Top 10 manufacturers of RAM
Top 10 Best RAM Manufacturers
10 Silicon power
Country: Taiwan
Rating (2022): 4.6
Silicon Power, founded in 2003, is not very well known as a manufacturer of RAM, at least in our country. The Taiwanese are better known for their "flash drives", portable drives and other storage systems, but they still know how to produce quite reliable and attractively priced DDR3 and DDR4 strips.
There are few offers on Yandex.Market, but among them you can find almost everything you need: from 4 GB DDR3 "sticks" to 16 GB DDR4 memory. The product line includes models for both desktop computers and laptops (SODIMM form factor). It is quite difficult to single out something in the technical characteristics. Frequencies, timings - all indicators are absolutely typical for their type. For example, the manufacturer's most popular DDR4 memory with a capacity of 8 GB operates at a frequency of 2400 MHz and CL=17. There is no overclocking data, but none of the found models support XMP.In general, Silicon Power offers fairly affordable quality memory modules with average performance. Suitable for undemanding home or office users.
9 GoodRAM
Country: Poland
Rating (2022): 4.6
An interesting company, originally from Poland, which can hardly be considered a high-tech country. Nevertheless, this manufacturer is rapidly gaining a name for itself, offering a very impressive range of DDR3 and DDR4 RAM sticks with a wide variety of timings and good overclocking prospects. The pricing policy is also pleasing, because even a modification for 8 GB games can be “snatched” for a budget of 4,000 rubles.
On the other hand, the brand is in no hurry to claim the niche of top options, limiting the base frequency of its models to 3600 MHz and not releasing bars with a capacity of more than 16 GB. Therefore, when looking for options for a high-performance gaming PC, we recommend that you do not pay attention to Goodram, but rather look at more eminent companies from the top five of our rating.
8 Apacer
Country: Taiwan
Rating (2022): 4.6
If Silicon Valley is home to a huge number of software companies, then Taiwan seems to be home to a lot of computer component manufacturers. At least Apacer, founded in 1997, is not the first manufacturer from these parts. But let's get closer to the RAM. First of all, it is worth noting the budget prices: for example, an 8 GB DDR4 memory module from Apacer will cost you 3500-4000 rubles. The manufacturer offers not very many products, and about 80% – RAM current generation DDR4.Finding an update for your old PC that consumes DDR3 will be problematic.
We also add that you can easily find budget solutions on a classic green textolite, but slightly prettier models in black coloring, and trendy trims with unusually shaped radiators are selling like hot cakes. In technical terms, we see a run from a frankly office level with a frequency of 1600 MHz to basic gaming solutions with a clock frequency of 3200 MHz and the possibility of overclocking.
7 G.Skill
Country: Taiwan
Rating (2022): 4.7
The specialization of this Taiwanese company is clear from the first glance at its products - G.Skill is engaged in the production of RAM for gaming computers. There are about 100 products of the company on our market, but the differences between memory modules are not so much in technical characteristics as in appearance - red, black, with camouflage, with RGB backlighting, with and without pictures - you can choose a design for almost any project. We also note that G.Skill provides an opportunity to buy a pair or four memory modules at once in all lines.
In terms of technical characteristics, everything is expected to be excellent. The clock frequency ranges from 3000 to 4800 MHz for DDR4 memory and from 5600 to 6000 MHz for DDR5, but the outdated DDR3 has long disappeared from the company's arsenal. Excellent performance! Of course XMP is supported. Acceleration and reliability, according to reviews, at a decent level. The only downside is the cost. The price tag is higher than that of "civilian" competitors by about 15-20%.
6 Corsair
Country: USA
Rating (2022): 4.7
Corsair specializes in the release of RAM for gamers, which is noticeable even in appearance. For the most part, the modules are covered with an effective, but uncomplicated in terms of design, radiator in black, red or white, plus there are dice with RGB backlighting. The choice of models is not very huge: it starts with DDR4 with a capacity of 8 GB and a frequency of 2666 MHz, the purchase of which will cost almost 5,000 rubles.
On the technical side, Corsair products are in no way inferior to one of the main competitors G.Skill. In addition to the near-civilian modules with a clock frequency of 3200 MHz (DDR4), the manufacturer offers extreme modifications of the DDR5 format operating at 5600 MHz! The stability of the latter is in question, but the "middle peasants" have gained popular love, including due to reliability - the guarantee for most memory modules is 10 years.
5 Samsung
Country: South Korea
Rating (2022): 4.8
Perhaps this manufacturer from South Korea needs no introduction. Samsung produces a huge number of products: from washing machines to solid state drives, but the company uses the legendary chips for RAM not only in its products, but also sells to other companies that prefer to use a reliable component base.
The appearance of the slats from Samsung is usually extremely simple - green textolite and uncovered chips. But the absence of heatsinks, lighting and other decorative elements allows you to keep the price lower than that of competitors producing gaming components. At the same time, the Samsung RAM accelerates perfectly.For example, in the reviews, users claim to take a clock frequency of 3333 MHz with standard timings on a module with a standard frequency of only 2400 MHz. The choice is not huge - at the time of writing, the manufacturer is represented by less than 20 products, but choosing the right memory module for your computer is not difficult. There is even server memory on the market, not to mention the availability of all generations and form factors for desktop PCs and laptops.
4 Patriot Memory
Country: USA
Rating (2022): 4.8
Based on the number of reviews for Patriot memory modules, we can draw a simple conclusion - the manufacturer is clearly popular with buyers. It is not surprising: the products combine a relatively budget price tag and high performance. In the line of Americans there are both simple models and powerful gaming solutions. The design is the most diverse - from green textolite to stylish volumetric radiators with RGB backlighting.
In terms of technical characteristics, we observe a wide variety: there are budget DDR3 modules with average characteristics, and DDR4 gaming solutions with a clock frequency of over 3200 MHz and overclocking support. But there is a drawback: in reviews of some models, users note a discrepancy with the declared characteristics: the indicators are often slightly lower than those stated, and overclocking requires a lot of effort. But the price tag for Patriot Memory is quite reasonable - for example, for an 8 GB DDR4 bar, you will have to pay about 6,000 rubles, which is slightly lower than the market average.
3 Crucial
Country: USA
Rating (2022): 4.8
It’s worth starting a story about Crucial with the fact that it is not an independent company, but a sub-brand of the world-famous chip manufacturer Micron Technology. The products can be described in one phrase: memory modules for ordinary users, which enthusiasts will also like. The explanation is simple: in our market, the company offers mainly budget RAM models. Many of them are almost complete copies of each other physically, but with different settings. You can purchase 8 GB of DDR4 memory with a frequency of 2666 MHz for 4500 rubles, or you can pay an additional 300 rubles. and take the same module, but with a frequency of 3200 MHz, which will give a slight increase in performance. Enthusiasts, on the other hand, can take a simpler model and try to overclock it at their own peril and risk. Judging by the reviews, this option is popular.
Note that only "civilian" memory modules are produced with the Crucial logo. If you are interested in PC solutions for games, pay attention to the Ballistix line - they look nicer and work faster, although they fall short of market mastodons like Corsair and G.Skill.
2 Hynix
Country: South Korea
Rating (2022): 4.8
Hynix is one of the few companies that independently produce chips, but at the same time, the company has few offers on our market. What is even more surprising is that the old DDR3 memory types are sold more actively than the current DDR4 memory. Thus, Hynix becomes almost the only manufacturer that can give owners of old PCs a choice.
For more modern users, the company can offer a range of DDR4 RAM models with frequencies up to 3200 MHz. The price tag is average - for 8 GB they ask about 6,000 rubles.Performance also differs little from competitors, but there are interesting offers. For example, Hynix releases modules with a capacity of 32 and even 64 GB, which only a few companies can afford. All in all, Hynix doesn't have a huge selection, high performance, or low prices. This is a manufacturer that provides a small list of quality products, the average rating of which rarely falls below a four.
1 Kingston
Country: USA
Rating (2022): 4.9
Kingston is extremely popular not only in our country, but also in the world. The American manufacturer is known for components related to data storage: SSD drives, "flash drives" and, of course, RAM. At the time of this writing, it is Kingston strips that are in the greatest consumer demand and are represented in a huge number of outlets, and even the outdated DDR3 format can still be found.
One of the reasons for the popularity is high quality against the background of advanced technologies. Kingston is not stingy with breakthrough solutions, quickly responding to consumer demands and aggressively offering the high-clocked RAM that PCs need for gaming. Many modules from this manufacturer support ECC, an algorithm that detects and eliminates memory errors. Thanks to this, RAM rarely gives errors and runs smoothly for at least five years. The icing on the cake is the pricing policy - there are a lot of budget offers at an attractive price.
Liked the article?
Recommended
