Samsung M471A1K43CB1-CTD 8GB DDR4-2666

Samsung M471A1K43CB1-CTD 8GB DDR4-2666

Samsung
42 Overall Score
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Crucial Pro Overclocking 32GB (2x16GB) DDR5-6400 CL32 White

Crucial Pro Overclocking 32GB (2x16GB) DDR5-6400 CL32 White

Crucial
91 Overall Score

What Buyers Say

Samsung M471A1K43CB1-CTD 8GB DDR4-2666

85 out of 100 high confidence 37 reviews

This Samsung 8GB DDR4 2666MHz memory module is overwhelmingly praised for its compatibility, ease of installation, and reliable performance in laptops and NAS devices. Users report significant speed improvements and seamless multitasking after upgrading. A few isolated issues include receiving a different brand module or early failure after 2.5 years, but the vast majority find it a cost-effective and dependable upgrade.

Pros
  • Easy installation
  • Compatible with Synology NAS
  • Significant speed improvement
  • Reliable performance
  • Cost-effective upgrade
Cons
  • Received wrong brand module
  • Early failure after 2.5 years
  • Potential warranty issues with different region version
  • Incorrect module sent initially
👍 Compatibility 12
👍 Ease of installation 10
👍 Performance improvement 8
👍 Value for money 6
🤔 Reliability 5
👎 Product accuracy 3

Crucial Pro Overclocking 32GB (2x16GB) DDR5-6400 CL32 White

88 out of 100 medium confidence 10 reviews

This Crucial DDR5-6400 kit is widely praised for its stability and solid performance, especially in memory-bound tasks. Users appreciate the easy XMP/EXPO setup and reliable operation, though some note the price is high due to market conditions and that overclocking headroom is limited without aggressive cooling. Overall, it's seen as a dependable mid-to-high-end choice for compatible systems.

Pros
  • Stable at rated speeds
  • Easy XMP/EXPO setup
  • Solid build quality
  • Good performance uplift
  • Reliable brand reputation
Cons
  • High price due to market
  • Limited overclocking headroom
  • Average timings
  • White color may not suit all
👍 Stability 6
👍 Performance 5
🤔 Value for money 4
🤔 Overclocking 4
👍 Build quality 3
👍 Ease of setup 3

Scores

Gaming
Samsung
31
Crucial
93
Budget
Samsung
81
Crucial
91
Workstation
Samsung
31
Crucial
87
Laptop
Samsung
49
Crucial
64
Server
Samsung
16
Crucial
38

Specifications

Samsung M471A1K43CB1-CTDCrucial Pro Overclocking
Memory
TypeDDR4DDR5★
Form FactorSODIMMUDIMM
Total Capacity
8,192
32,768
Modules12★
Per Module
8,192
16,384
Pins260288
Rank1Rx8—
Performance
Speed
2,666
6,400
CAS Latency19★32
Timings—32-40-40-103
Voltage1.2000000476837158★1.350000023841858
Class
ECC✗✗
Registered✗✗
OC Profile—Intel XMP 3.0, AMD EXPO
Features
RGB✗✗
Heat Spreader✗✓★

Pros & Cons

Samsung M471A1K43CB1-CTD 8GB DDR4-2666

  • Strong social proof (98th percentile)98th %ile
  • Strong affordability (80th percentile)80th %ile
  • Below average feature (18th percentile)18th %ile
  • Below average capacity (23rd percentile)

Crucial Pro Overclocking 32GB (2x16GB) DDR5-6400 CL32 White

  • Strong speed (95th percentile)95th %ile
  • Strong latency (88th percentile)88th %ile
  • Strong social proof (86th percentile)86th %ile
  • Strong user sentiment (77th percentile)
  • Below average affordability (28th percentile)

Pricing

Samsung M471A1K43CB1-CTD 8GB DDR4-2666

Crucial Pro Overclocking 32GB (2x16GB) DDR5-6400 CL32 White

No current pricing available

Verdict

★ Winner: Crucial Pro Overclocking

Scores 91 overall, wins 5 of 5 usage categories and 6 of 16 specs.

Crucial Pro Overclocking Better at:

BudgetGamingLaptopServerWorkstation

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