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CORSAIR Vengeance LPX Review

<![CDATA[Corsair has more than 20 years of PC performance and innovation. Corsair provides many different computer hardware options. Things like gaming keyboards, mice, headsets, mouse mats, and memory. That is what this review is about.
The Corsair Vengeance LPX is some great memory for a computer. Corsair produces great sticks of RAM for a very decent price. Actually, that is the one thing bad about Corsair memory. They have some high prices for their sticks RAM. Even though they have some high prices, it is worth it for how good their memory is.
This memory that I have is the Corsair Vengeance LXP 32GB. This type of memory from Corsair is is two sticks of RAM. Each stick is 16GB which makes a total of 32GB. More specifications are bellow.
Specifications:

  • 288-Pin DDR4 SDRAM
  • Speed:
    • DDR4 2400
    • 32 GB (2 x 16GB)
  • CAS Latency:
    • 14
  • Bandwidth:
    • 19200
  • ECC vs non-ECC:
    • Non-ECC
  • Access Time:
    • 2.4 Ns

After going through these specifications on this memory, I highly recomend getting some sort of Corsair memory if you plan on building Y=your own PC. If you are not willing to spend a whole lot of money on your memory, then the Corsair memory is not for you.
Note: This review is part of a classroom project. 
References:
http://www.corsair.com/en-us/company/about-corsair
https://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820233854&cm_re=CORSAIR_Vengeance_LPX-_-20-233-854-_-Product
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Patriot Viper Elite 4GB Memory Review

<![CDATA[Patriot Memory designs, manufactures and markets high performance memory modules, flash memory, mobile accessories and gaming equipment. The headquarters for the company is located in Fremont, California. Patriot Memory takes pride in memory. The process begins with using high-quality components and ends with rigorous functional testing to ensure each module is reliable and compatible (Wikipedia).
I am going to be reviewing the Patriot Viper Elite 4Gb memory stick. I used this memory on my home motherboard which was the ASUS Prime B2-50 Plus Motherboard.
I think that the memory was overall a good fit for the motherboard. The Viper Elite series provides the best performance and stability for the most demanding computer environments. The colors of the heat sinks can be red, blue, or grey. Patriot’s Viper Elite series is offered in dual channel kits and quad channel kits, at speeds from 2400MHz up to 3200MHz (Patriot Memory).
 
Specifications:

    • CAS Latency: 16
    • Type: 288-pin DDR4 SDRAM
    • Access Time: 6.6 Nano Seconds
    • Channels: Dual Channel
    • Bandwidth: 19,200
    • Parity v. non-parity: Non- Parity
    • Non Ecc v. ECC: Non ECC
    • Warranty- lifetime

     
    Overall, I think that the Patriot Viper Elite 4Gb memory stick was a great fit for my motherboard. Not only does the memory have a lot of great features, but it only cost $52.99 which makes it a very affordable option (Newegg). I would recommend the Patriot Viper Elite 4Gb memory stick to anyone who was looking for a cheap option for a home motherboard.
    Note: This is part of a classroom project

References:

  • https://www.info.patriotmemory.com
  • https://en.wikipedia.org
  • https://www.newegg.com

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Vengeance Corsair Memory review

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Vengeance DDR3 4GB

The Vengeance 4GB is a decent Ram to get for your standard computer, but you probably wouldn’t put it into a gaming PC. This RAM is good for what generation it is from but you probably what to get DDR4 RAM if your motherboard can take it instead of DDR3.

This RAM is of dual channel which is better for gaming if you are gaming with this RAM. I been using this RAM and it hasn’t affected my game play that i have like scatters or tearing in my gaming.
The price of this RAM is $74.99 it can be found on New-egg and Amazon.

Overall this is decent RAM worth it’s price but isn’t DDR4 which would be better for gaming improving your FPS. I would recommend this RAM if your compputer can only take DDR3, but if your able to get DDR4 RAM if would be a lot better to find RAM and Probably cheaper.
Here are the Tech Spec for Vengeance 4GB:

  • Warranty: Limited Lifetime
  • Memory Configuration: Dual Channel
  • Memory Series: Vengeance
  • Memory Type: DDR3
  • Package Memory Format: DIMM
  • Package Memory Pin: 240
  • Memory Size: 8GB Kit (2 x 4GB)
  • SPD Latency: 9-9-9-24
  • SPD Speed: 1333MHz
  • SPD Voltage: 1.5V
  • Speed Rating: PC3-17066 (2133MHz)
  • Tested Latency: 11-11-11-27
  • Tested Speed: 2133MHz
  • Tested Voltage: 1.5V

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Note:  This review is part of a classroom project.
References:
 http://www.corsair.com/en-us/vengeance-low-profile-8gb-2-x-4gb-ddr3-dram-2133mhz-cl11-memory-kit-cml8gx3m2a2133c11g 
https://www.newegg.com/Corsair/BrandStore/ID-1459?nm_mc=AFC-C8Junction&cm_mmc=AFC-C8Junction-Corsair%20Components,%20Inc.-_-na-_-na-_-na&cm_sp=&AID=10446076&PID=8336986&SID=]]>

The Colorful Review of the Trident Z RGB

<![CDATA[G.SKILL was established in 1989 by enthusiasts they are a leading memory module Manufacturer based in Taipei, Taiwan. In 2003, the company was established as a maker of computer memory. The company currently operates several distributors and resellers in North America, Europe, Asia, and the Middle East. G.Skill have built their brand around fast RAM, preferred by the overclockers with an impressive specifications list and some of the best design schemes on the market.
You could get RGB lighting on multiple different types of memory and manufacturers. But you have to choose between two factors; looks, or performance. Usually you have to sacrifice one for the other, but not in this case. The Trident Z has exceptional statistics for the price. Usually everyone thinks that complicated and customizable lighting on RAM could cause performance issues due to signal interference. But manufactures like GEIL got around this issue by adding a separate power cable. But the even more amazing thing is that the Trident Z RGB didn’t require any external power and the performance was essentially identical to the non-RGB Trident Z series!

The Trident Z (RGB) has a CAS Latency of 15 with a Access Time of 6.25 ns. That isn’t bad at all. The new Trident Z’s are some of the fastest clocked memory kits which can go as high as 4266 MHz. The kit we received is optimized at a clock speed of 2400 MHz (PC4-19200). The memory kit is fully compatible with the Intel XMP 2.0 and can be easily set to its rated clock speeds through the BIOS shipped on the latest Intel motherboards. Memory compatibility id different on every motherboard, so make sure that your board is high-end and rated to support high clock speed memory sticks. The specs for our kit is shown;

  • Amount of Ram: 64GB (16GBx4)
  • Generation: DDR4
  • Speed: 2400 Mhz (PC4 19200)
  • Access Time: 6.25 ns
  • CAS Latency:  15 (15-15-15-35)
  • Channels: Dual
  • Error Checking: Non-ECC


Overall with testing the Trident Z can compare with most of the non RGB memory on the market. If you have the money, and want pretty lights then I recommend this. But if you are looking for performance, I would look at the Non RGB version.
Work Cited:

  • https://wccftech.com/review/gskill-trident-z-rgb-32-gb-3600-mhz-ddr4-memory-kit-review/
  • https://www.gskill.com/en/product/f4-3200c16d-16gtzr
  • https://www.vortez.net/articles_pages/g_skill_trident_z_rgb_review,1.html
  • http://www.pcgamer.com/ram-of-the-year-gskill-trident-z-rgb/

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HyperX Fury 4GB (1 x 4GB) DDR4 Review

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HyperX Fury 4GB Ram

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Example of the RAM being used

HyperX is a very big industry when it comes to gaming. They are mainly known for headsets and are a branch of Kingston, in other words, HyperX is the high-preformace product of Kingston Technology. Most of HyperX’s products are choice of top-rated gamer, tech enthusiasts, and over clockers world wide.
Recently I got my hands on a few sticks of HyperX Fury 4GB RAM . I purchased them from New Egg and they came in pretty fast. It also came with a life time warranty which is really a plus. The sticks I got run about $169.99. This is definitely very expensive, especially for a 4GB stick of RAM. One cool feature is that this RAM will auto-detect your hardware and over clock accordingly to it.
Here is a video showing off what the RAM looks like:

Specs:

  • Amount: 16GB (1 x 16GB)
  • Generation: DDR4
  • Speed: 2400MHz
  • Channels: Dual
  • CL: 15
  • Timing: 15-15-15-35
  • Access Time: 6.5 ns
  • Voltage: 1.5 V
  • ECC: No
  • Warrantee: LIFE TIME!

Overall this is a solid stick of RAM. Its fast, it has a life time warrantee, and is HyperX.  The only problem is the price, is only 4GB worth $169? unless you are building a fast home PC with 2 of these, I do not see another reason to get these, there are definitely other buying choices for a lot less just as good in my opinion.
 
Note:  This review is part of a classroom project.
References:

  • “HyperX – Gaming Headsets, Keyboards & More – WE’RE ALL GAMERS.” HyperXGaming, www.hyperxgaming.com/.
  • “Robot?” Newegg.com, www.newegg.com/.

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Review of the Mushkin Enhanced Redline MRA4U320LLLM8GX2

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Mushkin Enhanced Incorporated is a Colorado founded manufacturer of PSU, USB flash drives, solid state drives, and RAM for your desktop, server, and notebooks.
The Redline series of Mushkin is their latest series of memory for desktops.  It’s quick, sleek, and comes in the fastest generations made, DDR3 and DDR4.  Each stick of Redline RAM comes with the shiny red FrostByte heatsink, meaning that the memory sticks won’t overheat even as you’re overclocking them.
The Redline MRA4U320LLLM8GX2 is two sticks of 8 GB, and comes with the FrostByte-G3-R.  Other features include:

  • CAS Latency of 20
  • Dual Channel
  • An access time of 6.25 nanoseconds
  • A bandwidth of 25600
  • Dual Channel
  • Speed of 3200 MHz

 
It’s compatible with my gaming motherboard which is a Biostar X370GT7, and the fastest memory my motherboard takes is 3200 overclocked, which is why this memory is perfect for my motherboard.  I would recommend this RAM series to anyone who wanted the best and fastest for their computer, not to mention some of the best for a little of your money! These memory sticks will only cost you $140.99!
There are nothing but good reviews from this line of memory from anyone that’s used it, myself included!

Note:  This review is part of a classroom project.

 
 
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G. SKILL RIPJAWS X SERIES Memory

<![CDATA[G. SKILL is a Taiwanese computer hardware manufacturing company. The company targets customers whom are overclocking computer users.  The company is known for their memory aka RAM. The company was founded in 1989 by a group of computer enthusiasts. My most recent purchase was the fastest memory for my business PC.
My business PC is the ASUS A68HM-E the fast memory I discovered was the RIPJAWS  X SERIES.

This memory makes my whole entire PC run so much faster. Overall everything looks and runs phenomenally. The stylish heat spreader design but keeps it very cool.  This memory is DDR3 1866MHz that delivers up to 14.9Gbps per channel to allow the PC to run at whopping speeds. I am not the only one who has seen great things from this product.  Irma Z. states that “Pros: Cheap, Fast, & Reliable Cons: None Other Thoughts: Would buy again with no questions”, many other review read the same (Newegg)
Specifications:

  • The memory is 4 GB
  • Type – 240 pin DDR3
  • DDR3 1866
  • CAS Latency – 9
  • NON ECC (Does not error check)
  • Non Parity
  • Bandwidth – 14,900 MB/s
  • Single channel
  • Access time – 4.8231 nano second
  • Warranty – Lifetime

I definitely recommend this memory, it worked so well with my motherboard. It is not very costly paying in at a $46.99. RIPJAWS X Series provides an excellence performance at a low price.

Note: This review is part of a school project.

References:
https://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820231720
 
 
 
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G.Skill RipjawsV DDR4-2666 MHz Memory Review

<![CDATA[G.Skill is an internationally known computer hardware company based in Taiwan. They produce an influx of high-end PC products. The most well-known of these products is their RAM. Although G.Skills targeted audience is overclocking computer users, I bought memory for them that worked with my gaming motherboard, non-overclocked.
Today I am reviewing the G.Skill Ripjaws4 DDR4-2666 MHz  memory kit.  I tested this memory on my ASUS ROG Strix Z370-e gaming motherboard.
Aesthetically, this memory kit looks pretty good on a motherboard. The red heatspreaders are not ridiculously tall. Each memory stick is a bright cherry red color with the G.Skill logo branded on both sides. These sticks feel very well made (Overclockers).However, as we know, aesthetics are not the most important aspect of memory reviewing.
This particular memory is available in a wide range of frequency options from standard DDR4-2133MHz to a blistering DDR4-3733MHz. This particular kit has a very enjoyable performance and holds up to the task. The price of $189.99 can be compared to many other memory kits, but the performance cannot (Proclockers).

The specifications for the memory are pictured in the chart below: 

Overall, this memory kit is a job well done for G.Skill. The Ripjaws V series provides a faster computer experience for gaming, editing, rendering, and processing. The memory kit combines a sleeker look and high quality performance into one, creating an experience of great cosmetics and performance, for a great price (Proclockers).

Note: This review is part of a classroom project.

References:

  • http://www.overclockers.com
  • https://www.newegg.com
  • https://proclockers.com

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G.SKILL Ripjaws V Series Review

<![CDATA[I bought the Ripjaws V Series memory after looking around for a fast business RAM without completely breaking the bank. While this is a fairly fast memory chip, I feel as though I could have gotten one just as fast for less money. I paid $208 for two 8GB memory on newegg.com
I’ve never bought any products from G.SKILL so I had to do quite a bit of research. For those of you like me here is some information:
G.Skill is known for its range of DDR, DDR2, DDR3, and DDR4 computer memory. RAM is available in single channel, dual channel, triple channel and quad channel packs for desktops, workstations, HTPC, as well as netbooks and laptops.G.Skill was shown to be the only DDR4 manufacturer not vulnerable to Rowhammer.G.Skill does not manufacture the memory dies, it purchases the memory dies and assembles them into a DIMM memory module ready for sale to customers.(G.SKILLWiki)
Warning: This memory was tested on my ASUS Prime B350M-A/CSM motherboard. The results may differ when using a different motherboard.
Benchmarks:

  • DDR4 3200 (PC4 25600)
  • Capacity: 8GB (2 x 4GB)
  • Non-Parity
  • Non-ECC
  • Dual Channel
  • CAS Latency: 16
  • Timing:16-16-16-36
  • Type: 288-Pin DDR4 SDRAM
  • Access Time: 6.25 Ns

I went into this testing with high expectations. I was right to have these expectations as the Ripjaws V Series is EXTREMELY fast. I did not need to tweak or change anything about the performance. I’m sure that if I had used a higher end motherboard or even a gamer, it might not be able to keep up. Though this memory is fast I feel as though the price is too much. When I was looking at this RAM the first time it was around $150 and I can’t imagine why they increased the price so dramatically. If you are willing to pay the price this is a decent memory for a home and business motherboard but I suggest going with something more inexpensive.

Note:  This review is part of a classroom project.
References: 

 
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Intel Core i7-7700 Kaby Lake Review

<![CDATA[Intel has a wide variety of many hardware options for a computer. Out of all of the things that they produce and manufacture, Intel is most commonly known for their CPU’s (Central Processing Unit). Out of the two brands of CPU’s (Intel and AMD) Intel has better and more efficient CPU’s than the opposing CPU brand, AMD. The Intel CPU’s have a better performance rating than the AMD CPU’s.

Click the picture to see the price.

Intel was founded by Gordon E. Moore and Robert Noyce on July 18, 1968. Their headquarters is located in Santa Clara, California.
The Intel Core i7-7700 Kaby Lake is a 7th generation CPU that Intel produces. I believe that this CPU is a good option for many different motherboards. This Central Processing Unit has a lot of capabilities for many different motherboards. Having a pretty average clock speed and a high amount of cache, makes this CPU have a very good performance.
 
Specifications: 

  • Clock Speed:
    • Base: 3.60 GHz
    • Max Turbo: 4.20 GHz
  • Cache:
    • L1: 4 x 32KB Instruction and 4 x 32KB Data
    • L2: 4 x 256KB
    • L3: 1 x 8MB  
  • Socket Type:
    • LGA 1151
  • Number of Processors and Threads:
    • 4 cores (Quad Core)
    • 8 threads
  • Passmark Rating:
    • 10818 (Higher is better)

After going through all these specifications of this central processing unit, makes this a very high end CPU. This would be good for many different purposes for a computer. Weather you are just using it as a home computer, a business computer, or even a gaming computer. Even though this processor is quite pricey, it is worth it. It has a high performance rating and it shows.

Note: This review is part of a classroom project. 
References:
https://ark.intel.com/products/97128/Intel-Core-i7-7700-Processor-8M-Cache-up-to-4_20-GHz
https://www.cpubenchmark.net/cpu_list.php
https://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/homepage.html
https://www.lifewire.com/what-is-a-cpu-2618150
 
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