Top 10 Memory Modules

The RAM modules from Patriot Memory are somewhat controversial. On the one hand, we have a set of two “sticks” of 8 GB each, which are not convenient to use with all PC motherboards. And the price tag is such that you can find cheaper options. But the kit also has a lot of advantages. The first is immediately noticeable - a metal radiator is put on top of the board for cooling. It looks good and keeps the temperature of the chips in an acceptable range, which ensures high reliability. The manufacturer is so confident in its products that it provides a 10-year warranty!

Technically, it's average.Base clock frequency 1600 MHz. Timings: 9-9-9-24. Plus, the memory modules support XMP and can be slightly accelerated, which is confirmed by users in the reviews. Advantages: there are radiators of the cooling system; 10 year warranty; high stability in work; XMP support. Disadvantages: the heatsink is too high - the module can rest against the CPU cooler.

This is the most affordable memory module in the category. The cost of one die is about 5,000 rubles, which can be considered an excellent offer against the background of competitors. But a small minus immediately catches your eye: there are no heatsinks on the board, and therefore the cooling is somewhat worse than that of rivals. On the other hand, in the reviews there is not a single complaint about overheating or unstable operation of this RAM.

Base clock frequency 1600 MHz. Users brag about the possibility of overclocking and stable operation at a frequency of 1900 MHz. Perhaps, with some luck, it will be possible to take a higher bar. The standard voltage is 1.5V. The memory module has a capacity of 8GB. CL - 11. Unfortunately, there is no XMP support. The advantages, in addition to the low price, include good overclocking potential and a low-profile form factor. Thanks to the latter, "RAM" can be installed under any processor cooler.

The manufacturability of this device is beyond doubt - Kingston, under whose wing the HyperX line is produced, can do really high-quality things.Another thing is that the model itself belongs to the category of obsolete modules, and it is no longer possible to apply it on new generation platforms.

Regarding the technical characteristics of the Kingston HX318C10F*/8, there is no need to say much - this is a superbly balanced module with a pleasant, aesthetic appearance, which responds well to overclocking (albeit not the most "forced"). Its nominal clock frequency is 1866 MHz, however, in the case of overclocking, it can increase by an average of 30 percent. A noticeable role in this was played by somewhat non-standard timings, which made it possible to achieve forcing due to a single increase in voltage. Advantages of the model: an abundance of color options for radiators; good cooling capacity; the ability to overclock the card and increase the clock frequency; optimal performance for an office PC (8 GB memory and 1866 MHz nominal frequency).

Regarding this kit, users have had exceptionally good impressions, and numerous reviews fully prove this. Undervoltage memory modules deliver the same clock speeds as full-fledged DDR3 models - in this case, we are talking about the nominal 1600 MHz. Together with 16 GB (two modules of 8 GB each), the Kingston HX316LS9IBK2/16 RAM becomes a priority choice not only for the complete replacement of failed, but even serviceable standard modules. The timings here are minimal (9-9-9) and optimally complement other characteristics.It is not known for certain how high the susceptibility of the modules (and whether there is any at all) to overclocking, however, even at the nominal values ​​of the parameters, they show themselves worthy. Advantages: good technical characteristics; minimum timings; good (aesthetic) appearance. Disadvantages: not identified.

Compared to many competitors, the Crucial model interests users a little more. One of the reasons is the more popular 8 GB of memory. 16 GB is required only by very demanding users and many simply do not want to overpay for it. Crucial's big profits are made by owners of "apple" technologies, namely MacBooks of various generations.

As for the main characteristics, the Crucial CT102464BF160B has 8 GB of memory and delivers up to 1600 MHz frequencies at a voltage of 1.35 V. It has no “chips” in terms of design, so you can safely slap a “minus” on the aesthetics of the device. But still, the main purpose of the memory module is a purely technical inclination, so aesthetics can be left out of the evaluation category. Advantages: extreme interest in the module among users; compatible with many MacBook models; optimal technical parameters at low timings. Disadvantages: none found.

Excellent DDR4 memory module. Attention is immediately attracted by the volume - 16 GB. And all the memory fit on one bar. Compared to the competition, the timings seem incredibly high. For example, CL = 19, versus 9-11 DDR3L memory.But this indicator is more than offset by a very high frequency of operation - 2666 MHz. Finishing with the technical data, we note a very low voltage - only 1.2 V - an excellent indicator for use in a laptop.

There are no data on overclocking, however, the factory indicators are more than enough for the daily work of most users. In addition, the module is not equipped with a cooling radiator, which means that overclocking can adversely affect reliability and durability. Advantages: large amount of memory; high speed of work; low power consumption. Disadvantages: none found.

G.Skill is one of the leading manufacturers of gaming RAM, whose products are initially focused on working under loads in extreme overclocking. The presented bar is the most popular brand offer in Russia and, in combination, one of the budget ones in its segment. The module will give the user 8 GB of DDR4 memory with a frequency of 3200 MHz, a bandwidth of 25600 MB / s and base timings of 16-18-18. Of course, there is support for XMP, and the nominal voltage is 1.35 V.

Reviews say that this is an excellent solution when assembling a computer for games, which stands out for its reliability during overclocking, high-quality cooling, a profile reduced to 31 mm and support for the ability to fine-tune all parameters. Among the minuses, users name inflated base timings, a modest design for a gaming model, and a factory warranty of only 5 years, while competing firms usually provide twice as much.

Budget bar DDR4 RAM with characteristics that fit optimally into both office PCs and entry-level gaming computers. It differs not only in affordability, but also in good endurance when working under loads. The result was achieved due to Samsung chips, which the manufacturer did not stint on. This also allows the memory to "make friends" with the CPU of both Intel and AMD without failures. The module entered the market in 2018 and has since won the respect of users for its reliability in operation and aesthetic simplicity of design, devoid of bright details and backlighting, which not everyone needs.

The reviews also note an excellent balance of characteristics. At a nominal frequency of 3000 MHz, this RAM runs at 1.35 V, supports XMP and delivers a throughput of 24,000 MB / s. Well, a massive radiator hints at quite significant overclocking opportunities. As for the negative nuances, it is noted that it is necessary to select a supported motherboard, otherwise the option is not ruled out that the bar will start only at the standard frequency.

Corsair is known as a manufacturer of components for gaming computers. This RAM is no exception. The module is covered with a black cooling radiator of small height (total height of the module is 31 mm) with a minimum of inscriptions - it will look great in an open bench or case with a large window. And the temperatures during operation are kept in a more comfortable range.A distinctive feature is the amount of memory per module - 16 GB. This allows you to assemble a powerful system even with a small number of slots for RAM.

Technical characteristics do not lag behind appearance. The base clock frequency is 2400 MHz with timings of 16-16-16-39 and a voltage of 1.2 V. There are no exact data on overclocking numbers, but XMP support and entry into the overclocker series speak for themselves - this memory can definitely show much higher speed. Advantages: minimalistic, high-quality, low-profile cooling radiator; excellent overclocking support; large amount of memory per module.

The emergence of a new generation of processors from AMD called Ryzen in a matter of time turned the idea of ​​\u200b\u200bthe true power of personal computers. In order to meet such a high level, Patriot has released a top-end single-rank memory module Patriot Memory PV416G320C6K. The device was based on chips from Samsung called D-Die, thanks to which it was possible to achieve a serious clock frequency of 3200 MHz. If desired, memory modules can be overclocked to higher values ​​by raising the voltage to 1.4-1.45 V.

An original step was to equip the module with a removable radiator comb, the position of which on the diagram can be varied. This opens up an additional set of options for users - to be more precise, the possibility of placing modules under overall coolers. Pros: 3200 MHz nominal clock speed (overclockable); feature in the form of a removable radiator comb; two boards included.