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We are using an Intel Core i7 4770K processor with an ASRock Z87 OC Formula motherboard.
The memory kit's stock speed is: 2800MHz 12-14-14-32 @ 1.65V
Note: CPU and CPU Cache frequencies for the Avexir Core Extreme Series 3000MHz and ADATA XPG V2 3100MHz memory sets are different to the speeds set for the comparisons kits. This is due to the Avexir and ADATA memory’s use of out-of-spec BCLK frequencies which then result in non-standard CPU and CPU Cache speeds. Due to this fact, the results and charts should be viewed with care, and our performance analysis should be read to make the results clearer.
Z87 Test System:
- Processor: Intel Core i7 4770K.
- Motherboard: ASRock Z87 OC Formula (BIOS V1.80)
- Graphics Card: nVidia GTX 760 2GB.
- System Drive: 500GB Samsung 840 Series SSD.
- CPU Cooler: Corsair H100i.
- Case: NZXT Phantom 630.
- Power Supply: Seasonic Platinum 1000W.
- Operating System: Windows 7 Professional 64-bit.
Comparison memory:
- 8GB (2x 4GB) Patriot Viper Xtreme Division 2 2133MHz (11-11-11-30).
- 16GB (2x 8GB) Corsair Vengeance Pro 2400MHz (10-12-12-31).
- 8GB (2x 4GB) ADATA XPG V2 2800MHz (12-14-14-36).
- 8GB (2x 4GB) Avexir Core Extreme Series 3000MHz (12-14-14-35).
- 8GB (2x 4GB) ADATA XPG V2 3100MHz (12-14-14-36).
Software:
- MaxxMem 2.
- SiSoft Sandra 2013.
- Super Pi.
- Cinebench R11.5 64 bit.
Great review Luke, but I do have a little disagreement over the oversized heatspreaders. there is never any need for these – a good airflow case is more than enough. Green PCB is a bad move too as you say,
They cause so many issues with CPU coolers.