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A Corsair it's pretty much unanimous among hardware enthusiasts, so we were very excited when we received a unit of their famous memories for testing. As soon as we took it out of the packaging we noticed that, although theoretically the series Vengeance be a low-cost line, at least by the standards of Corsair, this did not cut costs in the finishing of the product. The black aluminum heatsink with a bold shape is heavy and well fixed on the memory module, not showing any gap even with a closer analysis. To compose the look Corsair added stickers to complement the look. The end result is a memory module that won't do any damage. casemod.
General specifications: 3w4q67
- Warranty: lifetime
- Capacity: 8GB (1x8GB)
- Performance profile: XMP
- Heat sink: Vengeance
- Memory configuration: Single Channel
- Type of memory: DDR3
- Pins: 240
- Format: DIMM
- SPD voltage: 1.5V
- Factory tested voltage:: 1.5V
- speed rate: PC3-12800 (1600MHz)
- SPD speed: 1333MHz
- Factory tested speed: 1600MHz
- SPD latency: 10-10-10-27
- Factory tested voltage:: 1.5V
Line memory modules Vengeance da Corsair are designed with the overclockers in mind. the chips Vengeance are built using RAM with the potential for high performance and the aluminum heatsink helps to dissipate the extra heat generated by the overclock. the line Vengeance is optimized for Intel i3, i5, i7 and AMD Phenom II processors. The 1.5V VDIMM specification still ensures compatibility with the latest generations of Intel and AMD processors, including the new AMD FX.
The following platform was used for the tests:
- Motherboard: ASUS M5A97 R2.0;
- Processor: AMD FX-8320 (Vishera) @4,0Ghz;
- cooler: stock;
- RAM memory: Corsair Vengeance CMZ16GX3M2A1600C10 (1X8GB);
- Operational system: Windows 8 Pro 64bit.
When memory is installed and none of the options in the BIOS, the system puts it at 1333MHz 9-9-9-25. To automatically reach the specifications, you must enable the XMP na BIOS. With XMP enabled the system started at 1600mhz 10-10-10-27, according to the specifications. in my case the XPM is automatically enabled when a RAM that s the standard is detected.
benchmarks: 2s4fg
The tests were carried out with the processor running at 4GHz so that we have results closer to the maximum potential of the memory, reducing bottlenecks that could be caused by other system components.
in both benchmarks, the s speed are achieved by arithmetically averaging the results of reading, writing and copying. Latency is calculated by measuring the time between the memory receiving a command and returning the answer, that is, in this case, the smaller the better. As you can see the results are already very good, even without the overclock.
Overclocking: 5dy4y
In the module descriptions on the manufacturer's website it is possible to see several references to the overclocking, then none review would be complete without analyzing memory in this aspect. The module really has a great capacity for overclock, but a good knowledge of the timings e sub-timings to balance it correctly and achieve stability. Another important factor during the overclock is that because it is a low voltage kit (1.5V) instead of the 1.65v standard, it is necessary, in some scenarios, to increase the voltage beyond the specified to achieve the best results. Be aware that all overclock poses risk to the components, and that, even if the module is made for such, any damage caused to this and other components is the sole responsibility of the .
To run the tests again in overclock stably I put the memories running at 2133MHz 12-12-12-36 (CL12). In of speed it was a overclock of 533MHz or 33% of overclock, with a slight relaxation of the timings.
You can see an improvement in MaxMEM Preview 1.5 after the overclock to 2133 MHz, with Memory Score (speed) increasing by 11,5% and latency by 10,6%.
In AIDA64, the gains were even more expressive, with the Memory Score having a gain of 20,8% and the latency 14,2%.
Comparison: 4guu
Conclusion: 4l495g
A Corsair Vengeance 8GB (CMZ16GX3M2A1600C10) is definitely a very attractive mid-range RAM memory, with a large storage capacity. overclock and an aggressive style with its sink that pleases. It delivered on everything it promised in our tests. It is a great choice for those who want a good memory, with good capacity and want to save a little money to invest more in other computer parts.
The only issue, which cannot be overlooked, is that the code of the tested model is for a Kit with two 8GB modules, which would total 16GB in Dual Channel, however we received a single module, which would actually be the model CMZ8GX3M1A1600C10. Therefore, if you want to buy a module with only 8GB of memory, this is the model you should look for.
It is also worth mentioning that, although in our tests the module was used in Single Channel, it fully allows the use in configurations of Dual Channel, as long as another module of the same model is purchased. It is not recommended to install this module with other different memories on the same computer.
