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G.SKILL TridentZ RGB Series – Memory Review

List of Specifications:
  • Capacity – 32GB (2 x 16GB)
  • Speed – DDR4 3600
  • CAS Latency – 18
  • Access Time – 5 ns
  • Dual Channel – Yes
  • ECC – No
Thoughts:

My first thoughts were that this is an exceptional piece of hardware. For the price of $144.99, at the time of writing this, you can get 32GB of memory with an access time of 5 ns. This memory is faster than most of the more expensive sticks. The sticks came in with a delicately designed and very easy to open packaging. This piece of hardware also look fabulous inside of your machine. The RGB is of great quality and are customizable. The sticks of memory also have a sleek design to them making them perfect for a minimalistic design. This is a great choice of memory for anyone looking to game or even use them for the look.

http://www.newegg.com/g-skill-32gb

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Team Group: XTREEM ARGB RAM Review

RAM is a lot when it comes to computers. Can increase speed, performance, and everything in between. But, TEAMGROUP really showed us just how much of a statement they can make in such a competitive field, and the XTREEM ARGB is no understatement.

This RAM is one of the best I have ever seen. With a CAS Latency (CL) of 14 running at 3200 MHz brings this to a 4 nanosecond response time! Having this in your system would almost always increase performance.

^THE PICTURE IS ALSO A LINK^

The RAM does come with options, with the highest being a 5333 with a CL of 22! Which is a 4.1 nanosecond response time. Now, that package is 2x8GB sticks, but it is still very fast. And with their lifetime warranty, you will never have to buy another stick of RAM again.

Pictured above is simply just another color option you can choose.

These are some of the best RAM I have seen in a while. I mean, the fact that there is even RAM that is that fast is insane.

 

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G.Skill Ripjaws V Series

Picture of ramThe Ripjaws V Series from G.Skill is an exceptional piece of memory. It can go up to 5333MHz allowing for high speed gameplay or working. This also includes a CAS latency of 22. Finding the absolute speed of this ram shows that it writes at 4.125 NS which is faster than most can go. This ram is relatively inexpensive at $250 for 2 x 8gb sticks. The memory works good with many motherboards as well showing it can be compatible with motherboards than have speeds from 3600 – 5333Mhz.

Newegg Rating

This motherboard has a rating of 4.5 out of 5 eggs showing that it is rated good by those who have bought it. The rating also displays how the memory is worth the cost of $250. This memory continues to display its worth by showing that is very small at 42mm and is able to be fit in with many oversized CPU heatsinks.

This memory also has XMP support allowing overclocking to a good degree. To add to this it also comes with a lifetime warranty incase of an accident or any other things that many happen to your ram. This ram is non-parity and non-ECC showing that is not made for servers but rather for people seeking pure performance.

Works Cited:

“G.SKILL Ripjaws V Series 16GB (2 x 8GB).” Newegg.com – Computer Parts, Laptops, Electronics, HDTVs, Digital Cameras and More!, https://www.newegg.com/g-skill-16gb-288-pin-ddr4-sdram/p/N82E16820374191?quicklink=true

G.SKILL International Enterprise Co., Ltd. “G.Skill Ripjaws V Series.” G.SKILL International Enterprise Co., Ltd., https://www.gskill.com/product/165/184/1620120499/F4-5333C22D-16GVK

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HyperX Fury

HyperX Fury 16GB

This stick of memory is good for a business motherboard. When trying to find one that is compatible with my motherboard I found that this one did the job very well. It does what I need it to do as well as having enough extra stuff that just makes it a perfect fit.

What it has is an Aluminum heat spreader so it can spread out the heat so it doesn’t heat up as fast as some other memory might. It is an Intel XMP 2.0 with automatic overclocking as well as it optimized for intel 200 series and X99. Supports AMD X370/ B350/ A320; it is 100% factory tested at speed and free technical support but has no fan included.

The specs for this memory is:

Capacity: 16GB

Type: 288-Pin DDR4 SDRAM

Speed: DDR4 2666 (PC4 21300)

CAS Latency: 16

Voltage: 1.20V

ECC: No

Buffered/Registered: Unbuffered

With a price of $93.99, it is not a bad price for what you are getting for a business motherboard. Overall I think that this is a very good memory for what I need it to do.

Source (s):

Newegg

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CORSAIR Vengeance LPX (DDR4 8GB)

This is a great memory that can fit your needs whether you are a gamer on a budget or using it on a home computer. This ram has an anodized aluminum heat spreader to help keep the RAM cool. Along with heat spreaders, there are decent specs of the memory itself.

Specs:

8GB

Speed of 2666

Single Channel

Generation DDR4

1.20V

CL of 16

This memory also has a limited lifetime warranty. As well as, being non-ECC and non-parity. If you are in the market for decent memory with a decent price this should be in your top five for a home pc. However, there is also a decent price for this RAM. Coming in at around $50 on Newegg. Which, makes it highly recommendable to anyone in the market for similar memory.

Source(s):

newegg.com

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HyperX 32GB 2666 Predator Review

Overall, HyperX is a very consistent brand, they make keyboards, headsets, and ram. Personally, I have one of the headsets and two sticks of RAM. The RAM I have is the Predator 32GB 2666. There is consistent quality throughout all of their products, I am very impressed by everything that they have made. The RAM, having the following specs:

Non-Ecc

Dual Channel

CAS Latency: 13

Voltage: 1.35

works very well. The individual sticks are each 16GB, which add up to 32 for 2. Here is a picture:

HyperX Predator Black 32GB 2666MHz DDR4 CL13 DIMM (Kit of 2) XMP (HX426C13PB3K2/32) at Amazon.com

This RAM makes my PC run very smoothly, just make sure your motherboard has the proper specs to support the RAM!

Works Cited:

https://www.newegg.com/

https://www.hyperxgaming.com/unitedstates/us

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CORSAIR Vengeance LPX 8GB (2 x 4GB)

CORSAIR Vengeance

I have been working on building a PC. The PC I wanted to build is for my home, to do little tasks on like look things up and maybe watching a video every once in a while. I am not looking for this to be a gamer or anything. Saying this I still wanted a nice stick of RAM.

I purchased the Corsair Vengeance LPX. The one I bought consists of two sticks of 4GB RAM so it is dual channel.  These sticks of RAM are generation DDR4. This fit into my motherboard great it is the speed of 2666MHz. The RAM is non-ECC and the CAS Latency is 16. It also doesn’t take an unfair amount of voltage it only takes 1.20V.

This is such a good choice because it is a fast stick of RAM that may be too much for what I want to use my PC for. However I really think it is worth the money. If you buy it from newegg.com it would be $52.99. However if you go the the manufactures website it was $59.99.  These are defiantly worth the price they are put at. I believe you would be extremely happy with your purchase of the Corsair Vengeance.

Reviews from Newegg

I would for sure agree with the 87% of the people that loved these sticks of ram from Newegg and gave it a 4 egg rating or higher.

Websites

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Corsair Vengeance RGB PRO Review

This memory stick comes in 8GB, 16GB, and 32GB sticks in various different packages and is priced at anywhere from $103.99 to $174.99 for a 32GB stick.

CORSAIR is one of the leading companies in the production of computer components. high up on the list with big names such as Intel and AMD. Producing components such as Memory sticks, PC cases, Power Supply Units, CPU Coolers, Fans, Storage devices, and custom cooling systems for your every need. in addition, they also offer accessories such as keyboards, mice, gaming chairs, ambient lighting, headphones, and mousepads. also selling Pre-built PCs.

You can find the picture of the memory stick and the store page here

CORSAIR has posted a video explaining and demonstrating the stick. you can find it on https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nujuAnZ9K50&feature=emb_log 

The video explains more about the Stick and the functions as well.

Works Cited:
https://www.corsair.com/us/en/Categories/Products/Memory/c/Cor_Products_Memory

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Review of the Patriot Memory Viper 4 Series 32Gb 3200 MHz kit

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Our Experience

          We purchased this memory for our build that we’ve been working on and reviewing. It fits right in with the Meg X399 motherboard and the Ryzen Threadripper 2950X processor. So, first off, you’ll want to make sure it’s compatible with your motherboard. If you need DDR4 288 pin memory and can support speeds of 3200 MHz, then that’ll be perfect. Or, if your motherboard supports DD44 288 pin at 2133 MHz, then this memory will still work, it’ll just be slower. Beyond that, it is non-parity and non-ECC (error correcting code), as this is not meant for server builds. We’ve got dual channel support, meaning that having two sticks as we do will make it even faster, provided your board has support. The CAS (column access strobe) latency is at a pretty respectable 16; overall leaving this with some pretty good speed stats. How does it perform in the real world you ask?

          Its performance is pretty great. Now, yes, it isn’t the fastest memory in the world, but it was the fastest that we could get for our board; having a 32GB requirement at least. That being said, it is still plenty fast. 3200 MHz, with dual memory and a 16 CAS runs quite well. For our purpose of playing games, it was perfect. I must say that the combination of this processor (Ryzen Threadripper 2950X) and this memory can pretty much knock out any game at full settings. Of course, normal computer processing runs flawlessly.

          Our only issue with this memory is future proofing for games. While 3200 MHz is fine for now, that’ll start to be less so for gaming in a few years. That’s not to say it won’t play them. It absolutely will; all I’m saying is that you might find yourself selecting medium settings on games within the next three to four years.

List of Stats

  • Compatibility; speed: DDR4, 288 pin; 2133 MHz (base), 3200 MHz (OC)
  • Features: Non-parity, non-ECC (error-correcting code), dual channel
  • CAS Latency; timing: C16; 16-18-18-36
  • Warranty: Limited lifetime
  • Price: $234.99

What Others had to say

  • “Top pick? Why’s that? The Viper memory performance is good, really good. It’s close to its rivals in benchmarks. Usually, you’ll be more than happy, by just setting the XMP profile (and most of the users will leave it like that). However, if you have some time, and patience (searching for instability) you can get something extra from this kit. Thanks to the usage of Samsung chips ~3500 MHz is possible, that’s a 300 MHz increase from standard frequency, which can be helpful for example in some games.” -The Guru of 3D
  • “Overall, this is very nice RAM that I would recommend to anyone looking to spice the look of their system up while still having nice, fast RAM at a value.” -WePC
  • “At first, I was a little skeptical buying patriot ram. I was building three high end video editing systems for a client. This ram goes to 3200 Mhz easily. I ran stability tests for 48 hours each system. This ram held up really well. It was rock solid, no crashes, nothing. All of the ram had really nice metal packaging that I have not seen in a long time. For those of you wondering, I used the Asus X470 Prime Pro for the motherboard and a Ryzen 7 2700x for the CPU. I think they could sell this RAM for way more. If you buy this under $ 350, it is a steal.” -Brad S; an Amazon customer

Final Thoughts

          We recommend this memory without a doubt. If this is compatible with your motherboard, then you should definitely get it. It’s fast, reliable, and should keep up with things for at least three years or so. No complaints beyond that.

References

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Corsair Vengeance LPX 16 GB 2400 Desktop Memory Review

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The 4 Colors the LPX Series comes in.

This isn’t your standerd boring memory. With Corsair Vengeance LPX series, you can pick from multiple colors to suit your needs for your desktop. These sticks never disappoint me and with support for XMP 2.0, I can have worry-free auto overclocking. This is steered towards people who want a good looking stick without the issue of CPU heatsink clearance. 

  • 16GB Kit (2×8 GB)
  • DDR4 2400 Speed
  • CAS Latancy of 16
  • Timing of 16-16-16-39
  • Non ECC
  • Aluminum Heatspreader
  • Calculated access time of 6.66 nanoseconds
  • Calculated Bandwith of 76.8 GB/s
  • Height of 1.03″

This series is one of the best of its kind and these reviews about this exact kit would support my claim. Check out Toms Hardware’s review on the LPX Series.

Pros: – Works in ASRock X470 Master SLI/AC w/ Ryzen 5 2600
– Works as advertised at 2400Mhz w/ 16GB (2 of 4 slots) @1.2v (w/ XMP profile)
– Was stable at 3200Mhz overclock w/ 16GB (2 of 4 slots) @1.35v (16-18-18-36-54-1T)
– Was stable at 2933Mhz overclock w/ 32GB (4 of 4 slots) @1.35v (20-20-20-48-68-1T)
– This model is not necessarily for AMD systems but according to Corsair website it should work and it does.
Cons: None that I can find.

~Raymond A.

Pros: -Low profile, allows more room for other components.
-Overclockeable, works flawlessly with XMP.
-Overclocked from 2400mhz to 2800mhz.
-Only had to bump up voltage from 1.2V to 1.23V (stable 24/7).
-Corsair as always didn’t disappoint with their RAM.
-Fairly priced (purshased my kit for $90 at the time).
Cons: No complaints.

Ronald V.

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Newegg, Toms Hardware 

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