 also proved successful. Beyond this, due to platform restrictions, further overclocking was not possible. The achieved 734MHz above the rated speed of 2666MHz demonstrates the kit’s notable overclocking potential. Now, let’s delve into the results.

We ran the AIDA64 on all above-described frequencies which are 2133MHz, rated 2666MHz, and overclocked 3400MHz.

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Should You Buy It?

After testing, I evaluated who the kit was designed for.

Buy It If:

You are looking for a reasonably priced DDR4 kit: The Adata XPG Spectrix D41 offers excellent value for money.

You prefer RGB lighting: With 5 lighting zones per module, the Adata XPG Spectrix D41 makes for a perfect RAM for anyone looking to slot it inside an RGB-centered build.

Don’t Buy It If:

You are working with a compact build: While a decent boost was noticed during overclocking, anyone looking for a faster out-of-the-box experience might not be interested in this kit.

Conclusion

The ADATA XPG SPECTRIX D41, showcased at PAX 2018, features vivid RGB lighting compatible with major motherboard lighting solutions. Design-wise, the black PCB with ICs on both sides follows a standard design, and our single-sided kit uses 4 Samsung chips on each side, with no central chip on the PCB. The aluminum heat spreaders sport a bold design with pointy edges, grooves, and curves, forming a medallion-like center.

This design repeats on both sides. A 113mm white translucent diffuser sits on top, referenced by the spreaders. Five RGB zones below, controlled via XPG RGB software, create even lighting. Triangular cutouts at the spreaders’ ends showcase the diffuser, and the XPG branding, without a logo, leaves a positive impression.

While the XPG RGB software offers 12 lighting modes, compatibility issues with Asus AURA Sync led to the removal of AURA Sync installation. The lighting zones, each with five zones per module, provide versatile customization. The Adata XPG Spectrix D41 kit showcases truly impressive RGB effects, significantly enhancing its overall aesthetic appeal. We were particularly impressed with the captivating lighting effects displayed by these kits. 

We also got a 734MHz boost over the effective speed of the Adata XPG Spectrix D41 kit. Samsung B-Die was definitely doing a wonderful job here making this kit one heck of a performer. Achieving 3000MHz with 16-16-16-39 timings is notable, suggesting potential for more, though limited by our X99 motherboard’s maximum supported frequency of 3333MHz (OC). These kits carry a limited lifetime warranty.

We are thankful to ADATA XPG for giving us the opportunity to review their Adata XPG Spectrix D41 kit.

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Key Takeaways

• T Force RGB RAM is ideal for those searching for a high-speed DDR4 kit that does not skimp out on its visual appearance.
• T Force RGB RAM is not for anyone who wants a low-profile RAM for a small form factor build.
• T Force RGB RAM offers a visually stunning display of RGB, reasonable speeds, as well as plenty of overclocking headroom.

Let’s go over the specifications first.

Packaging and Unboxing

Here is the complete unboxing experience.

Unboxing

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T-force Night Hawk RGB Closer Look

The T-Force Night Hawk RGB is available in a multiple of 8GB modules. Our kit comprises two 8GB modules featuring CL16-18-18-38 timings and PC4-25600 (3200MHz) bandwidth at 1.35V. These 288-pin DDR4 modules boast a non-ECC, Unbuffered DIMM design and are tested for reliability and compatibility on both Intel and AMD platforms.

Let’s take a closer look at the kit.

Before proceeding further, I would like to clarify one thing: the Legend edition and RGB edition come in Gold, white, and Black color heat spreaders with ARGB lighting on top. There is a single-color LED edition as well in the black color variant with Red, White, and Blue LEDs. The kit we have is NIGHT HAWK RGB in black color heat spreader.

XMP 2.0 readiness is guaranteed. The sleek black heat spreader on the front side extends outward, following the exclusive Hawkeyes concept with a battle totem design, leaving the PCB exposed at the sides and bottom. Though, in my personal opinion, the first look at these would remind one of the Batman logo! Whichever it is, it looks that fine in person though this design is making this particular RAM a high-profile design.

The heat spreaders are securely attached to the PCB with removable screws using an Allen key. The top part features a distinctive design with an orange borderline below the diffuser lining, created through an extrusion process with CNC machining for a symmetric hawk wings style. T Force kits exhibit a robust build, emphasizing the quality of the heat spreaders’ casting and application.

White “RGB” is printed at an angle on the left side, followed by a white T-Force logo in the center, and “NIGHTHAWK” in white on the right side. This design contributes to an appealing and cohesive look for the module.  I appreciate the overall layout and flow of the design. RGB logo is actually confirming that we have the RGB version of the NIGHTHAWK DDR4 kit.

The backside of the module is identical to the front side except that there is a sticker on the lower right side with the part number, timing, speed, and voltage of the kit printed on it. Removing the sticker would void the warranty. The serial number is also printed on the sticker.

The RGB LED diffuser runs the full length of the module, contrasted by heat spreader cutouts, resulting in a sleek and unobstructed design. With two slits per half side for RGB illumination, totaling four slots per side, the overall aesthetic of the module is significantly enhanced.

Featuring a black multi-layered PCB, our kit reveals ICs on both sides, suggesting a uniform PCB across all capacities. With single-sided modules, four memory chips are present on each side. A thin thermal pad spans the entire length of the heat spreader on both populated and non-populated sides. The absence of a chip in the middle adheres to the standard DDR4 design layout.

T-Force Ram Clearance

The module dimensions are 53x147x9mm (HxLxW), with a total height of 53mm, including the 288-pin connector. Consider this when selecting a CPU cooler to ensure the RGB-enabled modules remain visible and unobstructed. Similarly, a 9mm width may obstruct the block of the AIO cooler with the tube side facing the DIMM slots. This is so as the majority of the RAM modules have an overall 7mm or so thickness.

T Force RGB Ram is following the JEDEC Association’s latest RC 2.0 circuit configuration. T-Force is mentioning these kits to be using an ultra-low voltage of 1.2~1.4V with 40% energy saving. I believe this is in comparison with the DDR3 protocol as DDR4 kits are operating between 1.2V to 1.5V with a typical of 1.35V on the majority of the kits.

The transmitting signal of PCB on these kits is up by 35%. There is almost no interference between power and signal as the distance between the power layer on the PCB is increased as compared to the signal layer on the PCB. This would help in overclocking with sustained performance.

RGB Lighting

Speaking of the RGB Illumination, the NIGHTHAWK RGB series DDR4 kits are compatible with:

• ASUS AURA SYNC
• GIGABYTE RGB FUSION 2.0
• MSI MYSTIC LIGHT SYNC
• ASRock POLYCHROME SYNC
• BIOSTAR ADVANCED VIVID LED DJ
• TT RGB PLUS
• RAZER CHROMA

As can be seen, the luminous lighting on the NIGHTHAWK RGB is fully compatible with almost all of the RGB-enabled solutions from various manufacturers. I have tested the kit on GIGABYTE Z490 AORUS PRO AX and MSI MAG Z490 TOMAHAWK.

RGB Showcase

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Kits were read by the RGB FUSION 2 and MYSTIC LIGHT SYNC applications and controlling the RGB lighting was an easier task. This would also allow for color coordination for the themed builds and using the motherboard’s light control application would reduce the need for using multiple RGB lighting control software.

It is important to take a look at the top of the modules since this is the side that will be evidently more visible to the user/gamer than the sides. There is a translucent diffuser on the top which runs across the entire length of the PCB. But it is covered in the middle as the mid-section has a recess to compliment the layout. The diffuser is thicker in the middle as compared to the thin design on the ends.

It seems like TEAMGROUP has focused more on the sides for RGB illumination than on the top but again that was the design element requirement. There are 10 RGB LEDs under the diffuser. The lighting is fluid, vivid, and most importantly, it is done in an even manner as I did not observe any spillover. It is also bright enough not to be disturbed by the surrounding lights.

The T-Force Night Hawk RGB 16GB kit utilizes Hynix C-Die with a monolithic 78-ball FBGA package. The die density is 8 Gb C-Die (18 nm), featuring 1024M x8 (64Mb x8 x16 banks). XMP 2.0 certified, it operates at 3200MHz with timings of 16-18-18-38-56 at 1.35V. The SPD transfer rate is 2400MHz, and the Hynix chips are identified by the part number H5AN8G8NCJR-UHC. Notably, these kits lack a thermal sensor found in kits with Samsung B-Die.

T-Force RGB 16 GB Ram Testing

I have used a T-Force 16GB kit on a new Intel test bench based on the 10th generation Core i7 10700k. Here is the configuration:

• Intel i7 10700k
• MSI MAG Z490 TOMAHAWK
• EK-AIO 240 D-RGB Cooler
• Nvidia GeForce GTX 1080 FE
• Addlink 256GB NVMe SSD
• CORSAIR AX1200i PSU
• Custom Open-Air Test Bench

We are thankful to our sponsors for this test bench; Intel and MSI. The kit has been tested using AIDA64 Extreme, Performance Test, and SiSoftware Sandra suite. XMP was loaded for the tests. The CPU was on Stock, Auto settings including the voltage and core clocks. The kit was overclocked manually. The XMP loaded the manufacturer’s rated DRAM timings and Voltages.

Since T-Force is the first kit on our new test bench, there is no comparison at the moment in the graphs. It will be done in the coming time with more kits. I loaded the XMP and then set the primary timings manually in the UEFI/BIOS. This was done to lock the timings so that BIOS wouldn’t change the timing by manually overclocking the frequency of the kit.

In my initial attempt, I boosted the frequency to 3600MHz with the same 16-18-18-38 timings at 1.40V DRAM voltage, enhancing CAS latency at higher speeds. Pushing further to 4000MHz required VCCIO and VCCSA voltages at 1.35V and 1.40V. For stability, I adjusted timings to 17-19-19-40 above 3600MHz and 18-20-20-45 for 4000MHz, recognizing that further timing relaxation might be necessary for optimal stability.

The above is a CPU-Z screenshot showing the RAM at various frequencies. The maximum I was able to hit was 4000MHz at 1.40V DRAM voltage which is quite a boost.

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Should You Buy It?

Buy It If:

You want a capable DDR4 kit: Its rated frequency of 3200 MHz makes it a reasonably fast kit that is perfect for anyone who owns a DDR4-compatible board.

You prefer RGB lighting: The implementation of RGB on the T Force Night Hawk RGB 16GB is one of the best in the business.

You want overclocking headroom: In our experience, there is a decent amount of overclocking headroom on the T Force Night Hawk RGB 16GB.

Don’t Buy It If:

You want better RAM clearance: With its height of 53mm, compatibility with air CPU coolers can be an issue.

Conclusion

We were sent the T Force Nighthawk RGB Ram for Review. We have employed the kit on our newly established test bench featuring the Intel i7 10700k and MSI MAG Z490. Design-wise, the kit boasts a futuristic Hawkeyes aesthetic with a battle totem design enhanced by vibrant RGB illumination. The black heat spreader, adorned with white and orange accents, creates a bold and cool appearance, seamlessly complementing the overall layout and design.  

The hawk eyes more seem to me like a Batman logo but that is my personal opinion. The heat spreader is die-cast from aluminum material using the extrusion process and computed aided CNC machining work to produce the impeccable product. The quality of the kit is evident! The dimension of a module is 147x53x9mm (LxHxW). The 53mm height of the kit may impact compatibility with CPU air coolers, potentially obstructing the view of the modules.

Additionally, the 9mm width could pose challenges for AIO coolers with tubes near DIMM slots, a concern mitigated by using a 2-module configuration. When it comes to performance, I was able to push the T-Force Night Hawk RGB 16GB to 4000MHz frequency at CL18 using 1.40V for the DRAM. The VCCIO and VCCSA needed tinkering as well to achieve this overclocking with a significant performance boost.

In my opinion, the T-Force Night Hawk RGB 16GB 3200 MHz black kit is positioned fairly in the current market, considering it also includes a lifetime warranty from TEAMGROUP. Gratitude to test bench sponsors Intel and MSI.

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T-Force NightHawk RGB DDR4 3200MHz 16GB Kit Review is a post from Tech4Gamers - All About Technology And Gaming News

Here are all our Ryzen 9 7950x RAM picks with a comparison between them:

Ram

G.Skill Trident Z5 NEO RGB

Kingston Fury Beast DDR5

G.Skill Trident Z5 RGB

Corsair Vengeance RGB

G.Skill Flare X5 Series

TEAMGROUP Elite DDR5

Looks

Award

Best Overall RAM For Ryzen 9 7950X

Best 64GB RAM For Ryzen 9 7950X

Best Performance RAM For Ryzen 9 7950X

Best White RAM For Ryzen 9 7950X

Best Value RAM For Ryzen 9 7950X

Best Budget RAM For Ryzen 9 7950X

What We Liked

Low CL30 Timings, Aesthetics, Performance

Best RAM for video editing, Offers excellent performance

High 6600 MHz Frequency, Performance, Looks

Gorgeous White Design, Performance

Banng for the buck, Best Low-Profile RAM

Best Cheap RAM, Low-Profile Height

What We Disliked

Nothing Significant

No RGB

Expensive

Expensive

No RGB

No Heat Spreader, High CAS40 Latency

Capacity

32 GB (2×16 GB)

64 GB (2×32 GB)

32 GB (2×16 GB)

32 GB (2×16 GB)

32 GB (2×16 GB)

32 GB (2×16 GB)

Frequency

6000 MHz

6000 MHz

6600 MHz

5600 MHz

6000 MHz

4800 MHz

Latency

CL30

CL36

CL34

CL36

CL36

CL40

RGB

Voltage

1.35V

1.35V

1.40V

1.35V

1.35V

1.1V

Amazon

Buy on Amazon

Buy on Amazon

Buy on Amazon

Buy on Amazon

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Buy on Amazon

NewEgg

NewEgg

NewEgg

NewEgg

NewEgg

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Ram

G.Skill Trident Z5 NEO RGB

Looks

Award

Best Overall RAM For Ryzen 9 7950X

What We Liked

Low CL30 Timings, Aesthetics, Performance

What We Disliked

Nothing Significant

Capacity

32 GB (2×16 GB)

Frequency

6000 MHz

Latency

CL30

RGB

Voltage

1.35V

Amazon

Buy on Amazon

NewEgg

NewEgg

Ram

Kingston Fury Beast DDR5

Looks

Award

Best 64GB RAM For Ryzen 9 7950X

What We Liked

Best RAM for video editing, Offers excellent performance

What We Disliked

No RGB

Capacity

64 GB (2×32 GB)

Frequency

6000 MHz

Latency

CL36

RGB

Voltage

1.35V

Amazon

Buy on Amazon

NewEgg

NewEgg

Ram

G.Skill Trident Z5 RGB

Looks

Award

Best Performance RAM For Ryzen 9 7950X

What We Liked

High 6600 MHz Frequency, Performance, Looks

What We Disliked

Expensive

Capacity

32 GB (2×16 GB)

Frequency

6600 MHz

Latency

CL34

RGB

Voltage

1.40V

Amazon

Buy on Amazon

NewEgg

NewEgg

Ram

Corsair Vengeance RGB

Looks

Award

Best White RAM For Ryzen 9 7950X

What We Liked

Gorgeous White Design, Performance

What We Disliked

Expensive

Capacity

32 GB (2×16 GB)

Frequency

5600 MHz

Latency

CL36

RGB

Voltage

1.35V

Amazon

Buy on Amazon

NewEgg

NewEgg

Ram

G.Skill Flare X5 Series

Looks

Award

Best Value RAM For Ryzen 9 7950X

What We Liked

Banng for the buck, Best Low-Profile RAM

What We Disliked

No RGB

Capacity

32 GB (2×16 GB)

Frequency

6000 MHz

Latency

CL36

RGB

Voltage

1.35V

Amazon

Buy on Amazon

NewEgg

NewEgg

Ram

TEAMGROUP Elite DDR5

Looks

Award

Best Budget RAM For Ryzen 9 7950X

What We Liked

Best Cheap RAM, Low-Profile Height

What We Disliked

No Heat Spreader, High CAS40 Latency

Capacity

32 GB (2×16 GB)

Frequency

4800 MHz

Latency

CL40

RGB

Voltage

1.1V

Amazon

Buy on Amazon

NewEgg

NewEgg

Last update on 2023-12-13

More For Ryzen 9 7950X:

• Best CPU Coolers For Ryzen 9 7950X
• Best Motherboards for Ryzen 9 7950X

Best RAM For Ryzen 9 7950X

These are our recommended RAM for the Ryzen 9 7950X:

1. Best Overall RAM For Ryzen 9 7950X: G.Skill Trident Z5 NEO RGB
2. Best 64GB RAM For Ryzen 9 7950X: Kingston Fury Beast DDR5
3. Best Performance RAM For Ryzen 9 7950X: G.Skill Trident Z5 RGB
4. Best White RAM For Ryzen 9 7950X: Corsair Vengeance RGB
5. Best Value RAM For Ryzen 9 7950X: G.Skill Flare X5 Series
6. Best Budget RAM For Ryzen 9 7950X: TEAMGROUP Elite DDR5

G.Skill Trident Z5 NEO RGB

Best Overall RAM For Ryzen 9 7950X

Memory Type: DDR5 | Capacity: 32GB (2 x 16GB) | Frequency: 6,000MHz | CAS Timing: CL30 | Latency (Nanoseconds): 10ns | RGB: Yes | Voltage: 1.35V

Design: The G.Skill Trident Z5 NEO RGB offers a beautiful design with an all-black brushed aluminum strip that seamlessly blends into the matte black body, giving the RAM an aggressive yet minimalistic look. Moreover, I loved the translucent RGB bar that takes the aesthetics to the next level.

Performance: The RAM kit shows impressive performance without needing any manual overclocking, with RAM speeds up to 6,000MHz. Moreover, the 10ns latency proved immensely fast in my gaming tests, allowing the RAM to load larger maps without any problems.

Overclocking Potential: With its impressive stock performance, the RAM kit also shows decent overclocking potential but requires a lot of voltage to do so. During my overclocking tests, I managed to increase the frequency by 600MHz but had to increase the voltage by 0.75V to achieve the result.

Buy It If

You want impressive performance with beautiful aesthetics: If you’re looking for a RAM kit that complements the Ryzen 9 7950X CPU perfectly in performance and has beautiful aesthetics, I recommend purchasing the G.Skill Trident Z5 NEO RGB 32GB kit.

Don’t Buy It If

You dislike high-voltage RAM kits: If you dislike RAM kits that consume more power, the G.Skill Trident Z5 NEO RGB kit is not for you because of its greater voltage consumption, especially during manual overclocking.

What Makes It The Best Overall RAM For Ryzen 9 7950X?

If you want the RAM that is basically the complete package, you should go with the G.Skill Trident Z5 NEO RGB without any second thoughts. Its high performance, low input voltage, gorgeous looks, and everything is up to mark, making it the best overall RAM for Ryzen 9 7950X.

Editor`s Note

Personally, I loved the G.Skill Trident Z5 NEO RGB DDR5 RAM kit the most out of the others because of its impressive stock performance, design, and overclocking capabilities. Additionally, the RAM kit has also been picked as our best overall RAM for the Ryzen 9 7950X. If you have the budget, you won’t regret buying this kit.

– Hayyan Serwer

Kingston Fury Beast DDR5

Best 64GB RAM For Ryzen 9 7950X

Memory Type: DDR5 | Capacity: 64GB (2 x 32GB) | Frequency: 6,000MHz | CAS Timing: CL36 | Latency (Nanoseconds): 12ns | RGB: No | Voltage: 1.35V

Design: The Kingston Fury Beast DDR5 64GB RAM kit looks good with its sharp edges and aggressive heat spreader design with its low-profile build. Also, the dual DIMM slot kit makes it perfect for smaller PC cases. However, I disliked that the RAM does not offer any RGB, making it look simple.

Performance: The RAM kit undoubtedly has outstanding performance because of its RAM size and memory speeds. During my testing, I could complete CPU-intensive tasks such as video rendering much quicker than with other RAM kits. Moreover, I also noticed a spike in FPS during my gaming tests.

Overclocking Potential: Outside of its stock performance, the Kingston Fury Beast RAM kit also offers impressive overclocking potential, allowing users to go all-out with manual overclocking. I managed to gain a decent 900MHz boost and tightened the 12ns latency timings to 10ns for faster operations.

Buy It If

You have lots of CPU-intensive tasks: If you have lots of CPU-intensive tasks and need greater RAM capacity, I recommend purchasing the Kingston Fury Beast DDR5 64GB RAM kit because of its performance and overclocking capabilities.

Don’t Buy It If

You require RGB lighting: If you have a flashier PC build, the Kingston Fury Beast RAM kit might not fit because it doesn’t have any RGB. In such cases, I don’t recommend buying this kit.

What Makes It The Best 64GB RAM For Ryzen 9 7950X?

If you’re looking to equip your Ryzen 9 7950X with 64GB of RAM for either video editing or hardcore gaming, then the Kingston Fury Beast DDR5 is for you. The RAM offers great value for money, which sets it apart from the competition, and its overall feature set, including high speed and low latency, makes it the best 64GB RAM for Ryzen 9 7950X.

• Best DDR5 RAM

G.Skill Trident Z5 RGB

Best Performance RAM For Ryzen 9 7950X

Memory Type: DDR5 | Capacity: 32GB (2 x 16GB) | Frequency: 6,600MHz | CAS Timing: CL34 | Latency (Nanoseconds): 10.3ns | RGB: Yes | Voltage: 1.40V

Design: The G.Skill Trident Z5 RGB 32GB DDR5 RAM kit has a sleek and futuristic look, with its beautiful heatsink coming in multiple colors. I installed the darker RAM kit to complement my build and loved the RGB light bar throughout the RAM sticks.

Performance: The RAM kit showcases outstanding gaming performance with its 6,600MHz frequency and tight CL34-40-40-105 timings. During my gaming tests, the 10.3ns latency timing proved its speed by loading larger maps almost instantly.

Overclocking Potential: During my overclocking tests, I realized the G.Skill Trident Z5 RGB doesn’t have a lot of overclocking potential and could only take the frequency to 7,000MHz with a substantial voltage increment. Furthermore, the performance didn’t increase much with the overclocks.

Buy It If

You want high-end stock performance without thermal throttling: If you’re looking for a RAM kit that provides high-end stock performance for the AMD Ryzen 9 7950X CPU, the G.Skill Trident Z5 RGB will keep you happy while also staying away from thermal throttling.

Don’t Buy It If

You want to overclock your RAM kit: If you want to overclock your RAM kit, I don’t recommend purchasing the G.Skill Trident Z5 RGB DDR5 RAM kit because of its limited overclocking potential.

What Makes It The Best Performance RAM For Ryzen 9 7950X?

The G.Skill Trident Z5 RGB is truly one of the best-performing RAMs out there, especially since you can get it to 6,600MHz without any manual overclocking. So, if you want this RAM’s high-end gaming capabilities, then you should definitely go for it because it is hands down the best performance RAM for Ryzen 9 7950X.

• Best RAM For Gaming

Corsair Vengeance RGB

Best White RAM For Ryzen 9 7950X

Memory Type: DDR5 | Capacity: 32GB (2 x 16GB) | Frequency: 6,000MHz | CAS Timing: CL36 | Latency (Nanoseconds): 12ns | RGB: Yes | Voltage: 1.35V

Design: The Corsair Vengeance RGB 32GB DDR5 RAM kit looks out of this world with its distinct dual-tone design philosophy. Personally, we loved the RAM’s RGB light bar at the top that goes all the way from one end to another and complements the stick’s design.

According to Nauman Siddique, one of our hardware experts, the RAM kit offers a beautiful design with customized XMP profiles. This is what he stated in his review:

“This kit offers brilliant digitally controllable RGB lighting with even diffusion and vivid colors. Another key advantage is the creation of customized XMP profiles.”

Performance: The RAM kit offers outstanding stock performance with the Ryzen 9 7950X, allowing for hardcore gaming at 4K resolution. During our dedicated gaming tests, we saw no bottlenecking issues and found the 6,000MHz frequency to be the sweet spot for the CPU.

Overclocking Potential: During our overclocking tests, we achieved a decent 600MHz boost without changing the CL timings. We did, however, increase the voltage to 1.40V to achieve the results, but the overclocks were stable throughout the testing.

Buy It If

We took a few images during our review:

Corsair Vengeance RGB

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You need a high-performance white RAM kit: If you’re building a white PC and have a higher budget, we recommend purchasing the Corsair Vengeance RGB DDR5 RAM kit because of its outstanding performance and beautiful design.

Don’t Buy It If

You’re using a bigger air cooler: Because of the RAM’s size, you may face compatibility issues if you’re using a bigger air cooler. We recommend looking into case compatibility before making the purchase.

What Makes It The Best White RAM For Ryzen 9 7950X?

If you’re building a white gaming PC with the Ryzen 9 7950X, then there is no other RAM that is going to fit as well in your rig as the Corsair Vengeance RGB. It offers the perfect amount of performance to handle all the memory-intensive tasks, and it does so while looking absolutely beautiful. That’s why we have selected it as the best white RAM for the Ryzen 9 7950X.

• Read Our Corsair Vengeance RGB DDR5-6000 Kit Review
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G.Skill Flare X5 Series

Best Value RAM For Ryzen 9 7950X

Memory Type: DDR5 | Capacity: 32GB (2 x 16GB) | Frequency: 6,000MHz | CAS Timing: CL36 | Latency (Nanoseconds): 12ns | RGB: Yes | Voltage: 1.35V

Design: The G.Skill Flare X5 Series DDR5 RAM kit offers a simple design with a honeycomb heatsink without much else going on. While the RAM doesn’t offer any RGB, I didn’t mind the lack of lighting because of its inherent design that fits in with most PC builds.

Performance: In terms of performance, the G.Skill Flare X5 doesn’t show any bottlenecks or thermal throttling with the Ryzen 9 7950X at 4K resolution. Moreover, the 6,000MHz frequency and CL36 CAS timings are more than enough to provide decent gaming performance without any problems.

Overclocking Potential: Moving to its overclocking potential, unfortunately, the RAM doesn’t offer lots of overclocking capabilities, and I could barely increase the frequency even with a greater voltage output. However, I did expect this much from a value RAM kit.

Buy It If

You’re looking for a value RAM with remarkable stock performance: If you’re looking for a value RAM with remarkable stock performance, the G.Skill Flare X5 Series DDR5 kit will keep you happy with its price and performance ratio.

Don’t Buy It If

You want to overclock your RAM: If you’re looking to overclock your RAM, I don’t recommend purchasing the G.Skill Flare X5 Series DDR5 kit because of its limited overclocking capabilities.

What Makes It The Best Value RAM For Ryzen 9 7950X?

The G.Skill Flare X5 Series offers the best bang for the buck without any doubts. Once you enable the EXPO profile, you can expect some serious performance from it. While the RAM does not come with RGB, it still looks quite beautiful with its minimalistic design features. Overall, for the price, the Flare X5 is the best value RAM for the Ryzen 9 7950X.

TEAMGROUP Elite DDR5

Best Budget RAM For Ryzen 9 7950X

Memory Type: DDR5 | Capacity: 32GB (2 x 16GB) | Frequency: 4,800MHz | CAS Timing: CL40 | Latency (Nanoseconds): 16.6ns | RGB: Yes | Voltage: 1.1V

Design: The TEAMGROUP Elite DDR5 RAM kit has nothing to offer in terms of aesthetics and design. Since the RAM uses no heat spreader, it has an old-school black PCB look. Of course, this also means the kit doesn’t have any RGB and barely fits in any PC builds.

Performance: Being on the budget end, the TEAMGROUP Elite DDR5 RAM kit only has a 4,800MHz frequency with loose CL40 timings. However, during my performance testing, the RAM did not bottleneck the Ryzen 9 7950X CPU and instead provided decent performance at 4K resolution.

Overclocking Potential: The TEAMGROUP Elite DDR5 RAM kit doesn’t have any overclocking potential because it doesn’t utilize a heatsink. During my overclocking tests, the RAM became unstable easily, and I could only achieve a ~150MHz stable increment.

Buy It If

You’re on a low budget and want RAM that doesn’t bottleneck high-end CPUs: If you’re on a tight budget and require a RAM kit that doesn’t bottleneck high-end CPUs like the Ryzen 9 7950X, I recommend buying the TEAMGROUP Elite DDR5 kit because of its price and performance.

Don’t Buy It If

You require a better RAM cooling solution: In case you want a RAM kit with a better heatsink and lower thermals, I don’t recommend buying the TEAMGROUP Elite DDR5 RAM kit because it doesn’t even offer a heat spreader.

What Makes It The Best Budget RAM For Ryzen 9 7950X?

If you’ve already used up most of your budget on the Ryzen 9 7950X and a GPU to go along with it, then you should buy the TEAMGROUP Elite DDR5. For the price, the RAM is a no-brainer. That’s why we have selected it as the best budget RAM for the Ryzen 9 7950X.

How We Picked The Best RAM For Ryzen 9 7950X

To ensure that the RAM we selected is indeed the best RAM for Ryzen 9 7950X, we follow specific criteria. So, whether it’s the value, performance, or overall category, each selected RAM is the best in its own way.

• Budget: Any DDR5 RAM that is aimed toward high-end performance is going to cost a lot. But being expensive doesn’t necessarily mean being overpriced. So, the RAM we selected should still offer good value for money.
• Frequency & Latency: Performance is the top priority when purchasing RAM. So, the RAM we selected should offer the best possible performance figures at that price point, and that includes its frequency and latency.
• Power Consumption & Temperatures: While the power consumption of a RAM is unlikely to affect your electricity bill, it indicates how much overclocking room the memory comes with. Hence, power consumption is an important factor to keep in mind as it can determine the efficiency and performance of the RAM.
• Aesthetics: Aesthetics also play an important role in a RAM’s success, especially if you’re going for a themed PC. While it is not essential for a RAM to offer RGB lighting and other flashy perks, they are always good to have and should be mentioned in the pros list.

Looking for more options? We have you covered:

• Best RAM For Ryzen 9 7950X3D
• Best RAM For Ryzen 9 7900X3D
• Best RAM For Ryzen 7 7800X3D
• Best RAM For Ryzen 9 7900X
• Best RAM For Ryzen 7 7700X
• Best RAM For Ryzen 5 7600X

Hayyan Serwer

[CPU Coolers & RAM Expert]

Hayyan Serwer is a tech enthusiast, with a love for PC building and article writing. Hayyan specializes in writing about CPU coolers and RAM kits. Hayyan has been familiar with the tech industry for over half a decade now, and has now stepped into providing quality reviews for the latest and greatest tech.

Get In Touch: hayyan@tech4gamers.com

6 BEST RAM For Ryzen 9 7950X [Tested In 2023] is a post from Tech4Gamers - All About Technology And Gaming News

Take a look at our Best Ryzen 7 7800X3D RAM selection, all compared to each other:

RAM

Kingston FURY Renegade Silver

G.Skill Trident Z5 RGB

Corsair Vengeance RGB

G.Skill Ripjaws S5 32GB

G.Skill Ripjaws S5 64GB

Looks

Award

Best Overall RAM

Best Performance RAM

Best White RAM

Best Value RAM

Best 64GB RAM

What We Liked

Great performance, High-speed 6400MHz kit, Lifetime Warranty

6600MHz speed and Low latency

Looks, Aluminum Heat Spreader, Lifetime Warranty

Performance, Value for money, Low profile

Extreme high-speed performance, Low profile, Compatibility, Outstanding build quality

What We Disliked

No RGB

Pricey

A bit expensive

No RGB

No RGB Lightning

Memory Type

DDR5

DDR5

DDR5

DDR5

DDR5

Capacity

32GB (2×16 GB)

32GB (2×16 GB)

32GB (2×16 GB)

32GB (2×16 GB)

64GB (2×32 GB)

Frequency

6400MHz

6600MHz

6000MHz

6000MHz

6000MHz

Latency

CL32

CL34

CL36

CL30

CL32

Latency (Nanoseconds)

10ns

10.3ns

12ns

10ns

10.66ns

RGB

Voltage

1.40V

1.40V

1.35V

1.35V

1.40V

Amazon

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Buy on Amazon

RAM

Kingston FURY Renegade Silver

Looks

Award

Best Overall RAM

What We Liked

Great performance, High-speed 6400MHz kit, Lifetime Warranty

What We Disliked

No RGB

Memory Type

DDR5

Capacity

32GB (2×16 GB)

Frequency

6400MHz

Latency

CL32

Latency (Nanoseconds)

10ns

RGB

Voltage

1.40V

Amazon

Buy on Amazon

RAM

G.Skill Trident Z5 RGB

Looks

Award

Best Performance RAM

What We Liked

6600MHz speed and Low latency

What We Disliked

Pricey

Memory Type

DDR5

Capacity

32GB (2×16 GB)

Frequency

6600MHz

Latency

CL34

Latency (Nanoseconds)

10.3ns

RGB

Voltage

1.40V

Amazon

Buy on Amazon

RAM

Corsair Vengeance RGB

Looks

Award

Best White RAM

What We Liked

Looks, Aluminum Heat Spreader, Lifetime Warranty

What We Disliked

A bit expensive

Memory Type

DDR5

Capacity

32GB (2×16 GB)

Frequency

6000MHz

Latency

CL36

Latency (Nanoseconds)

12ns

RGB

Voltage

1.35V

Amazon

Buy on Amazon

RAM

G.Skill Ripjaws S5 32GB

Looks

Award

Best Value RAM

What We Liked

Performance, Value for money, Low profile

What We Disliked

No RGB

Memory Type

DDR5

Capacity

32GB (2×16 GB)

Frequency

6000MHz

Latency

CL30

Latency (Nanoseconds)

10ns

RGB

Voltage

1.35V

Amazon

Buy on Amazon

RAM

G.Skill Ripjaws S5 64GB

Looks

Award

Best 64GB RAM

What We Liked

Extreme high-speed performance, Low profile, Compatibility, Outstanding build quality

What We Disliked

No RGB Lightning

Memory Type

DDR5

Capacity

64GB (2×32 GB)

Frequency

6000MHz

Latency

CL32

Latency (Nanoseconds)

10.66ns

RGB

Voltage

1.40V

Amazon

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Last update on 2023-12-14

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Best RAM For Ryzen 7 7800X3D

Following are our top picks for the Best RAM For Ryzen 7 7800X3D: 

1. Best Overall RAM For Ryzen 7 7800X3D: Kingston Fury Renegade Silver 32 GB
2. Best Performance RAM For Ryzen 7 7800X3D: G.Skill Trident Z5 RGB 32 GB
3. Best White RAM For Ryzen 7 7800X3D: Corsair Vengeance RGB 32GB
4. Best Value RAM For Ryzen 7 7800X3D: G.Skill Ripjaws S5 32GB DDR5-6000
5. Best 64GB RAM For Ryzen 7 7800X3D: G.Skill Ripjaws S5 64GB DDR5-6000

Kingston Fury Renegade Silver

Best Overall RAM For Ryzen 7 7800X3D

Specifications: Memory Type: DDR5 | Capacity: 32GB (2x 16 GB) | Frequency: 6,400MHz | Latency: CL32 | Latency (Nanoseconds): 10ns | Voltage: 1.40V | RGB: No

Design: The Kingston Fury Renegade Silver 32GB DDR5 RAM comes in a unique silver design with an aluminum brushed heat spreader. We loved the RAM’s design but disliked it doesn’t have any RGB. There’s another kit that provides RGB, but the price increment decreases its value drastically.

Performance: Moving to its performance, the Kingston Fury Renegade Silver offers a decent 6,400MHz frequency and a latency of 10ns. During our dedicated performance testing, we saw uninterrupted gameplay and found zero stutters in CPU-intensive tasks.

Overclocking Potential: Aside from its AMD EXPO-enabled performance, the RAM kit also provides impressive overclocking capabilities. During our overclocking attempt, we managed to increase the frequency by 400MHz without changing the voltage or CAS timings. With a better motherboard, you can take the frequencies above 7,200MHz.

Talking about its overclocking potential, Nauman Siddique, our hardware reviewer, states in his review:

“This kit has performed quite well out of the box and even offered a free performance upgrade.”

Buy It If

We took a few images during our review:

Kingston Fury Renegade Silver

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 You want remarkable performance with easy overclocking capabilities: If you’re looking for a cream-of-the-crop RAM kit that offers impressive stock performance and allows easy overclocking, we recommend buying the Kingston Fury Renegade Silver 6,400MHz DDR5 RAM kit.

Don’t Buy It If

 You dislike higher voltage RAM kits: If you dislike RAM kits that have higher voltage, we don’t recommend purchasing this kit because of its stock voltage going at 1.40V.

What Makes It The Best Overall RAM For Ryzen 7 7800X3D?

The Kingston Fury Renegade Silver DDR5 RAM has great features, making it rival great RAM titles. Additionally, the build quality of the product with its lifetime warranty makes it one of the top choices in the market, and that’s why we have crowned it as the best overall RAM for the AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D.

• Read Our Kingston Fury Renegade 32GB 6400MHz CL32 RAM Review
• Best RAM For Gaming

G.Skill Trident Z5 RGB

Best Performance RAM For Ryzen 7 7800X3D

Specifications: Memory Type: DDR5 | Capacity: 32GB (2x 16 GB) | Frequency: 6,600MHz | Latency: CL34 | Latency (Nanoseconds): 10.3ns | Voltage: 1.40V | RGB: Yes

Design: The G.Skill Trident Z5 32GB DDR5 RAM kit looks astonishing in most PC builds, providing a sleek and futuristic look with its aluminum-brushed heatsink. I loved that the body is available in silver and black colors, and the RGB lighting complements the RAM’s overall looks without increasing its height drastically.

Performance: In terms of performance, the G.Skill Trident Z5 offers 6,600MHz frequency with CL34 timings and a low 10.3ns latency. During my gaming tests with the AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D CPU, all the maps loaded almost instantly at 1440p and 4K resolutions, showcasing the RAM’s outstanding speed.

Overclocking Potential: Aside from its performance, the RAM kit also offers decent overclocking potential. In my overclocking tests, I easily increased the RAM’s frequency to 7,000MHz without changing the voltage or lowering the latency. However, you can do so if you feed more power to the RAM kit.

Buy It If

You’re looking for a sleek design with fast latencies: If you’re on the lookout for a RAM kit that provides a sleek and creative design with decent RGB and fast latencies, the G.Skill Trident Z5 RGB DDR5 RAM kit will make you happy with its design and performance.

Don’t Buy It If

 You’re on a tighter budget: The G.Skill Trident Z5 RGB DDR5 RAM kit isn’t for you if you’re on a tighter budget because of its higher price.

What Makes It The Best Performance RAM For Ryzen 7 7800X3D?

The G.Skill Trident Z5 is one of the best-performing RAMs that also looks stunning aesthetic-wise and has quite a sturdy build quality. Moreover, the RAM’s impressive overclocking potential makes us title it the best performance RAM for the AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D.

Editor`s Note

Personally, I loved the G.Skill Trident Z5 32GB DDR5 RAM because of its outstanding performance, price, aesthetics, overclocking capabilities, and customizations. If you’re building a new PC with the AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D CPU, I assure you this purchase will keep you happy for a long time. You also get better future-proofing because of the RAM’s overclocking performance.

– Wajih Hyder Chohan

Corsair Vengeance RGB DDR5 32GB

Best White RAM For Ryzen 7 7800X3D

Specifications: Memory Type: DDR5 | Capacity: 32GB (2×16 GB) | Frequency: 6,000MHz | Latency: CL36 | Latency (Nanoseconds): 12ns | Voltage: 1.35V | RGB: Yes

Design: The Corsair Vengeance RGB 32GB DDR5 RAM kit provides an outlandishly elegant white design on its heatsink with beautiful RGB at the top. We also loved the RAM’s impressive build quality with an aluminum heat spreader that improves its longevity.

According to Nauman Siddique, the RAM kit’s aesthetics and lighting are beyond this world. He stated in his review:

“This kit offers brilliant digitally controllable RGB lighting with even diffusion and vivid colors.”

Performance: Moving towards its performance, the Corsair Vengeance RGB kit offers a 6,000MHz frequency with slower CL36 timings and a 12ns latency. However, during our dedicated performance testing, the RAM kit did not bottleneck the AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D CPU at all and performed all tasks quickly.

Overclocking Potential: The Corsair Vengeance RGB DDR5 RAM kit also offers impressive overclocking capabilities. During our overclocking tests, we managed to increase the frequency by 500MHz with a 0.25V increment without changing the timings.

Buy It If

Here are a few pictures we took during our review:

Corsair Vengeance RGB

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 You’re going to overclock your white RAM: If you’re building a white PC and require a kit that provides outstanding AMD EXPO-enabled performance along with decent overclocking potential, we recommend buying the Corsair Vengeance RGB DDR5 RAM kit because of its capabilities.

Don’t Buy It If

You don’t have enough RAM clearance: We don’t recommend purchasing this RAM kit if you’re using a bigger air cooler because of the RAM’s height. You should take the RAM clearance into account before purchasing.

What Makes It The Best White RAM For Ryzen 7 7800X3D?

The Corsair Vengeance RGB DDR5 RAM kit fares well against its rivals while providing beautiful aesthetics. If you’re building a white PC with the AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D processor, the RAM’s performance, looks, and overclocking capabilities make it a perfect fit. Thus, also being rewarded as the best white RAM for the AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D.

• Read Our Corsair Vengeance RGB DDR5 32GB RAM Review
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G.Skill Ripjaws S5 32GB DDR5-6000

Best Value RAM For Ryzen 7 7800X3D

Specifications: Memory Type: DDR5 | Capacity: 32GB (2x 16GB) | Frequency: 6,000MHz | Latency: CL30 | Latency (Nanoseconds): 10ns | Voltage: 1.35V | RGB: No

Design: The G.Skill Ripjaws S5 32GB DDR5 RAM kit showcases a simple design, excluding RGB, making it a difficult fit for better-lit PC builds. However, we loved that the RAM kit utilizes a honeycomb design to prevent thermal throttling, providing better overclocking potential.

Performance: The G.Skill Ripjaws S5 RAM kit offers a decent 6,000MHz frequency with CL30 timings and a low 10ns latency. During our dedicated performance testing at 1440p and 4K resolutions, we saw no issues in video editing and gaming at max settings.

Overclocking Potential: Moving towards its overclocking potential, we were surprised the RAM showed impressive overclocking capabilities. We increased the frequencies by 600MHz but also had to increase the voltage to 1.42V. This also decreased the latencies to 9.09ns.

Nauman Siddique was impressed by the RAM’s value and performance, and stated the following in his review:

“The G.Skill Ripjaws S5 6000MHz CL30 is the best of both worlds when it comes to value for money and performance. With a durable build quality and limited lifetime warranty, this is easily a hand-picked kit for mainstream users.”

Buy It If

Here are a few images from our review:

G.Skill Ripjaws S5 32GB

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 You want the best value RAM with outstanding overclocking capabilities: If you’re looking for a RAM kit that provides insane value and also allows you to achieve respectable overclocks, we recommend purchasing the G.Skill Ripjaws S5 32GB DDR5 RAM kit because of its price-to-performance ratio.

Don’t Buy It If

 You require RGB: There aren’t many things to dislike about the G.Skill Ripjaws S5 32GB DDR5 RAM kit, except for its absence of RGB lighting. If you’re building a PC with lots of RGB, we don’t recommend buying this kit.

What Makes It The Best Value RAM For Ryzen 7 7800X3D?

If one looks at the high-performing capabilities and reliability of G.Skill Ripjaws S5 32GB DDR5-6000, which comes at an affordable price, it is the best value RAM for the Ryzen 7 7800X3D on the market today, which also allows outstanding overclocking capabilities.

• Read Our G.Skill Ripjaws S5 32GB DDR5-6000 RAM Review
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G.Skill Ripjaws S5 64GB DDR5-6000

Best 64GB RAM For Ryzen 7 7800X3D

Specifications: Memory Type: DDR5 | Capacity: 64GB (2x 32GB) | Frequency: 6,000MHz | Latency: CL32 | Latency (Nanoseconds): 10.67ns | Voltage: 1.4V | RGB: No

Design: The G.Skill Ripjaws S5 64GB DDR5 RAM showcases a simple design like its 32GB variant, with no RGB and a honeycomb heatsink for better thermals. I loved the RAM’s build quality and performance-oriented design but disliked that it lacked RGB for people who prefer some lighting in their build.

Performance: The RAM kit also offers impressive performance with its 64GB capacity, 6,000MHz frequency, CL32 timings and 10.67ns latency. During my performance testing, the RAM showcased its video rendering capabilities, along with outstanding gaming performance.

Overclocking Potential: Aside from its AMD EXPO-enabled performance, the RAM kit also showcases exceptional overclocking potential. With my overclocking tests, I managed to achieve a decent 600MHz increment but had to increase the voltage to 1.50V for the kit to stabilize.

Buy It If

 You want a high-capacity RAM kit with great build quality for CPU-intensive tasks: If you’re looking for a 64GB RAM kit to pair with your AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D CPU for greater CPU-intensive tasks such as video editing, I advise purchasing the G.Skill Ripjaws S5 64GB kit for its performance and longevity.

Don’t Buy It If

 You dislike higher overclocked voltage: I don’t recommend purchasing this RAM kit if you dislike RAM kits with higher overclocked voltage, as the G.Skill Ripjaws S5 64GB takes up to 1.50V of power.

What Makes It The Best 64GB RAM For Ryzen 7 7800X3D?

If you’re looking for a highly dedicated memory performance on a 64GB scale with high frequency and sturdiness, can get along with the Ryzen 7 7800X3D, and are looking for an unembellished option, the G.Skill Ripjaws S5 64GB DDR5-6000 is the go-to choice. It is definitely the best 64GB RAM for the AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D.

How We Picked & Selected These RAM Kits For The Ryzen 7 7800X3D

While choosing the most optimal RAM options for Ryzen 7 7800X3D, you’ll likely want to maximize the processor’s overall performance and increase the PC’s speed. For this purpose, the user will explore different products and do thorough research. Therefore, I have mentioned important factors to consider when purchasing.

• Budget: When choosing RAM, purchasing an expensive memory can be very heavy on the pocket. However, one must go for the value-for-money options; even if it is a little bit out of budget, if it comes with higher frequencies, lower latency, solid build quality, and supports your CPU, then one should go for it.
• Performance: Performance is the key factor for selecting any RAM for your CPU. When talking about performance, we are talking about the frequency and latency timing; high frequency and low latency timings effectively boost CPU performance.
• Aesthetics: Aesthetics is a personal preference, and some customers and enthusiasts prioritize it even over performance when buying RAM. Most companies offer good designs and RGB lighting; others offer minimal designs and flashy heat-spreader designs, while others do not.
• Compatibility: Before making the purchase decision, one must examine if the options are compatible with the CPU they will fit the RAM with. If there is incompatibility with the CPU regarding the memory interface or higher frequency, your purchase will go to waste.

Looking for more options? We have you covered:

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• Best RAM For Ryzen 5 7600X

Wajih Hyder Chohan

I am Wajih Hyder Chohan – a PC Hardware Nerd who always analyzes the latest products and reviews them. Usually, people call me boring, but I can’t limit my love for Hardware!

Top 5 BEST RAM For Ryzen 7 7800X3D In 2023 is a post from Tech4Gamers - All About Technology And Gaming News

Key Takeaways

• The G.Skill Ripjaws S5 6000 MHz is perfect for anyone searching for a capable low-profile DDR5 module.
• The G.Skill Ripjaws S5 6000 MHz is not for those looking for an RGB kit.
• The G.Skill Ripjaws S5 6000 MHz provides decent value, a low-profile design, and fast speeds.

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Specifications

Product	G.Skill Ripjaws S 32GB 6000MHz CL30 Kit
Memory Type	DDR5
Capacity	32GB (16GBx2)
Multi-Channel Kit	Dual Channel Kit
Tested Speed (XMP/EXPO)	6000 MT/s
Tested Latency (XMP/EXPO)	30-40-40-96
Tested Voltage (XMP/EXPO)	1.35V
Registed/Unbuffered	Unbuffered
Error Checking	Non-ECC
SPD Speed (Default)	4800 MT/s
SPD Voltage (Default)	1.10V
Fan Included	No
Warranty	Limited Lifetime
Features	Intel XMP 3.0 Ready

Packing Box

There is nothing fancy about most RAM kits when it comes to their packing box except for some enthusiast-grade kits like CORSAIR DOMINATOR, for example.

Unboxing

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Design

Let’s take a closer look at the kit, followed by the test results with overclocking.

G.Skill Ripjaws S5 kits are available in the following transfer rates, capacities, timing latencies, and voltages:

Transfer Speeds	Capacity	Latency	Voltage Range
DDR5-5200	32GB	CAS28	1.10V
DDR5-5600	48GB	CAS30	1.25V
DDR5-6000	64GB	CAS32	1.30V
DDR5-6400	96GB	CAS34	1.35V
DDR5-6600		CAS36	1.40V
DDR5-6800		CAS38
		CAS40

Measuring 132x33x5mm (LxHxW), the G.Skill Ripjaws S5 Series DDR5 kit boasts a low-profile design at 33mm, facilitated by its aluminum heat spreader. This ensures ample clearance for most air coolers. It features a non-ECC, Unbuffered DIMM with a 288-pin DDR5 layout. Click here to check the compatibility of this kit with various motherboards. The RIPJAWS S5 kit features an aluminum heat spreader with a matte black or white finish.

In my opinion, the simple design is still quite eye-catching. Additionally, the provision of a solid aluminum heat spreader makes it easy to vent the heat. Moving on to the black PCB of the kit, it exposes notches on the left and right sides for motherboard lockers. Moreover, the top features a minimalistic design with “G.SKILL” printed in white, devoid of RGB lighting. The compact design is unlikely to obstruct AIO pump housing tubes.

The backside features an identical layout on both sides with a white info label sticker. The part number, Intel XMP profile data, and manufacturing date (Dec 2022) are printed. A checksum number (4369) and a serial number are also included. The module side has 8 chips, each with a 2GB capacity, including a central PMIC chip. SK Hynix chips are used in G.Skill Ripjaws S5 kits.

I found that a single thin thermal pad runs across the entire length of the heat spreader on the populated side of the PCB. I am not sure if PMIC also has a thermal pad covering. The opposite side of the PCB shows that it is an unpopulated area with thick foam padding running in two groups leaving the central side exposed.

The PCB is protruding from the sides of the heat spreader. This is to make room so that latching can be done when installing the modules in the socket. We can see how slim this kit is.

G.Skill Ripjaws S5 kit has a similar height compared to another low-profile kit from Sabrent.

The above is the SPD readout as taken from the AIDA64 Engineer edition. A single module of the G.Skill Ripjaws S5 6000 CL 30 has 32 banks featuring SK Hynix chips. The Memory Controller Voltage in XMP 3.0 is 1.10V.

Thaiphoon Burner shows Hynix as a manufacturer of dies employed in this G.Skill kit. This is a single-rank kit. PMIC chip is RICHTEK RTQ5132GQWF. I am not sure about the die type, but after having a chat with Mr. Jon Coulter from TweakTown, our consensus is these are probably M-Die.

BIOS

We can see that no less than 16GB per kit density is available in this series. This kit supports XMP 3.0 and EXPO. Let’s take a look at the BIOS.

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Testing

We will be using the mentioned configuration for future RAM testing:

• Intel Core i7-13700K [Stock, Auto]
• Custom Loop [Cooler can be changed any time]
• GIGABYTE Z790 AORUS ELITE AX
• G.Skill Ripjaws S5 32GB 6000MHz CL30
• XPG Lancer RGB 32GB 6000MHz CL40
• Sabrent Rocket 32GB 4800MHz CL40
• Sabrent Rocket 4 Plus 2TB PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD
• Colorful GeForce GTX 1050 Ti 4G iGame [For Display]
• be quiet! Straight Power 11 850W Platinum PSU
• Thermaltake Core P6 TG Snow Edition in an open-frame layout

We are thankful to our sponsors for this test bench. The following software has been used for the testing:

• AIDA64 Engineer
• SiSoftware Sandra Suite
• Performance Test
• 3DMark Time Spy, Fire Strike
• Super Pi
• Cinebench R23[Multi]

Before testing, we loaded the XMP 3.0 in UEFI BIOS. The timings and DRAM frequency were manually loaded just in case to ensure the kit was working properly.

The above is a CPU-Z screenshot. Looking closely, you will notice that the software is reporting the kit to be in quad-channel configuration. The reason for that is that with DDR5 kits, we have two channels per module, with each being 32-bit wide.

Results

Let’s take a look at the results.

AIDA64

Performance Result

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SiSoft Sandra

Now, let’s take a look at the results from Sandra benchmarks.

SiSoft Sandra

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Other Benchmarks

Here are the results from the remaining benchmarks.

Other benchmarks

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Overclocking

We usually start overclocking the given kit by manually upping the frequency in a multiple of 100MHz at a time to test for stability and repeat this process until instability is achieved or where diminishing returns happen. Then we dial back to stock frequency and start tweaking timings.

We strive to achieve maximum frequency with tight timings. This is not an easy process and takes more time. With the G.Skill Ripjaws S5 kit, we only overclocked it to find a maximum stable frequency at XMP timings.

Our stable settings came as follows:

We were able to achieve a +600MHz frequency boost. So, we repeated a few benchmarks to see the gain.

Overclocking

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Should You Buy It?

Buy It If:

You want a capable DDR5 kit: With speeds of 6000 MHz, the G.Skill Ripjaws S5 provides excellent performance.

You prefer a low-profile module: The absence of RGB makes it a fairly compact stick, perfect for small form factor builds.

Don’t Buy It If:

You want RGB:  The G.Skill Ripjaws S5 6000 MHz does not feature RGB lighting.

You want overclocking capabilities: While we were able to achieve a 600 Mhz increase in clock speeds, its overclocking capabilities fall short when compared to other DDR5 modules.

Conclusion

G.Skill Ripjaws S5, a DDR5 memory series, strikes a balance in performance, compatibility, and stability. It features a low-profile design (133x33x5mm) and lacks RGB lighting for a sleek look, offering excellent compatibility.

Enabling XMP, though from Intel, surprisingly voids the CPU warranty, as it overclocks RAM above JEDEC defaults. Ripjaws S5, a mainstream choice, competes well with enthusiasts’ Trident series. The non-RGB aesthetics, one-sided PCB populated with Richtek’s PMIC chip (no thermal pad confirmation), and Hynix M-Type die to contribute to its simplicity. Warranty void stickers on module removal are noteworthy.

We have tested the kit on the GIGABYTE Z790 AORUS ELITE AX using Intel i7-13700K. This motherboard can support RAM of up to 7200MHz speed. The G.Skill Ripjaws S5 kit, priced at USD 159.99 on NewEgg, boasts a performance advantage with its CAS latency of 30 at 6000MHz compared to the XPG Lancer RGB kit’s CL40 at the same frequency. Additionally, the G.Skill kit can be overclocked to 6600MHz, providing a notable performance boost.

G.Skill offers a competitive price and a limited lifetime warranty for the Ripjaws S5. This is a retail unit we buy to review and later use in one of our lab’s builds.

Awards Received By The G.Skill Ripjaws S5

Here are the  Tech4Gamers awards received by the G.Skill Ripjaws S5.

1. Best Value DDR5 RAM
2. Best Value RAM For Gaming
3. Best Value RAM For i7-14700K
4. Best Value RAM For i9-13900KS
5. Best Value RAM For Ryzen 9 7900X3D
6. Best Value RAM For Ryzen 9 7950X3D
7. Best Value RAM For i5-14600KF
8. Best Value RAM For Ryzen 7 7800X3D
9. Best Overall RAM For i9-13900K
10. Best RAM For i9-14900K
11. Best Value RAM For i9-14900KF

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Nauman Siddique

[Hardware Reviewer & Editor]

Meet Nauman Siddique, a highly experienced computer science graduate with more than 15 years of knowledge in technology. Nauman is an expert in the field known for his deep understanding of computer hardware.

As a tech tester, insightful reviewer, and skilled hardware editor, Nauman carefully breaks down important parts like motherboards, graphics cards, processors, PC cases, CPU coolers, and more.

• 15+ years of PC Building Experience
• 10+ years of first-hand knowledge of technology
• 7+ years of doing in-depth testing of PC Hardware
• A motivated individual with a keen interest in tech testing from multiple angles.
• I majored in Computer Science with a Masters in Marketing
• Previously worked at eXputer, EnosTech, and Appuals.

Get In Touch: nauman@tech4gamers.com

G.Skill Ripjaws S5 6000MHz DDR5 Kit Review is a post from Tech4Gamers - All About Technology And Gaming News

This series of memory kits has multiple configurations available for the users. They are high-performance memory kits, and I am saying this after testing the DDR4 and DDR5 kits from XPG. The kit I am taking a look at operates at 7200 MT/s, which is the highest speed in this series with CAS34. This kit has a 2x16GB capacity.

Key Takeaways

• The XPG Lancer RGB 32GB 7200MT/s CAS34 DDR5 Kit is an excellent jack-of-all-trades DDR5 RAM that packs top-notch performance, beautiful looks, good overclocking, and premium build quality.
• The XPG Lancer RGB 32GB 7200MT/s CAS34 DDR5 Kit is for hardcore gamers who want the best of the best DDR5 performance, along with support for both Intel and AMD platforms. 
• The XPG Lancer RGB 32GB 7200MT/s CAS34 DDR5 Kit is not for those on a tight budget.

I am showing the specifications of the kit above. This kit has a tested speed of 7200MT/s with tested timings of 34-46-46-116 at 1.40V. XPG has also programmed the AMD EXPO profile and operates at the same speed and timing. These kits have a dimension of 133.35x40x8mm. The height of this kit is 40mm, which sits between the high and low profile design. This is a U-DIMM design, which is obvious. 7200MHz at 1.40V indicates that this kit might have a good headroom for overclocking. I will see to that later in the relevant section.

Packing Box

XPG is using the same red color packing box that we have seen on their Lancer RGB 32GB kit at 6000MHz. That kit was tested earlier. The outer box is made of a paper-board material and is colorful, indicating the XPG theme. There is a transparent shell inside with both modules nicely tucked in between. This kit is compatible with:

• ASUS AURA SYNC
• GIGABYTE RGB FUSION 2.0
• MSI MysticSync
• ASRock PolyChrome

Design

XPG means business for the gaming community with their gaming-oriented products. Their high-performance DDR5 kit is the Lancer series along with the Caster line of desktop memory kits. The Lancer series is available in RGB as well as non-RGB configurations. This series has the following speeds:

• 5200MT/s
• 5600MT/s
• 6000MT/s
• 6400MT/s
• 6800MT/s
• 7200MT/s

We can see that 7200M/s is the highest speed that this series offers and we are testing exactly this kit. These kits are available in the following capacities:

• 1x16GB
• 2x16GB
• 1x32GB
• 2x32GB

There is no non-binary configuration available at present.

The above picture shows the front and back sides of the modules. The heat spreader is made of CNIC-milled aluminum. From the texture, it seems like a brushed aluminum finish on both modules. There is an XPG branding towards the lower right side and DDR5 text on the upper left side. The left side of the heat spreader has a line pattern. The diffuser is also visible on the sides, which is a nice touch, and the overall geometrical layout is well-synced.

The backside has a similar layout. There is a label, removing which would void your warranty. The part number of this kit is AX5U7200C3416G-DCLARBK. A serial number, along with the speed, timing, and voltage ratings, are also printed. This kit is an unbuffered DIMM with a 288-pin layout. Each module has 1Rx8, meaning a single rank design using 8 modules. These kits are made in Taiwan. These kits have on-die ECC, which comes in handy for real-time data correction.

Looking at the top view of these kits, you can see that the thick diffuser is running across the entire length of the modules and it is not obstructed on either end, which is a wise move. There is XPG branding in the center. I would have preferred clean RGB lighting without any branding, but that is my personal opinion and has nothing to do with the performance of the drive. The diffusers get darker on both ends of each module; hence, the color diffusion would have light and dark backlit colors.

XPG is using a 10-layer PCB design. The PCB is black in color, which is standard on these DDR5 modules. One side of each module has active circuitry with PMIC and ICs. The opposite side is not populated and has a padding of the same thickness to make the PCB sit in between the heat spreader evenly.

There are 4x memory chips on the left of the integrated PMIC chip and 4x memory chips on the right side of this controller. This gives a 16GB capacity overall in 1Rx8 using a 2G x 64-bit design.

Thaiphoon burner run shows A-DATA as a manufacturer of this kit under the XPG Lancer series. Memory chips are from Hynix, having a part number H5CG48AEBDX018. This is an A-die kit from XPG. The PMIC controller is from Richtek (RTQ5132GQWF). This is the same controller we saw on the CORSAIR DOMINATOR TITANIUM First Edition white and T-Create Exper Desktop Memory kits. This kit is manufactured in the 24th Week of 2023.

This kit has a single Intel XMP Revision 3.0 and an AMD EXPO 1.0 profile programmed. Both profiles have 3600MHz / 34-46-46-116 / 1.40V. The SPD device is from Montage. It has a model of M88SPD5118-A5T. Temperature sensors are integrated and have ±0.50ᵒC accuracy.

I am showing the HWInfo64 run above. You can see that this software is reading the temperature from both modules.

Testing

We are using the mentioned configuration for RAM testing:

• Intel i7 13700K [Stock, Auto]
• GIGABYTE Z790 AORUS ELITE AX
• Be quiet! Pure Loop 2 360
• Sabrent Rocket 4 Plus 2TB NVMe SSD
• GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 3060 VISION OC Rev.2 [For Display]
• be quiet! Straight Power 11 850W Platinum PSU
• Open-air bench

Other kits are:

• G.Skill Ripjaws S5 DDR5 32GB 6000MHz CAS30
• XPG Lancer RGB DDR5 32GB 6000MHz CAS40
• Sabrent Rocket DDR5 32GB 4800MHz CAS40
• Kingston FURY RENEGADE DDR5 32GB 6400MHz CAS32
• CORSAIR VENGEANCE RGB DDR5 32GB 6000MHz CAS36
• Kingston FURY RENEGADE RGB DDR5 32GB 7200MHz CAS38
• T-Force Delta RGB DDR5 32GB 6000MHz CAS30
• V-Color xPrism RGB DDR5 32GB 7200MHz CAS34
• Lexar ARES RGB DDR5 32GB 6400MHz CAS34
• ASGARD BRAGI RGB DDR5 32GB 6800MHz CAS34
• CORSAIR DOMINATOR TITANIUM First Edition DDR5 32GB 7200MHz CAS34
• Teamgroup T-Create Expert DDR5 48GB 7200MHz CAS34

We are thankful to our sponsors for this test bench. The following software has been used for the testing:

• AIDA64 Engineer
• SiSoftware Sandra Suite
• Performance Test
• 3DMark Time Spy
• Super Pi

BIOS Run

BIOS Run

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The XPG Lancer RGB DDR5 kit has one Intel XMP profile and one AMD EXPO profile. Both have the same data, which is 7200MT/s, 34-46-46-116, 1.400V. This kit conforms to JEDEC 4800MHz SPD operating at 40-40-40-77 timings and 1.100V voltage. I have tested the kit with the XMP1 profile on the Intel platform.

CPU-Z and AIDA64 SPD Readouts

The above is a CPU-Z screenshot. It confirms that the kit is running at 720MT/s at 34-46-46-116 timings. Looking closely, you will notice that the software is reporting the kit to be in quad-channel configuration. The reason for that is with DDR5 kits, we have two channels per module, with each being 32-bit wide.

The above is the SPD readout as taken from the AIDA64 Engineer edition. It shows both XMP and EXPO profiles and their programmed variables.

Results

This is our fifth kit in the graph operating at 7200MT/s. The other kits are:

• Kingston FURY RENEGADE RGB DDR5 32GB 7200MHz CAS38
• V-Color xPrism RGB DDR5 32GB 7200MHz CAS34
• Corsair Dominator Titanium White DDR5 32GB 7200MHz CAS34
• T-Create Expert DDR5 32GB 7200MHz CAS34

However, there is a catch. The Teamgroup kit is non-binary, while the other three are binary kits. I will focus on the comparison among the binary kits.

AIDA64 Engineer

Let’s start taking the results one by one, starting with AIDA64 Engineer.

AIDA64 Benchmarks

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All four binary kits operating at 7200MT/s are offering a comparable performance.

We can see that the XPG Lancer RGB kit is going neck-to-neck against the V-Color xPrism kit. In the Read operations, the XPG kit comes at the third slot behind the Kingston and V-Color kits. In memory Write operations, the XPG kit comes at the second number since V-Color has a marginal lead. In memory copy operations, both kits are neck-to-neck again, with only a 12-score difference between both, but XPG comes in the first slot. XPG Lancer RGB DDR5 7200MHz CAS34 kit has performed admirably well in the latency department as well. This is a good overall performance from the XPG kit.

Other Benchmark Software Results

More Benchmarks

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Now, I will discuss the result from the other 4 benchmarks, starting with the SiSoft Sandra Software.

We are seeing a comparable performance by all four binary kits by all means. The XPG kit comes in at the second slot, sitting between the CORSAIR and V-Color kits. I am seeing a similar result in the Performance Test result, where XPG comes in at the second slot. In Super PI, I would call it a draw between the xPrism and XPG kits. This kit can be seen on the second slot in the Time Spy CPU score, sitting closely with the V-Color kit. I am impressed with the overall performance of the XPG kit, and we are not yet finished with this kit as the overclocking is next.

Overclocking

I was not impressed with the Corsair Dominator Titanium and Teamgroup T-Create Expert Desktop Memory kits since both are poor overclockers. This is the third 7200MT/s tested kit on my test bench, and I wanted to see if this kit has the headroom for the overclocking or not. The XPG Lancer RGB kit did not disappoint. I was able to push this kit to 7800MHz on a 4-DIMM board. Everyone’s mileage would be different; hence, it is important to know the configuration on which the overclocking is done.

Results

This kit was pushed to 7800MHz for a stable operation at 1.50V. Here are the results from this overclock.

OC Results

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In the AIDA64 Memory benchmark, we are seeing a marginal boost in scores compared to the stock run. There is a performance boost of 3.93% in the Copy benchmark. There is a performance boost of 7.41% in the Write benchmark. There is a performance boost of 7.48% in the Read benchmark. The latency was further improved with this overclock since we did not touch the tested timings. It came down to 57.4ns from 60.6ns. We are seeing a performance boost of 1.8% in Time Spy CPU Scores with this overclock. The overall gain is quite good.

Should You Buy It?

Buy It If

If you need a DDR5 kit: The XPG Lancer RGB DDR5 kit operating at 7200MT/s using 34-46-46-116 timings is a high-performance kit, and we have seen this kit giving a tough time to the V-Color kit in our testing. Look no further if you are looking for a high-performance DDR5 kit.

If RGB Lighting is your game: The XPG Lancer has RGB lighting effects and is compatible with the RGB sync technology of motherboard manufacturers. You will be dazzled by its diffusion.

If you are looking for support for both platforms: The XPG Lancer kit comes with Intel XMP 3.0 and AMD EXPO 1.0 profiles. One can get a single kit that can work on both platforms.

Don’t Buy It If

If RAM Clearance is an issue: This kit has a height of 40mm, which could give some air coolers a run for their money if they overhang the DIMM slots. I had to adjust the height of the front fan to be quiet! Dark Rock Elite cooler using XPG Lancer kit. However, for the majority of air coolers with a front 120mm size fan, there would not be a clearance issue.

Final Words

Lancer RGB DDR5 kits from XPG are high-performance memory products that offer a top-notch performance in quite some style and RGB lighting. I have tested the highest speed kit from XPG in the Lancer RGB series operating at 7200MT/s, CAS34. This kit has performed very well in our testing, and you can find this kit among the top three contenders in our graphs. These kits have a dimension of 133.35x40x8mm (LxHxW). Each module has a brushed aluminum-made heat spreader with a style lining pattern.

The overall execution is well-synced and well done. The kit has Intel XMP 3.0 and ADM EXPO 1.0 kit. This kit has a good overclocking headroom that one can use to gain more performance without spending more bucks. This kit is a binary one, meaning each memory chip has a 2GB size. This kit has an onboard error correction function as well. XPG has used Hynix A-die in this kit and offers a limited lifetime warranty on this kit. The only thing I can see as a caveat is a bit high price tag compared to some other DDR5 kits operating at 7200MHz CAS34 on NewEgg.

Nauman Siddique

[Hardware Reviewer & Editor]

Meet Nauman Siddique, a highly experienced computer science graduate with more than 15 years of knowledge in technology. Nauman is an expert in the field known for his deep understanding of computer hardware.

As a tech tester, insightful reviewer, and skilled hardware editor, Nauman carefully breaks down important parts like motherboards, graphics cards, processors, PC cases, CPU coolers, and more.

• 15+ years of PC Building Experience
• 10+ years of first-hand knowledge of technology
• 7+ years of doing in-depth testing of PC Hardware
• A motivated individual with a keen interest in tech testing from multiple angles.
• I majored in Computer Science with a Masters in Marketing
• Previously worked at eXputer, EnosTech, and Appuals.

Get In Touch: nauman@tech4gamers.com

XPG Lancer RGB 32GB 7200MT/s DDR5 Ram Review is a post from Tech4Gamers - All About Technology And Gaming News

The Master series of T-Create DDR5 modules are aimed at heavy workstation loads where error correction is of utmost importance. These modules are available in binary as well as non-binary configurations. The Classic is a mainstream option should the users would like to experience this rich performance for regular use.

The Expert series sits between the Master and Classic and is best suited for content creators and other professionals. I am testing a memory kit from Teamgroup named T-Create Expert DDR5 2x24GB operating at 7200MT/s and CAS 34. The overall design of these kits is quite appealing, and they are best suited to my taste.

Key Takeaways

• The Teamgroup T-Create Expert DDR5 48GB 7200MHz CAS34 kit is a performance-packed DDR5 kit that eliminates extra bells and whistles like RGB to focus on the essentials.
• You should get the Teamgroup T-Create Expert DDR5 48GB 7200MHz CAS34 kit if you are a content creator or a working professional whose primary focus is on performance.
• You should not get the Teamgroup T-Create Expert DDR5 48GB 7200MHz CAS34 kit if you are into RGB lighting and/or overclocking.

Specifications

I am showing the specifications of the kit at hand above. This kit has a tested speed of 7200MT/s with tested timings of 34-42-42-84 at 1.40V. What is even more compelling is the low profile design on these kits without compromising the cooling potential. These kits have a dimension of 133x32x7mm. Here, 32mm is the overall height of the kit, making it perfectly suitable for any requirement. Teamgroup has stated Desktop word in the module type which is because these kits are also available in SO-DIMM configuration.

Packing Box

Teamgroup has kept the overall packaging and presentation simple yet effective. There is a paper-board-made outer packing box. It has a transparent container in which both modules are placed. There is a sticker inside the container. The “Made for/by Creators” tagline explains the target market of this product. This does not mean that a regular desktop user can’t use these kits. They can, and they should take a look at the Classic series, for that matter.

Design

If you are a content creator, heavy data user, or even a power user and are looking for the best RAM kits to fit your portfolio, take a look at the T-Create series of DDR5 memory modules from Teamgroup. These are no frill designs with only one thing in focus which is high performance and reliability. These kits are available in a single color option only, and they are a low-profile design. The Expert series under the T-Create is available in a one-speed option only, which is 7200MT/s with CAS34. They are available in capacities as follows:

• 2x16GB
• 2x32GB
• 2x24GB
• 2x48GB

I am showing the front and back sides of the modules in the above picture. TC stands for T-Create, which is a Teamgroup brand for the memory solution. DDR5 Expert is printed over the lower right-hand side. There is nothing else on the front side. This kit is an unbuffered DIMM with a 288-pin layout. Each module has 1Rx8, meaning a single rank design using 8 modules.

There is a label on the backside showing the serial number, part number, and related data of the module. Removing this sticker would void the warranty. We can see the low-profile design of these modules. The height of a single module is a mere 32mm which makes them compatible with many air coolers in the market.

There is a curved layout on the lower edges that complements the overall look and feel of these kits. We can also spot the black color PCB under the heat spreader. These kits are made in Taiwan. These kits have on-die ECC, which comes in handy for real-time data correction.

Teamgroup has used a single piece of aluminum material on each module to act as a heat spreader. It is porous and has cutouts on vents for effective heat dissipation. These vents are located towards the top area. Teamgroup has used high thermal conductive pads in these kits and there are high-temperature resistant capacitors on the PMIC.

I am showing the top view of these kits. There is a porous design on the top cover and this cover is a part of the main aluminum heat spreader covering the active circuit area. Combining this with thermally high conductive pads would ensure effective cooling performance. There is a T-Create branding in the center.

The T-Create Expert Desktop Memory kit uses a black color PCB. This PCB has a 10-layer design. Only one side of the PCB is populated with the PMIC and memory chip with the active circuit. The opposite end has the same thickness pad. The populated side of the PCB has a PMIC chip in the center.

There are 4x memory chips on the left of this PMIC chip and 4x memory chips on the right side of this controller. This gives a 24GB capacity overall in 1Rx8 using a 3G x 64-bit design. This is important. We have been seeing a 2GB per IC design; hence, we used the term binary.

This time around, we have 3GB size of these chips, making it non-binary because PCs are designed and used to 2GB, 4GB, 8GB, 16GB, 32GB, and so on because that is how the binary system works, but designers have defied the odds and used 3GB memory chips. That is why we have a total of 24GB capacity instead of 16GB size.

It looks like Thaiphoon Burner needs an update so that they can correctly read the non-binary memory modules. This software is showing 32GB total capacity, whereas we have 48GB total capacity. The memory chips are from Hynix, though the software could not read the die data. I think it is A die, given the 7200MT/s transfer speed.

The PMIC controller is from Richtek, having a part number of RTQ5132GQWF. This is the same controller we saw on the CORSAIR DOMINATOR TITANIUM First Edition white kit. This kit is manufactured in the 33rd Week of 2023.

This kit has a single Intel XMP Revision 3.0 profile programmed. It is 3600MHz / 34-42-42-84-126 / 1.40V. There is also a second XMP profile operating at 3000MHz. The SPD device manufacturer data is not known. It has a model of SPD5118-Y1B000NCG. According to the Thaiphoon burner, there is no integrated temperature sensor, which is incorrect.

I am showing the HWInfo64 run above. You can see that this software is reading the temperature from both modules, which indicates that there are temperature sensors integrated into the SPD Device Hub on these modules.

Testing

We are using the mentioned configuration for RAM testing:

• Intel i7-13700K [Stock, Auto]
• Be quiet! Pure Loop 2 360
• GIGABYTE Z790 AORUS ELITE AX
• Sabrent Rocket 4 Plus 2TB PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD [For OS]
• GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 3060 VISION OC Rev.2 [For Display]
• be quiet! Straight Power 11 850W Platinum PSU
• Open-air bench

Other kits are:

• G.Skill Ripjaws S5 DDR5 32GB 6000MHz CAS30
• XPG Lancer RGB DDR5 32GB 6000MHz CAS40
• Sabrent Rocket DDR5 32GB 4800MHz CAS40
• Kingston FURY RENEGADE DDR5 32GB 6400MHz CAS32
• CORSAIR VENGEANCE RGB DDR5 32GB 6000MHz CAS36
• Kingston FURY RENEGADE RGB DDR5 32GB 7200MHz CAS38
• T-Force Delta RGB DDR5 32GB 6000MHz CAS30
• V-Color xPrism RGB DDR5 32GB 7200MHz CAS34
• Lexar ARES RGB DDR5 32GB 6400MHz CAS34
• ASGARD BRAGI RGB DDR5 32GB 6800MHz CAS34
• CORSAIR DOMINATOR TITANIUM First Edition DDR5 32GB 7200MHz CAS34

We are thankful to our sponsors for this test bench. The following software has been used for the testing:

• AIDA64 Engineer
• SiSoftware Sandra Suite
• Performance Test
• 3DMark Time Spy
• Super Pi

BIOS

BIOS

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The Teamgroup T-Create Expert Desktop Memory kit has two preprogrammed XMP profiles. These are:

1. XMP1: 7200MT/s, 34-42-42-84, 1.400V
2. XMP2: 6000MT/s, 38-38-38-78, 1.250V

This kit conforms to JEDEC 5600MHz SPD operating at 46-46-46-90 timings and 1.100V voltage. I have tested the kit with the XMP1 profile.

CPU-Z and AIDA64 SPD Readouts

The above is a CPU-Z screenshot. Looking closely, you will notice that the software is reporting the kit to be in quad-channel configuration. The reason for that is with DDR5 kits, we have two channels per module, with each being a 32-bit wide.

The above is the SPD readout as taken from the AIDA64 Engineer edition. It shows both XMP profiles and their programmed variables.

Results

This is our fourth kit in the graph operating at 7200MT/s. The other kits are:

• Kingston FURY RENEGADE RGB DDR5 32GB 7200MHz CAS38
• V-Color xPrism RGB DDR5 32GB 7200MHz CAS34
• Corsair Dominator Titanium White DDR5 32GB 7200MHz CAS34

However, this is our first non-binary kit, so there is no comparison data for that. Expect a performance difference between binary and non-binary configurations.

AIDA64

Let’s start taking the results one by one, starting with AIDA64 Engineer.

AIDA64 Benchmarks

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All three kits operating at 7200MT/s offer a comparable performance except for a few benchmarks where the difference is obvious. But we can see a substantial difference with the non-binary kit.

This kit does not give any competition to the binary kits, and I think we might need another non-binary kit to make some sense of the data. In the AIDA64 Memory test, this kit has been the lowest of the other three binary kits. The latency hit is also glaring with 66ns. The Asgard Bragi RGB DDR5 32GB kit operating at 6800MHz CAS34 has even managed to come ahead of the T-Create Expert Desktop Memory in a few benchmarks.

Other Benchmark Software Results

Other Benchmarks

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Now, I will discuss the result from the other 4 benchmarks, starting with the SiSoft Sandra Software.

We are seeing a comparable performance by all three binary kits by all means. However, the Expert Desktop Memory has a similar performance as we saw in the AIDA64 Engineer’s memory benchmark. This kit scored a 2.68 KPT score and sits even behind the Asgard kit.

In the Performance Test, this kit slips behind the Teamgroup’s own T-Force Delta RGB kit. We saw more time taken in Super PI for 32M computations by this Expert Desktop Memory kit. 3DMARK Time Spy is the only benchmark where we can see a comparable performance among all 4 kits operating at 7200MT/s. This is good news for gamers as they are likely to see no performance lost using the non-binary kit.

Should You Buy It?

After testing the kit across different benchmarks, should you buy it?

Buy It If

If you are a content creator: The Expert series of Desktop DDR5 kits are best aimed at content creators who would want no-frill, high-performance, and durable memory products to last them longer and work without a hiccup.

If you are a workstation user: Even though Teamgroup has a Master series for the workstation-grade work, this does not forbid users who would want to use Expert series desktop memory kits in their low to medium-grade workstations.

If RAM Clearance is an issue: If you have a consideration of RAM clearance and are not into RGB lighting gimmick, then this kit will help your situation.

Don’t Buy It If

If you are an RGB Lover, The T-Create Expert Desktop Memory is a workstation-grade solution; hence, they don’t have an RGB gimmick. Don’t buy these kits if you are into RGB lighting and want to pop the build out from balanced RGB lighting.

Final Words

Teamgroup’s T-Create line of DDR4/5 memory kits is best aimed toward content creators, professionals, and heavy data users. These kits are not ordinary solutions and should not be taken as such. These kits are available in three categories: Master, Classic, and Expert. These are available in binary and non-binary configurations in different capacities.

I have tested my first non-binary memory kit, which is Expert DDR5 48GB (2x24GB) 7200MT/s CAS34. This kit has a low profile design, standing at 32mm height. This kit has a porous, single-piece aluminum-made heat spreader combined with high thermally conductive thermal pads for effective cooling. Teamgroup has kept the design no-frill and basic. This is understandable, given the target audience. Look for T-Force if you are into gaming and would want RGB lighting kits.

Teamgroup has used high-temperature resistance capacitors for the PMIC. Their main objective is to provide a kit with error correction features and longevity. This kit has performed well in the realm of non-binary kits, and I would need more non-binary kits for a better comparison. Teamgroup is providing a limited lifetime warranty on this kit.

Nauman Siddique

[Hardware Reviewer & Editor]

Meet Nauman Siddique, a highly experienced computer science graduate with more than 15 years of knowledge in technology. Nauman is an expert in the field known for his deep understanding of computer hardware.

As a tech tester, insightful reviewer, and skilled hardware editor, Nauman carefully breaks down important parts like motherboards, graphics cards, processors, PC cases, CPU coolers, and more.

• 15+ years of PC Building Experience
• 10+ years of first-hand knowledge of technology
• 7+ years of doing in-depth testing of PC Hardware
• A motivated individual with a keen interest in tech testing from multiple angles.
• I majored in Computer Science with a Masters in Marketing
• Previously worked at eXputer, EnosTech, and Appuals.

Get In Touch: nauman@tech4gamers.com

Teamgroup T-Create Expert 48GB DDR5-7200 C34 Kit Review is a post from Tech4Gamers - All About Technology And Gaming News

This time around, we get to see the DOMINATOR TITANIUM from CORSAIR. This is a limited edition memory module with only 500 total units in making. To mark it such, there is an engraved number on the modules so that customers can identify with this series of extreme memory modules from CORSAIR. The DOMINATOR TITANIUM is available in three colors: Black, White, and Gray.

These kits are available in non-binary configuration as well in multiple 24GB size modules. There are binary modules as well available in 16GB size modules. CORSAIR has done many things differently with these kits, which I will cover in the design section. One particular aspect of these kits is their overall height, which stands at 57mm in total, give or take.

Keep that in mind if using air coolers, though personally, I would use this premium kit with a high-end AIO solution or custom water cooling setup. CORSAIR has sent us the DOMINATOR TITANIUM White edition in a configuration of 2x16GB operating at 7200 MT/s with CAS 34. The kit has two XMP profiles, and it surprised me quite a bit. Wait for that part for a short while.

Key Takeaways

• The Corsair Dominator Titanium First Edition 32GB 7200MT/s CAS34 kit packs solid stock performance and beautiful looks and is a great option for collectors.
• You should get the Corsair Dominator Titanium First Edition 32GB 7200MT/s CAS34 kit if you love CORSAIR products and want a high-performance limited edition DDR5 RAM.
• You should not get the Corsair Dominator Titanium First Edition 32GB 7200MT/s CAS34 kit if you are on a budget, want the most overclocking headroom, or have a low-profile build.

Specifications

Above, we are showing the salient specifications of this kit. CORSAIR has shown an SPD Latency of 40-40-40-77 with an SPD speed of 4800MHz at 1.1V. This is a JEDEC conformation specification. This kit has a tested speed of 7200MHz operating at 1.450V with a tested timing of 34-44-44-96. I have seen kits operating at 7200MT/s but at a lower voltage of 1.40V which gives them a better overclocking chance. We will see how this CORSAIR kit overclocks.

Packing Box

This is a premium product, so expect premium packaging and presentation as well. The kit is shipped inside a large-size cardboard box. CORSAIR DOMINATOR TITANIUM FIRST EDITION is printed over the main packing box. There is a welcome note for 500 special users/customers of this limited edition from Andy Paul, the CEO of CORSAIR. The following are provided:

• 2x DIMM Modules in a separate container
• 2x Top Fin Bar Modules
• 1x Tool Kit
• 1x Safety and Compliance information paper

What is not visible is the inside of the main packing box. There is a thick Styrofoam pad-made container in the main packing box. It has pockets in which the different parts are tucked for safe shipping. The presentation from CORSAIR is right on the money, though one would be paying a hefty price tag for this.

Design

The Dominator Titanium First Edition is a flagship memory solution from CORSAIR aiming at core enthusiasts and hardcore CORSAIR lovers to lift their PC’s performance and look in quite some style. CORSAIR has done many things differently in the design department compared to the other available kits in the market. The white edition kits are available in speeds as follows:

• 6600MT/s with CAS32
• 7200MT/s with CAS34
• 7200MT/s with CAS38

They are available in capacities as follows:

• 2x16GB
• 2x32GB
• 2x24GB

I have shown the front and backside views of the modules in the above picture. One thing you would notice is the height of these modules, which is 57mm. This even obstructed the optimal tube routing on the Teamgroup Siren DUO360 AIO cooler.

Our kit has a unique number of 135 engraved on the bottom right side on the front. The backside has a label showing a part number, a serial number, tested speeds, and a version that is 5.43.01, which identifies the Hynix ICs being used in this kit. There is a CORSAIR brand logo in black on both sides of a module.

There are stylish aluminum-made covers or heat spreaders on both ends of the modules. These covers are finished in white color. We can spot two diffusers on the top bar or cover. This diffuser is exposed on both ends and on the top for some vivid RGB lighting effects. These kits are heavier than we have tested in the DDR5 RAMs.

I am not sure if these memory modules have on-die ECC, which comes in handy for real-time data correction. This kit is an unbuffered DIMM with a 288-pin layout. We can spot a black color PCB under the hood. Each module has 1Rx8, meaning a single rank design using 8 modules.

Looking at the top of these modules, we can spot a thick diffuser running on the entire length. There is a white color DOMINATOR printed in the center. I wish for a clean-looking diffuser without any branding, but hey, we need to show it is DOMINATOR RAM in the PC! Both ends have screws that have secured the top cover with the main housing of the modules.

I am showing the Fin Assembly kit that CORSAIR has provided with the box. This optional accessory is listed at USD 29.90 on the CORSAIR website. There is a copper fin under each bar. The user can swap the top RGB cover on the modules with this accessory.

I have removed the fins assembly from the main housing. This fin assembly is supposed to be placed on top of the memory module. They will be pasted over there. Then the main housing will be placed over these fin-assembled memory modules and secured using the same screws. This way, the user can have the old CORSAIR DOMINATOR looks on these Titanium First Edition kits.

I have removed the RGB top module from both memory modules and showed the underside. There is a connector in the middle that rests on the socket on each memory module. This is not a standard or traditional design since other RAM kits don’t use such connectors as there are wires or cables from the diffuser running towards the PCB.

You can see that CORSIAR has adopted a different design here. We can see connectors right into the PCB which is why I have listed Custom PCB design in the features list. The header on the top module makes a full connection with this connector, enabling RGB lighting customization using iCUE software.

Since I am showing the top bars and their removal, CORSAIR has bundled a tool kit with a magnetic tip screwdriver and four bits to handle all these operations. Both aluminum side panels are also screwed, for which there is a screw bit enabling the user to remove the side covers though one would still need a thermal gun to apply heat on the side covers for their removal.

The CORSAIR DOMINATOR TITANIUM White edition kit uses a black color PCB. Only one side of the PCB is populated with the PMIC and memory chip with an active circuit. The opposite end has the same thickness pad. The populated side of the PCB has a PMIC chip in the center.

There are 4x memory chips on the left of this PMIC chip and 4x memory chips on the right side of this controller. This gives a 32GB capacity overall in 1Rx8 using a 2G x 64-bit design. We can also see a thermal pad on these chips. CORSAIR uses Dual-Path Heat Exchange technology in which ICs and the plane of the PCB are both cooled to deliver high performance, particularly during overclocking.

I am showing Thaiphoon burner software read out of the memory details. CORSAIR is a manufacturer of this kit using DOMINATOR with DHX series. This is Hynix A die with part number H5CG48AEBDX018. The PMIC controller is from Richtek, having a part number of RTQ5132GQWF. This kit is manufactured in the 35th Week of 2023.

This kit has two Intel XMP Revision 3.0 profiles programmed. One is operating at 7200MT/s, and the other is operating at 7400MT/s. This kit has an SPD device manufactured by Montage Technology, having a model M88SPD5118, where SPD5118 has a temperature sensor that would report the thermals.

RGB Lighting

I have tested the kit on the GIGABYTE Z790 AORUS ELITE AX motherboard. CORSAIR iCUE software was installed to control the lighting of this kit. I am not going into the details of iCUE since we have already given extensive coverage in our previous reviews. Here are a few pictures:

RGB Lighting

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Testing

We are using the mentioned configuration for RAM testing:

• Intel i7-13700K [Stock, Auto]
• Be quiet! Pure Loop 2 360
• GIGABYTE Z790 AORUS ELITE AX
• Sabrent Rocket 4 Plus 2TB PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD [For OS]
• GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 3060 VISION OC Rev.2 [For Display]
• be quiet! Straight Power 11 850W Platinum PSU
• Open-air bench

Other kits are:

• G.Skill Ripjaws S5 DDR5 32GB 6000MHz CAS30
• XPG Lancer RGB DDR5 32GB 6000MHz CAS40
• Sabrent Rocket DDR5 32GB 4800MHz CAS40
• Kingston FURY RENEGADE DDR5 32GB 6400MHz CAS32
• CORSAIR VENGEANCE RGB DDR5 32GB 6000MHz CAS36
• Kingston FURY RENEGADE RGB DDR5 32GB 7200MHz CAS38
• T-Force Delta RGB DDR5 32GB 6000MHz CAS30
• V-Color xPrism RGB DDR5 32GB 7200MHz CAS34
• Lexar ARES RGB DDR5 32GB 6400MHz CAS34
• ASGARD BRAGI RGB DDR5 32GB 6800MHz CAS34

We are thankful to our sponsors for this test bench. The following software has been used for the testing:

• AIDA64 Engineer
• SiSoftware Sandra Suite
• Performance Test
• 3DMark Time Spy
• Super Pi

BIOS Run

BIOS

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This CORSAIR DOMINATOR TITANIUM kit has two pre-programmed XMP profiles, and I was surprised to look at the XMP2 profile. Traditionally, the XMP1 has the highest speed, but in this case, the XMP2 has the highest speed which is over the stated or rated speed of this kit.

1. XMP1: 7200MT/s, 34-44-44-96, 1.450V
2. XMP2: 7400MT/s, 34-46-46-100, 1.450V

We can see that XMP2 has a +200MHz speed compared to the XMP1, where XMP1 is a default profile. Anyhow, there is a free performance pre-programmed on this kit, so take full advantage of that. I did not test the kit using XMP2, as XMP1 is our primary focus.

CPU-Z and AIDA64 SPD Readouts

The above is a CPU-Z screenshot. Looking closely, you will notice that the software is reporting the kit to be in quad-channel configuration. The reason for that is with DDR5 kits, we have two channels per module, with each being a 32-bit wide. CPU-Z is confirmed that this kit is operating at 7200MT/s at 34-44-44-96-140, 2T timings.

The above is the SPD readout as taken from the AIDA64 Engineer edition. It shows both XMP profiles and their programmed variables.

Results

This is our third kit in the graph operating at 7200MT/s. The other two kits are:

• Kingston FURY RENEGADE RGB DDR5 32GB 7200MHz CAS38
• V-Color xPrism RGB DDR5 32GB 7200MHz CAS34

So, I will compare the CORSAIR kit against these two kits.

AIDA64 Engineer

Let’s start taking the results one by one, starting with AIDA64 Engineer.

AIDA64 Benchmarks

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All three kits operating at 7200MT/s offer a comparable performance except for a few benchmarks where the difference is obvious.

We are seeing the other two kits offering a similar comparison in the Memory Read operations, but the CORSAIR kit is slightly behind these kits. All three kits are at similar performance levels in the Memory Write operations. The same result can be seen in the Memory Copy operations. We can see that the V-Color xPrism Manta kit is sitting on top in all three benchmarks. The CORSAIR DOMINATOR TITANIUM kit has better timing compared to the other kits.

Other Benchmark Software Results

More Benchmarks

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Now, I will discuss the result from the other 4 benchmarks, starting with the SiSoft Sandra Software.

We are seeing a comparable performance in all three kits. By all means, the CORSAIR DOMINATOR TITANIUM is at the top of the graph with a 2.8 KPT score. In Super PI, the CORSAIR DOMINATOR TITANIUM is in third place. The CORSAIR DOMINATOR TITANIUM kit has performed quite well in the Performance Test, coming in at the top. We saw the CORSAIR DOMINATOR TITANIUM kit sitting on the 4th slot in the graph. We recently had a Windows Update along with a 3DMARK update. I am not sure if those could be hitting the score or what else. Overall, this is a good performance from the CORSAIR DOMINATOR TITANIUM kit.

Overclocking

The CORSAIR DOMINATOR TITANIUM has struggled to overclock on a 4-DIMM board in my testing. The Kit could not even overclock to 7800MT/s despite using 1.55V. The 8000MT/s mark was nowhere on the horizon. The kit even struggled for 7600MT/s as it settled on 1.52V for that, which is quite high for this mere +400MHz above the tested 7200MT/s. Everyone’s mileage would be different; hence, it is important to know the configuration on which the overclocking is done.

Results

This kit was pushed to 7600MHz for a stable operation with high voltage. Here are the results from this overclock.

Overclocking Results

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In the AIDA64 Memory benchmark, we are seeing a marginal boost in scores compared to the stock run.

There is a performance boost of 3.93% in the Copy benchmark. There is a performance boost of 5.3% in the Write benchmark. There is a performance boost of 5.6% in the Read benchmark. The latency was further improved with this overclock since we did not touch the tested timings. It came down to 58.8ns from 61.5ns. We are seeing a performance boost of 1.5% in Time Spy CPU Scores with this overclock. The overall gain is not that significant.

Should You Buy It?

After testing the DOMINATOR TITANIUM kit across different benchmarks, the main question is, should you buy it?

Buy It If

If you are a CORSAIR lover and enthusiast: The tagline itself is self-explanatory. These kits are more of a collection item. We can get a similar performance from many other kits that would cost you less. But this kit is a must-have for the heavy CORSAIR user or enthusiasts.

Next-level RGB lighting is your thing: The CORSAIR DOMINATOR TITANIUM First Edition kits pack a beautifully crafted top cover with all-together a new layout for RGB lighting effects. This is not a complete story since you can also switch the RGB module to a fin assembly design.

Don’t Buy It If

If you already own a DDR5 kit: If you already have a DDR5 kit, then you can probably just ignore this kit and carry on with your daily tasks.

If RAM clearance is an issue: These kits have a height of approximately 57mm. Keep this figure in mind, as this height would obstruct the front-mounted fan on the CPU air cooler, provided that the cooler overhangs the DIMM slot.

Final Thoughts

If you are in the market and looking for extremely high-end and high-performance DDR5 kits, then CORSAIR DOMINATOR TATNIUM First Edition kits deserve your attention. These kits are beautifully crafted, and CORSAIR has come up with a new design signature of the DOMINATOR, one that the community has to accept.

These kits are available in white, black, and gray colors and available in 2x16GB, 2x32GB, and 2x24GB size configurations with the highest speed of 7200MT/s, though technically, the highest speed coming from our kit’s XMP2 is 7200MT/s. I am not sure what CORSAIR was thinking when programming these kits. This kit supports Intel XMP 3.0.

CORSAIR has provided fin assembly modules in the box that standalone costs SUD 29.90. These modules will bring the old Dominator Platinum looks to these Titanium kits. CORSAIR has also provided a tool kit in the box. These kits feature DHT cooling technology where the ICs and plain ground of PCB are also cooled. CORSAIR has implemented the RGB connector pin or slot right on the PCB instead of using wires. This is something new in the market.

This is a limited edition RAM kit, and only 500 units will be manufactured. A unique number is engraved on each module, letting the user know their stand in the 500 lot. Our white color Dominator Titanium kit has performed quite well and was offering comparable performance to the other kits operating at 7200MT/s. The only caveat is the low overclocking headroom and that, too, taking high voltage for a marginal overclock. CORSAIR is providing a limited lifetime warranty on this kit.

Nauman Siddique

[Hardware Reviewer & Editor]

Meet Nauman Siddique, a highly experienced computer science graduate with more than 15 years of knowledge in technology. Nauman is an expert in the field known for his deep understanding of computer hardware.

As a tech tester, insightful reviewer, and skilled hardware editor, Nauman carefully breaks down important parts like motherboards, graphics cards, processors, PC cases, CPU coolers, and more.

• 15+ years of PC Building Experience
• 10+ years of first-hand knowledge of technology
• 7+ years of doing in-depth testing of PC Hardware
• A motivated individual with a keen interest in tech testing from multiple angles.
• I majored in Computer Science with a Masters in Marketing
• Previously worked at eXputer, EnosTech, and Appuals.

Get In Touch: nauman@tech4gamers.com

Corsair Dominator Titanium DDR5-7200 C34 Kit Review is a post from Tech4Gamers - All About Technology And Gaming News

Key Takeaways

• The Asgard BRAGI RGB DDR5 6800MHz CAS34 kit is for those who want high-performance DDR5 RAM with a beautiful reflective design, plenty of overclocking potential, and support for both AMD EXPO and Intel XMP.
• The Asgard BRAGI RGB DDR5 6800MHz CAS34 kit is not for those who are on a tight budget or are building a small form factor gaming PC.
• The best thing about the Asgard BRAGI RGB DDR5 6800MHz CAS34 kit has to be its excellent performance and jaw-dropping design. It really makes the kit stand out from the rest.

Specifications

The above picture shows the specifications of the BRAGI series of DDR5 kits. These kits are available at the following speeds:

• 6600MHz
• 6800MHz
• 7200MHz

Since we are testing the 6800MHz, we will focus on this stick only. This kit has a timing of CL 34-42-42-90 at 1.40V. They have shown the wrong voltage for the 6800MHz, and I am sure that the voltage for the 6600MHz kit is also 1.40V. This kit is programmed for Intel XMP and AMD EXPO profiles. What is more surprising is that Asgard is using the same settings of Intel XMP for the AMD Expo profiles.

Packing Box

This kit has a cool presentation from Asgard. The outermost box has a paperboard cover that shows the BRAGI concept along with the Piano keys design. Salient features are also printed over the backside of this paperboard cover. The main packing box is made of thick cardboard material and is black in color. Flip it on one side to open the top cover; we are presented with a paper sheet that shows the pencil drawing of the key components of this kit. Then there is a microfiber cloth, which is of utmost importance here.

This cloth is to be used to clean the glossy chrome mirror finish of the modules. As we can see in the above picture, this kit has a highly reflective surface which is a fingerprint magnet.

Asgard has provided two gloves that you should wear to avoid fingerprints on the surface of the kits. There is a bottle opener as well in the box, along with the serial number stickers or labels that can be pasted on the modules should you want it. I would not, in my opinion. The RGB lighting is compatible with RGB sync technologies of motherboard manufacturers, and it is compatible with:

• ASUS AURA SYNC
• GIGABYTE RGB Fusion 2.0
• MSI Mystic Light sync
• ASRock Polychrome Sync

Design

Let’s start by stating the salient features of the kit:

• Piano Black and White key design
• Double Light Guide Design
• Luxurious dark coffee-colored mirror surface, pursuing simple texture
• Thickened 6 series high specification aluminum heat sink
• CNC-processed heat sink
• Supports ASUS, MSI, ASRock, and GIGABYTE motherboard lighting control
• 8M RGB colors will bring a new DIY experience
• Leverages on-board PMIC for a Stable and Quick Power Supply
• Intel XMP 3.0 technology supports Intel 600 and 700 series motherboards
• Rigormultiple strict tests to ensure their stability and reliability
• Limited Lifetime Warranty

Asgard’s flagship BRAGI DDR5 memory kits come in three speeds: 6600MHz, 6800MHz, and 7200MHz. With a glossy dark coffee mirrored surface, they don’t offer color variations. However, they provide 16.8 million RGB color options, controllable via motherboard manufacturers’ RGB sync apps. These kits adhere to the JEDEC 4800MHz base frequency.

The Asgard Bragi DDR5 kit measures approximately 135x45x9mm, but Asgard hasn’t specified these dimensions. At 45mm in height, these are high-profile modules and might interfere with CPU air coolers that extend over the DIMM slots with front fans. Consider this when choosing a CPU cooler and PC case, though liquid coolers present no issues. The Asgard BRAGI RGB DDR5 includes on-die ECC for real-time data correction, a 288-pin unbuffered DIMM layout, and protective covers on both sides and the connector.

The kit features a sleek aluminum heat spreader with a consistent design on both module ends. Made from 2mm thick aluminum using a cold forging process, its CNC machining is precise. It has a glossy, dark coffee-colored mirror finish. Make sure to handle it with the included gloves, and clean with a microfiber cloth. Asgard branding is on each module side. While users can affix serial number labels, I wouldn’t recommend it. The design is 1Rx8, meaning a single rank using 8 modules, and the kit is manufactured in China.

The above picture shows a top view of these modules. You can see the piano’s black and white color key theme on this kit. This would be more visible or apparent when using all four modules. There is a black color strip right next to the diffuser that takes a certain portion of the diffuser. Another key design is that there is no Asgard branding on the diffuser. I appreciate this thinking by the Asgard. Like the Lexar kit that I tested previously, the diffuser on the Asgard kit does not have a catcher on top, making it a clean look.

The Asgard BRAGI kit has a layout similar to the Lexar ARES RGB kit. It features a single-rank design on a black PCB, though Asgard doesn’t specify the number of PCB layers. A thick black pad covers the full length of the PCB’s unpopulated side, equalizing its width with the opposite side. The populated side centers a PMIC chip, flanked by 4x memory chips on each side, amounting to a 32GB capacity in a 1Rx8, 2G x 64-bit design. While Asgard has placed a thermal pad over the memory chips, it’s unclear if the PMIC and SPD Hub devices also have one.

The Asgard kit, made in China during the 26th week of 2023, uses Hynix A-Dies with the part number H5CG48?EBDX018. I suspect these are A-dies rather than B-dies. The PMIC controller comes from Richtek, with the part number RTQ5132GQWF. The kit supports Intel XMP Revision 3.0 and AMD EXPO 0.9 profiles. It incorporates an SPD device from Rambus Inc., model M88SPD5118A5-T. Notably, the SPD5118 features a temperature sensor that reports tCase thermals but not those of the memory chips or the controller.

RGB Lighting

The Asgard BRAGI RGB DDR5 kit was tested on a GIGABYTE Z790 AORUS ELITE AX motherboard, and RGB lighting was controlled using the RGB Fusion 2.0 app. The lighting was responding to the changes in the app. There is an even diffusion of the lights across the diffuser, and I appreciate the sublime lighting to highlight the piano key concepts in this kit. Here are some pictures.

RGB Showcase

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Testing

We are using the mentioned configuration for RAM testing:

• Intel i7-13700k [Stock, Auto]
• Enermax Liqmaxpro 360 AIO
• GIGABYTE Z790 AORUS ELITE AX
• Sabrent Rocket 4 Plus 2TB PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD [For OS]
• GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 3060 VISION OC Rev.2 [For Display]
• be quiet! Straight Power 11 850W Platinum PSU
• Thermaltake Core P6 TG Snow Edition in an open frame layout

Other kits are:

• G.Skill Ripjaws S5 DDR5 32GB 6000MHz CAS30
• XPG Lancer RGB DDR5 32GB 6000MHz CAS40
• Sabrent Rocket DDR5 32GB 4800MHz CAS40
• Kingston FURY RENEGADE DDR5 32GB 6400MHz CAS32
• CORSAIR VENGEANCE RGB DDR5 32GB 6000MHz CAS36
• Kingston FURY RENEGADE RGB DDR5 32GB 7200MHz CAS38
• T-Force Delta RGB DDR5 32GB 6000MHz CAS30
• V-Color xPrism RGB DDR5 32GB 7200MHz CAS34
• Lexar ARES RGB DDR5 32GB 6400MHz CAS34

We are thankful to our sponsors for this test bench. The following software has been used for the testing:

• AIDA64 Engineer
• SiSoftware Sandra Suite
• Performance Test
• 3DMark Time Spy
• Super Pi

BIOS Run

BIOS

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I have checked, and there are a total of 4x profiles under XMP. There are two XMP profiles and two EXPO profiles. What is strange is that the same Intel XMP profiles are converted into AMD EXPO profiles using the same settings and configuration. We know that 1.40V on AMD can be problematic ever since the burning issues were reported, and AMD fixed this issue by imposing a restriction of 1.30V on SOC. The first XMP profile has a configuration of 6800MHz 34-45-45-108 at 1.40V. The XMP 2 has a configuration of 6400MHz 34-45-45-108 at 1.40V. The AMD EXPO 1 and 2 have the same configurations. This kit conforms to JEDEC 4800MHz base operating speed operating at 1.1V voltage.

CPU-Z and AIDA64 SPD Readouts

The above is a CPU-Z screenshot. Looking closely, you will notice that the software is reporting the kit to be in quad-channel configuration. The reason for that is with DDR5 kits, we have two channels per module, with each being 32-bit wide.

The above is the SPD readout as taken from the AIDA64 Engineer edition.

Results

It is time to take a look at the results and see where this kit falls in the graphs. I am starting with the AIDA64 Engineer edition result. Technically, we would want to see this kit sitting in nicely between the kits operating at 6400MHz and kits operating at 7200MHz.

AIDA64 Engineer

AIDA64 Engineer Benchmarks

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Overall, the Asgard BRAGI DDR5 kit delivers a strong performance in AIDA64 Engineer.

• The kit ranks third with a commendable read operation score of 101,350MB/s.
• In the Memory Write benchmark, the Asgard kit maintains its third position. It narrows its gap with the 7200MHz kits, scoring 91,837MB/s.
• In the Copy operations, the kit again holds the third position.
• The kit excels in the Latency benchmark: It achieves 60.7ns, securing the second slot.

Other Benchmark Software Results

More Benchmarks

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Now, let’s take a look at the other benchmark results:

• Starting with the SiSoft Sandra Software, the Asgard BRAGI DDR5 kit ranks third, as anticipated.
• In the Super PI benchmark, the kit took 309.937 seconds to complete the 32M PI computations.
• In the Performance Test benchmark, the Kingston Fury Renegade DDR5 kit (6400MHz with tighter timing) is slightly ahead of the Asgard BRAGI DDR5 kit.
• Lastly, in 3DMARK Time Spy CPU Score, the Asgard BRAGI DDR5 kit’s performance aligns closely with two kits operating at 7200MHz.

Overclocking

When it comes to overclocking, the Asgard BRAGI RGB DDR5 6800MHz CAS34 has a stunning performance. This kit packs a good overclocking headroom. We easily overclocked the kit to 7600MHz using the same timing, giving us a healthy +800MHz gain. We also tried for 8000MHz. Although the Windows was loading and working, it was not stable; hence, we did not count that in. It would need above 1.55V, and I was not comfortable with that voltage for daily use. Everyone’s mileage would be different; hence, it is important to know the configuration on which the overclocking is done. Here are the settings for this overclock:

Results

Below are some results with the overclocking.

Overclocking Results

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Overall, the performance gains after the overclock were notable. For instance:

• In the AIDA64 Memory benchmark, we saw a 9.4% boost in Copy benchmarks.
• An 8.8% boost in Write benchmarks.
• A 10.7% boost in Read benchmarks.
• Latency also went down to 56.5ns from 60.7ns.
• We also say a 1.0% boost in Time Spy CPU scores.

Should You Buy It?

Given the performance, design, and price, should you go ahead and buy the Asgard BRAGI RGB DDR5 6800MHz CAS34, or should you look for better options?

Buy It If

You Plan To Switch Platforms: The Asgard BRAGI RGB DDR5 6800MHz CAS34 works with both Intel XMP and AMD EXPO, giving it the best of both worlds.

You Like Glossy RAM: With its glossy reflective finish and piano key style-themed design, the kit looks very unique and beautiful. Plus, the RGB lighting diffusion is incredible.

You Want To Overclock: As we saw in our tests, the kit has excellent overclocking headroom.

Don’t Buy It If

You Are On A Budget: If you are on a budget, then you should skip this and explore more options.

You Have Clearance Issues: This is a high-profile RAM standing at 45mm in height. So, if you have a tall cooler, you might look into low-profile RAMs.

Final Thoughts

Asgard BRAGI RGB DDR5 6800MHz CAS34 is a high-performance memory that would suit gamers and enthusiasts alike. This kit features a dark coffee-colored mirror vest on the aluminum heat spreader. This spreader is made using a high-quality 2mm thick aluminum heat sink cold forging process. The CNC machining work is precise and up to the mark.

Due to its highly glossy and reflective nature, Asgard has provided a pair of gloves and microfiber cloth to handle the modules with care. The main theme behind the design is the piano’s black and white keys design based on BRAGI, who was the son of ODIN in Norse mythology and is regarded as the god of poetry and music. This series is available in 6600MHz, 6800MHz, and 7200MHz speeds.

This kit has a premium touch and feel from its packaging to the modules’ build quality, and we are impressed with it. This kit has performed very well in our testing, and I can say with confidence that it will cater to your needs when it comes to gaming DDR5 solutions with quite some style. This kit has a limited lifetime warranty, but I am not sure how to claim this warranty if I cannot locate the website of the manufacturer and the listed one does not get opened. Customer service is very important, and I always pay attention to this aspect.

Nauman Siddique

[Hardware Reviewer & Editor]

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Asgard BRAGI RGB DDR5 6800MHz CAS34 Kit Review is a post from Tech4Gamers - All About Technology And Gaming News

Key Takeaways

• The Lexar ARES RGB DDR5 6400MHz CAS32 Kit is perfect for those who want a bang-for-the-buck DDR5 RAM with excellent looks.
• The Lexar ARES RGB DDR5 6400MHz CAS32 Kit is not for those who want top-notch overclocking potential.
• The Lexar ARES RGB DDR5 6400MHz CAS32 Kit is a solid DDR5 option that has both excellent performance and beautiful looks, making it perfect for most gamers. Plus, given its relatively good price, the kit also offers very good value for money.

Specifications

Take a look at the complete specifications of the kit:

Not here tha 43.3mm is the overall height of the kit. This is a tall profile, and you may have to adjust the height of the air cooler’s front fan if the kit obstructed the actual fitting of the fan on the heatsink.

Packing Box

The kit is shipped inside a standard paperboard-made packing box. The RGB lighting is compatible with RGB sync technologies of motherboard manufacturers, and it is compatible with:

• ASUS AURA SYNC
• GIGABYTE RGB Fusion 2.0
• MSI Mystic Light sync
• ASRock Polychrome Sync

The front side of the packing box has a picture of both modules showing their RGB vibrant colors. This is a 32GB kit comprising 2x 16GB modules. The modules are placed inside a transparent container, and nothing else is in the box.

Design

Let’s start by stating the salient features of the kit:

• Experience Ultra-fast Performance with Next-gen DDR5
• Game in Style with Lexar RGB Sync
• Designed with Increased Stability and Reliability
• Leverages on-board PMIC for a Stable and Quick Power Supply
• Keep your Game Cool
• Supports Intel XMP 3.0
• Rigorously Tested

The Lexar ARES RGB kits, their top memory solution, offer speeds up to 6400MHz and come in black, white, and a non-RGB variant. Only some kits have both XMP and EXPO profiles; our sample has an Intel XMP 3.0 profile. Each module holds 16GB, and none go below the 6000MHz JEDEC 5600MHz base. I expect Lexar to introduce more capacities and speeds.

The Lexar ARES RGB DDR5 Desktop Memory features on-die ECC for instant data correction and an unbuffered 288-pin DIMM layout. It has an aluminum heat spreader and reveals a black PCB with white LEXAR and ARES branding. A serial number label is on the back. Each module uses a 1Rx8 design, meaning one rank with 8 modules. These kits are made in China.

The picture displays a top view of the modules with a diffuser spanning the PCB’s length. Notably, there’s no branding on top. Lexar opts for a clean design, which I like. Unlike other kits, these diffusers lack end catchers, giving them a standard appearance. Other brands should take a cue from Lexar.

The kit features a single-rank, standard black PCB design. A thick black pad runs along the non-populated PCB side, balancing the width on the opposite side. The populated side has a PMIC chip on the center, with 4 memory chips on each side, totaling 32GB in a 1Rx8, 2G x 64-bit layout. There’s also a thermal pad on the chips.

From the Thaiphoon burner data, the memory is made by Shenzhen Longsys Electronics, suggesting Lexar used an OEM for this kit. It utilizes Hynix A-Dies with part number H5CG48AGBDX018. The PMIC model isn’t clear, but the BIOS indicates GMT. Produced in May 2023 (Week 21), the kit has an Intel XMP Revision 3.0 profile (3200MHz 32-38-38-76-114 1.40V). The SPD device is from Montage Technology, model M88SPD5118A5-T, with the SPD5118 featuring a temperature sensor reporting tCase thermals, not the memory chips or controller.

RGB Lighting

We have tested this kit on the GIGABYTE Z790 AORUS ELITE AX motherboard and controlled the lighting using the GIGABYTE RGB FUSION 2.0 app. The kit was responding to the change in modes perfectly. Unless there was a software control, both modules were out of sync in RGB light diffusion. Here are some pictures.

RGB Showcase

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 Testing

We are using the below-mentioned configuration for RAM testing:

• Intel i7-13700k [Stock, Auto]
• Enermax Liqmaxpro 360 AIO
• GIGABYTE Z790 AORUS ELITE AX
• Sabrent Rocket 4 Plus 2TB PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD [For OS]
• GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 3060 VISION OC Rev.2 [For Display]
• be quiet! Straight Power 11 850W Platinum PSU
• Thermaltake Core P6 TG Snow Edition in an open frame layout

Other kits are:

• G.Skill Ripjaws S5 DDR5 32GB 6000MHz CAS30
• XPG Lancer RGB DDR5 32GB 6000MHz CAS40
• Sabrent Rocket DDR5 32GB 4800MHz CAS40
• Kingston FURY RENEGADE DDR5 32GB 6400MHz CAS32
• CORSAIR VENGEANCE RGB DDR5 32GB 6000MHz CAS36
• Kingston FURY RENEGADE RGB DDR5 32GB 7200MHz CAS38
• T-Force Delta RGB DDR5 32GB 6000MHz CAS30
• V-Color xPrism RGB DDR5 32GB 7200MHz CAS34

We are thankful to our sponsors for this test bench. The following software is used for the testing:

• AIDA64 Engineer
• SiSoftware Sandra Suite
• Performance Test
• 3DMark Time Spy
• Super Pi

BIOS Run

BIOS

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This Lexar ARES RGB DDR5 32GB kit only has one XMP profile programmed on it, and loading this profile will set all the related variables, including memory timings, voltages, and frequency. In the BIOS, I saw that this kit has a GMT PMIC chip. However, Thaiphoon Burner couldn’t read the PMIC manufacturer. This kit conforms to the JEDEC standard of 5600MHz base operating speed at 1.1V voltage. In XMP mode, the profile is set to 6400MHz at 32-38-38-76 timing using 1.40V.

CPU-Z and AIDA64 SPD Readouts

The above is a CPU-Z screenshot. Looking closely, you will notice that the software is reporting the kit to be in quad-channel configuration. The reason for that is with DDR5 kits, we have two channels per module with each being a 32-bit wide.

The above is the SPD readout as taken from the AIDA64 Engineer edition. This kit supports Dynamic Memory Boost and Real-Time Memory Frequency.

Results

In this result, we shall be comparing the Lexar ARES RGB DDR5 6400MHZ CAS32 kit with the Kingston Fury Renegade DDR5 kit 6400MHz CAS32. Let’s start taking the results one by one, starting with AIDA64 Engineer.

AIDA64 Engineer

AIDA64 Benchmarks

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Both kits perform similarly as they have the same speed and CAS. The Kingston Fury Renegade kit, with its 32-29-29-80 timing, outperforms the Lexar ARES in read operations, albeit marginally. This slight lead is consistent in memory write operations. In the Copy benchmark, the performance gap is minimal, making their performances virtually identical. However, in latency, the Lexar ARES kit excels, taking the top spot.

Other Benchmark Software Results

More Benchmarks

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Beginning with SiSoft Sandra Software. Both kits are closely matched, with Lexar ARES slightly edging out Kingston Fury Renegade. In Super PI, they’re neck-and-neck, but Kingston Fury Renegade slightly pulls ahead. The same marginal lead for Kingston Fury Renegade is seen in the Performance Test. However, in 3DMARK Time Spy, there’s a significant performance gap. This might be attributed to regular updates in Windows and 3DMARK. Regardless, Lexar ARES ranks second in the chart.

Overclocking

The Lexar ARES RGB DDR5 6400MHz CAS32 kit has a low overclocking headroom, and this is proven in my test. This kit could hardly do +400MHz above the 6400MHz mark, even at 1.50V VDD/VDDQ. All my attempts to overclock this kit 7000MHz and 7200MHz were futile. Everyone’s mileage would be different; hence, it is important to know the configuration on which the overclocking is done.

Results

This kit was pushed to 6800MHz for a stable operation. Here are the results from this overclock.

Overclocking Results

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In the AIDA64 Memory benchmark, scores improved from the stock run:

• Copy benchmark saw a 6.6% boost.
• Write benchmark increased by 5.5%.
• Read benchmark rose by 3.7%.
• Latency decreased to 58.1ns from 60.5ns.

The Time Spy CPU Scores also saw a 1.2% enhancement due to this overclock. However, the overall gain is not that huge of a leap thanks to low overclock.

Should You Buy It?

After testing each and every aspect of the Lexar ARES RGB DDR5 6400MHz CAS32 kit, should you buy it?

Buy It If

You Want The Best Bang For The Buck: With its relatively lower price tag and tight timings, this kit with an XMP profile will set you well for all your gaming needs operating at 6400MHz.

You Want Want Beautiful Looks: Along with effective cooling, Lexas has wisely skipped branding on its diffuser, which, in my opinion, looks very beautiful.

Don’t Buy It If 

You Want Overclocking: If you are an overclocking enthusiast, then this kit may not be for you due to low overclocking headroom.

You Have A Big Air Cooler: This high-profile RAM stands at 43.3mm tall. If you use a bulky CPU air cooler that overhangs the DIMM slot, you must consider the PC case cooler clearance and the cooler’s RAM clearance. However, there is no issue with AIO coolers.

Summary

Lexar has launched a high-performance kit at a good price for the gaming community, and they have done so at tight timings with an XMP profile. Meet the Lexar ARES RGB DDR5 6400MHz CAS32 memory kit for all your gaming needs. This kit has a stylish aluminum heat spreader, which is lightweight, and it boasts stunning visuals on the top using an uninterrupted run of thick diffusers. The touch and feel of this kit is not premium, but I have no reservation given the good performance of this kit.

It has taken the bar and challenged the more expensive Kingston Fury Renegade DDR5 6400MHz CAS32 kit. The Kingston kit has an advantage in the overall timings, but still, the Lexar ARES RGB kit has managed this nail-biting competition in a graceful manner. Why spend a lot when you can have the same performance at a much lower price? It also offers RGB lighting, for which Lexar has also provided dedicated software, though it is not needed since this kit is compatible with the RGB sync technology of motherboard manufacturers.

Lexar is offering a limited lifetime warranty on this kit, though I can’t speak of how good their customer service is since I have no experience with them.

Awards Received By Lexar ARES RGB DDR5

The Lexar ARES RGB DDR5 6400MHz CAS32 kit has also received the following Tech4Gamers Awards:

• Best Value RAM For i7-14700KF
• Best Value RAM For i5-14600K

Nauman Siddique

[Hardware Reviewer & Editor]

Meet Nauman Siddique, a highly experienced computer science graduate with more than 15 years of knowledge in technology. Nauman is an expert in the field known for his deep understanding of computer hardware.

As a tech tester, insightful reviewer, and skilled hardware editor, Nauman carefully breaks down important parts like motherboards, graphics cards, processors, PC cases, CPU coolers, and more.

• 15+ years of PC Building Experience
• 10+ years of first-hand knowledge of technology
• 7+ years of doing in-depth testing of PC Hardware
• A motivated individual with a keen interest in tech testing from multiple angles.
• I majored in Computer Science with a Masters in Marketing
• Previously worked at eXputer, EnosTech, and Appuals.

Get In Touch: nauman@tech4gamers.com

Lexar ARES RGB DDR5 6400MHz at CAS32 Kit Review is a post from Tech4Gamers - All About Technology And Gaming News