OWC 8GB DDR4-2400 CL17 SODIMM
OWC
26 Overall Score
vs
Kingston FURY Beast 16GB DDR5-6000 CL36 Black
Kingston
75 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
OWC 8GB DDR4-2400 CL17 SODIMM
No customer feedback yet
Kingston FURY Beast 16GB DDR5-6000 CL36 Black
85 out of 100 medium confidence 10 reviews
The Kingston Fury Beast RGB 32 GB DDR5-6000 kit is praised for its performance and ease of installation, delivering noticeable gains in gaming and content creation. Users highlight the vivid RGB lighting and compatibility with AMD EXPO and Intel XMP. A few minor issues mentioned include a restocking fee and the need for two 16 GB sticks due to Windows 11 memory consumption. Overall, it is seen as a reliable and visually appealing upgrade for future-proofing systems.
Pros
- Excellent performance for gaming and content creation
- Vivid and synced RGB lighting
- Easy installation
- Compatible with AMD EXPO and Intel XMP
- Good value for money at discount
Cons
- Potential restocking fee on refunds
- May require two sticks for optimal Windows 11 performance
- Not the cheapest option on the market
Performance 7
Easiness installation 3
Rgb lighting 2
Compatibility 3
Value for money 3
Refund policy 1
Scores
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Specifications
| OWC 8GB DDR4 SODIMM | Kingston FURY Beast | |
|---|---|---|
| Memory | ||
| Type | DDR4 | DDR5★ |
| Form Factor | SODIMM | UDIMM |
| Total Capacity | ||
| Modules | 1 | 1 |
| Per Module | ||
| Pins | 260 | 288 |
| Rank | — | Single-rank |
| Performance | ||
| Speed | ||
| CAS Latency | 17★ | 36 |
| Timings | — | 36-44-44 |
| Voltage | 1.2000000476837158★ | 1.350000023841858 |
| Class | ||
| ECC | ✗ | ✗ |
| Registered | ✗ | ✗ |
| OC Profile | — | Intel XMP 3.0, AMD EXPO |
| Features | ||
| RGB | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Heat Spreader | — | ✓★ |
Pros & Cons
OWC 8GB DDR4-2400 CL17 SODIMM
- Strong affordability (75th percentile)
- Below average feature (18th percentile)18th %ile
- Below average capacity (23rd percentile)
- Below average speed (29th percentile)
Kingston FURY Beast 16GB DDR5-6000 CL36 Black
- Strong speed (88th percentile)88th %ile
- Strong latency (75th percentile)
- Strong social proof (74th percentile)
- Strong feature (67th percentile)
Verdict
Winner: Kingston FURY Beast
Scores 75 overall, wins 5 of 5 usage categories and 6 of 16 specs.