Corsair Vengeance LPX 16GB DDR4 2666MHz Kit Review - PAGE 1

Memory is a major component in any system build, and a good RAM kit is crucial for stability and overall performance levels. With the release of Intel's latest platform and extreme processors - the X99 and Haswell-E - we got a new memory standard in the form of DDR4. Lately, applications and especially games have become more and more demanding in term of recommended system requirements. A quick look at the anticipated (and oft delayed) Witcher 3 for example highlights a staggering 8GB RAM recommended requirement. Moving to a new memory standard will allow for higher module density, performance increase, and better efficiency.

I already had a taste of the DDR4's great performance while reviewing the Intel Core i7 5960X and the ASUS X99-Deluxe motherboard. The star of the show today is a product that bears the prestigious Corsair brand, the Vengeance LPX 16GB 2666MHz DDR4 quad channel memory kit. Corsair was ready for the Intel X99 release and prepared an impressive selection of LPX DDR kits with speeds ranging from 2133MHz to an impressive 3000MHz. Corsair positions the Vengeance LPX modules for high-performance overclocking, backing its claim with a revamped design and upgraded components. The Corsair Vengeance LPX series features pure aluminum heat spreaders for improved thermal load dissipation, while the custom eight-layer PCB is designed to provide better overclocking headroom.