ADATA XPG Xtreme Series 2133MHz 16GB (2x 8GB) Dual Channel Memory Kit Review

1. Introduction2. ADATA XPG Xtreme 2133MHz Memory3. Configuring the BIOS & Overclocking4. System Configuration5. SiSoft Sandra6. PCMark 77. MaxxMem28. Super Pi9. WinRar10. Closing Thoughts11. View All Pages

Targeting users that require ultra-fast, high-capacity memory, ADATA has produced another great product in its 16GB XPG Xtreme Series 2133MHz memory kit. The sticks are fast, greater frequencies are easily-achievable and the heatspreaders are low profile – all features that the enthusiast crowd craves.

Overclocking the memory provided much success. A final frequency of 2448MHz with a 0.050V voltage increase was impressive for a 16GB memory kit. The fact that we could retain the stock voltage of 1.65V and take this kit up to 2400MHz with complete stability was also commendable.

Tightening the timings back towards their 10-11-11-30-1T rated value proved to be difficult with a high frequency overclock already having been achieved. We have no doubt that the kit's timings can be tightened past their reference values, but this may require a compromise in the memory frequency.

With a successful overclock of 2448MHz using a perfectly acceptable loosening of the timings to 12-12-12-30-2T, ADATA's XPG Xtreme Series 16GB memory kit was able to offer the best performance that has been observed on our i5 3570K test system. Even at stock speeds, the XPG memory proved too fast for Patriot's competing Viper 3 Intel Extreme Masters kit, surpassing its performance in all but one of our benchmarks.

Priced at £143.99 from Overclockers, the ADATA XPG Xtreme Series memory kit isn't cheap, but that is to be expected of such a fast, high-density product.

If you are planning on purchasing an ultra-fast, high-capacity memory kit, ADATA's XPG Xtreme Series 2133MHz 16GB product is a great choice. It overclocks very well, utilises short heatspreaders and is backed by a lifetime warranty.

Pros:

• Very good performance.
• Heatspreaders don't extend past the PCB.
• Excellent overclocking headroom.
• Tight timings given its frequency and price tag.
• Colour will fit most schemes.

Cons:

• Plenty of tough competition in today's market.

KitGuru says: An excellent performer that has the headroom to push past 2400MHz on stock voltage.

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