These Corsair RAM modules are by no means the latest or greatest in Corsair’s lineup. They are, however, a great buy for any enthusiast looking for RAM that can keep up with their CPU.
For many people, DDR3 RAM is as good as they can go because of their motherboard, so all of the advancements in DDR4 memory are more or less irrelevant.
Perhaps the most striking thing about these memory modules is the design. You can see from our photographs that these modules look beastly next to some standard, cheap memory. That design isn’t just for looks, however. Those high surface-area metal fins help dissipate any heat that builds up whilst you’re pushing the memory to its limit.
When it comes to overclocking, these RAM modules really shine. Around the internet, some people claim in their reviews that they’ve been able to reach speeds of 2133MHz, but in my tests I only managed to overclock to 1866MHz, but that could be for any number of reasons not caused by the RAM itself. Regardless, that is still a pretty substantial overclock, especially when considering the price point of these RAM modules.
The CPU I’m running in this test (i7-2700k) is renowned for its overclock potential, and coupled with these RAM modules really makes for a machine to be loved by overclockers.
I’ve been running at this speed for nearly 9 months now, and so far have had no issues with any of the modules, with Memtest being perfectly happy with the configuration.
Whilst these modules may be small, they certainly are mighty. Corsair do of course produce higher capacity modules, but these are very competitively priced and are great for the enthusiast on a budget. Of course, maxing most modern motherboards out with these would result in an impressive 16GB of RAM, which is not to be underestimated. That’s a lot of power, whether for gaming, video editing or running intensive simulations.
RAM is a key component within your system, and Corsair manage to deliver that quality feel with these modules. We strongly reccomend using a known and respected brand such as Corsair to provide your RAM, as a faulty module from a white-label brand could leave your whole system in a mess with nowhere to turn.
All in all, this is a great buy with no obvious drawbacks. The lifetime warranty and ability to be comfortably overclocked puts these RAM modules ahead of the competition. After conducting this review of the Corsair Vengeance DDR3-1600 modules, we thorough recommend them.
| Brand | Corsair |
|---|---|
| Product Dimensions | 10.16 x 7.62 x 2.54 cm; 113.4 Grams |
| Item model number | CMZ8GX3M2A1600C9 |
| Manufacturer | Corsair |
| Series | CMZ8GX3M2A1600C9 |
| Colour | Black |
| Form Factor | DIMM |
| Processor Count | 1 |
| RAM Size | 4 GB |
| Memory Technology | DDR3 |
| Computer Memory Type | DDR3 SDRAM |
| Memory Clock Speed | 1600 MHz |
| Voltage | 1.5 Volts |
| Are Batteries Included | No |
| Item Weight | 113 g |
