Kingston FURY Beast
Kingston
91 Overall Score
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Samsung 8GB DDR4-2666 CL19 SODIMM (M471A1K43CB1-CTD)
Samsung
42 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Kingston FURY Beast
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Samsung 8GB DDR4-2666 CL19 SODIMM (M471A1K43CB1-CTD)
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
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Specifications
| Kingston FURY Beast | Samsung 8GB DDR4 SODIMM | |
|---|---|---|
| Memory | ||
| Type | DDR5★ | DDR4 |
| Form Factor | UDIMM | SODIMM |
| Total Capacity | ||
| Modules | 2★ | 1 |
| Per Module | ||
| Pins | 288 | 260 |
| Rank | 2Rx8 | 1Rx8 |
| Performance | ||
| Speed | ||
| CAS Latency | 30 | 19★ |
| Timings | 30-36-36 | — |
| Voltage | 1.399999976158142 | 1.2000000476837158★ |
| Class | ||
| ECC | ✗ | ✗ |
| Registered | ✗ | ✗ |
| OC Profile | Intel XMP 3.0, AMD EXPO | — |
| Features | ||
| RGB | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Heat Spreader | ✓★ | ✗ |
Pros & Cons
Kingston FURY Beast
- Strong capacity (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong feature (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong latency (88th percentile)88th %ile
- Strong speed (88th percentile)88th %ile
- Below average affordability (7th percentile)7th %ile
Samsung 8GB DDR4-2666 CL19 SODIMM (M471A1K43CB1-CTD)
- 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)
Pricing
Kingston FURY Beast
Samsung 8GB DDR4-2666 CL19 SODIMM (M471A1K43CB1-CTD)
No current pricing available
Verdict
Winner: Kingston FURY Beast
Scores 91 overall, wins 5 of 5 usage categories and 7 of 16 specs.
