G.Skill ARES 16GB 2133mhz Memory Kit Review (9-11-10-28)

1. Introduction2. G.Skill ARES 16GB 2133mhz Memory3. G.Skill ARES 16GB 2133mhz Memory (Super High Res Gallery)4. System Configuration and Overclocking5. SiSoft Sandra6. PCMark 77. 3DStudioMax 20118. MaxxMem29. Closing Thoughts10. View All Pages

Throughout the last year we have been continually impressed with the G.Skill memory we have received for review. Even though they consistently produce memory that performs right at the top of the performance chart, their pricing has been extremely competitive.

The G.Skill 2,133mhz ARES memory is available in two flavours. In the United Kingdom they are selling a 16GB Orange headspreader version of this kit for £115.92, but the timings are looser @ 11-11-11-31 2T. The blue heatspreader kit we tested today offers much tighter 9-11-10 1T timings @ 2,133mhz. It is worth double checking these figures before a purchase.

The 2,133mhz 9-11-10-28 1T ARES memory can overclock to 2,400mhz with slightly looser timings of 10-12-11 @ 2T. We doubt the Gold branded kit will overclock any further due to the very loose initial timings @ 2,133mhz.

Overclocking the ARES memory from 2,133mhz to 2,400mhz produces a slight performance increase, most noticeable in SiSoft Sandra, which reported almost 3 GB/s of additional bandwidth.

Unfortunately we can't find the 2,133mhz 9-11-10 ARES memory anywhere in the United Kingdom right now, but you can expect to pay a little more than the retail price of the Orange version. If we get confirmed pricing in the coming week, we will update this page.

If you are in the market for a new memory upgrade, then this kit would be right at the top of our shortlist. The low profile design means it will work perfectly with the largest CPU coolers available today. It offers unparalleled performance and can overclock to 2,400mhz for additional bandwidth, without much effort.

Pros:

• low profile.
• great ‘out of the box' performance characteristics.
• can overclock to 2,400mhz.
• G.Skill are always priced competitively.

Cons:

• Watch for the ‘orange' version with looser timings, it is slower.

Kitguru says: Another class leading kit from G.Skill, who really know how to target the demanding enthusiast user.

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