PNY XLR8 Gaming EPIC-X RGB
G.Skill Ripjaws X Series
What Buyers Say
PNY XLR8 Gaming EPIC-X RGB
Users are highly satisfied with this RAM kit, praising its performance and value for money. The RGB lighting is a popular feature, though some find the control software tricky. Overall, it's recommended for gamers and PC builders.
Pros
- Great performance
- Good value for money
- Attractive RGB lighting
- Fast speed
- Solid build quality
Cons
- RGB control software tricky
- No RGB control software included
G.Skill Ripjaws X Series
This G.Skill Ripjaw X DDR3 2133MHz RAM is highly praised for its speed and ease of overclocking, with many users noting it works flawlessly on both Intel and AMD platforms. A few users experienced initial stability issues, but these were resolved by adjusting voltage or slot placement. Overall, it offers excellent performance for the price, though some found it requires slightly higher voltage than advertised.
Pros
- Fast speed
- Easy overclocking
- Good value for money
- Works on Intel and AMD
- Plug and play
Cons
- Requires slightly higher voltage
- Initial stability issues with some boards
- XMP profile may need manual voltage adjustment
- Command rate limited to 2T with 4 sticks
Scores
Specifications
| PNY XLR8 Gaming EPIC-X RGB | G.Skill Ripjaws X Series | |
|---|---|---|
| Memory | ||
| Type | DDR4★ | DDR3 |
| Form Factor | UDIMM | UDIMM |
| Total Capacity | ||
| Modules | 2 | 2 |
| Per Module | ||
| Pins | 288 | 240 |
| Performance | ||
| Speed | ||
| CAS Latency | 16 | 9★ |
| Timings | — | 9-11-10-28 |
| Voltage | 1.350000023841858★ | 1.649999976158142 |
| Class | ||
| ECC | ✗ | ✗ |
| Registered | ✗ | ✗ |
| OC Profile | Intel XMP 2.0 | Intel XMP |
| Features | ||
| RGB | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Heat Spreader | ✓ | ✓ |
Pros & Cons
PNY XLR8 Gaming EPIC-X RGB
- Strong social proof (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong latency (88th percentile)88th %ile
- Strong feature (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (79th percentile)
G.Skill Ripjaws X Series
- Strong latency (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong social proof (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong feature (73rd percentile)
- Below average speed (23rd percentile)
- Below average capacity (23rd percentile)
Pricing
G.Skill Ripjaws X Series offers 2.0x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 76 overall, wins 5 of 5 usage categories and 6 of 15 specs.
