Looking back at 2021, this year's memory market can be described as a storm, DDR5 has finally joined the track, and DDR4 has also been polished to perfection.
Intel 12th generation Core debut brought DDR5 memory support, but only six processors, a motherboard, DDR5 memory itself is subject to the initial frequency, timing specifications of the limitations, the overall advantages of the new platform is not obvious, worse is the price.
The DDR5 memory launched by major brands is a serious shortage of goods and high prices as soon as they are listed, mainly because the power management chip PMIC equipped with DDR5 memory is currently in short supply, compared to DDR4 memory, the price is 10 times higher, coupled with a long procurement cycle, so that many merchants and process chains are beginning to raise prices.
Coupled with the first wave of players who bought the price increase layer by layer, resulting in DDR5 odd goods, some actually speculated tens of thousands of sky-high prices, which reminds people of the magic period of the previous two years when scalpers speculated on DDR4 memory and caused the price to rise sharply.
Fortunately, this year, the price of DDR4 memory remains at a normal level, which does not have much impact on consumer purchases, and its performance is not inferior to the initial DDR5, and many players still adhere to DDR4 after upgrading the 12th generation Core.
What is more gratifying is that after the large-scale mass production of DDR4 domestic memory particles stored in the Yangtze River, the process is more mature, the products are more and more abundant, and with excellent performance and affordable prices, it has also gained a lot of good reputation among consumers.
It can be said that in today's DDR5 memory demand is not yet mature, DDR4 memory can still occupy the mainstream for a long time, and next year, may be the real first year of DDR5.
Flagship Performance Award: Zhiqi Royal Halberd Edition DDR4-4000 16GB×2
The famous Zhi Fantasy Light Blade memory stick, for many years in the DIY circle has a reputation, and the Royal Halberd can be said to be a strengthened version of the Phantom Light Halberd, also has excellent performance, 4000MHz so high frequency, but also can achieve CL14 ultra-low latency, and there is still a certain degree of overclocking capabilities, very suitable for the establishment of high-end game platforms, workstations.
Of course, its appearance is still luxurious, such as the clear and transparent ultra-high-quality electroplated aluminum alloy heat sink, as well as the most cool RGB faith lamp in the Royal Halberd series, the comprehensive strength is beyond doubt.
Flagship Performance Award: Increte Platinum MAX DDR4-4400 16GB×2
Chinese player baby-j surpassed the DDR4-2666 specification of the DDR4-2666 SPECIFICATION DDR4-2666 MAX memory module to DDR4-6666, setting a world record.
Of course, the overclocking god we can't compare, but even civilian players can still easily overclock it to 4600MHz, and the performance is comparable to the performance of the competitor 5000MHz, and the delay is still very low at this time.
This new version of the Platinum MAX uses micron C9BLM original granules, in addition to a very good overclocking space, but also with a high-quality black extruded aluminum cooling vest, while providing a high-precision temperature sensor to monitor the performance of the memory and heat dissipation.
In the new version, RGB lighting effects have also been added, which are compatible with the light synchronization of major brands.
Flagship Performance Award: The Zhiqi Trident Z5 DDR5-6800 16GB×2
DDR5 has just started, the "inner volume" of various manufacturers has begun, especially Zhiqi, who can be called "frequency madness", once again showed super technical strength, and the frequency of DDR5 memory was brought to 6800MHz for the first time.
What is even more rare is that it maintains the timing at a very low CL38, while many DDR5 memory with a starting frequency of 4800MHz are still in CL40.
The new memory continues the previous design style, with a thick cooling vest, a choice of silver or black styles, and an optional version with RGB faith lights.
Most Watched Award: HOF EXTREME DDR4-4000 16GB×2
Among the local memory high-end brands, Yingchi's HOF Hall of Fame series is absolutely second to none, and its design concept is "everything only for performance", graphics cards, memory, and SSDs have released a lot of word-of-mouth products.
The products of the Hall of Fame series have always attracted players with their high appearance in white, using a regular hexagonal theory design, including PCB, material, frequency, overclocking, power supply, heat dissipation, from workmanship to materials are very solid.
This HOF EXTREME DDR4-4000 memory uses Samsung B-Die particles, 10 layers of custom PCB blessing, overclocking performance is powerful, in the extreme overclocking CL, TRCD, TRP three timing full synchronization, can achieve memory in the low delay state high frequency stable operation.
Most Watched Award: Acer Predator Talos DDR4-3600 8GB×2
In 2015, Acer launched the Predator Predator series, built for enthusiast-level esports players, covering desktops, notebooks, monitors, etc., and now extends the product line to the field of memory.
Acer Talos series, is the first vest memory module of the predator family, selected from the original high-quality granules, has a good overclocking potential, and has the support of Acer's whole machine design, compatibility can also be assured.
The mainstream 8GB×2 capacity, 3600MHz frequency, the price is not expensive, only less than 600 can be obtained.
Most Watched Award: Longcore Shadow RGB DDR4-3200 CL14 8GB×2 Limited Edition
In the past two years, Longke has made frequent efforts in memory and solid-state disks, especially for domestic memory chips.
This Longke Shadow Limited Edition uses the domestic Changxin DDR4 memory particles, the performance can be comparable to the famous Samsung B-Die, but also in addition to Samsung, the first to achieve 3200MHz frequency, CL14 timing products, highlighting the domestic memory particles are more and more mature, impact on the high-end memory market is not a problem.
It also uses an 8-layer PCB board, the surface of the vest uses an electroplating silver process, has a mirror reflective effect, and also supports the synchronization of divine light, which can be said that the appearance and performance coexist.
Most Quality-Price Ratio Award: Guangwei Tiance DDR4-3200 8GB×2
Jiahe Jinwei's Guangwei and Asgart series storage products have always had a high cost performance and are one of the preferred brands for mainstream and beginner users.
The same is true of this Guangwei Tiance DDR4 memory, even surpassing the previous Hummer series, and once launched, it became a hit.
It has a personalized heat dissipation vest design, combined with a tight and inter-row pattern design, tightly wrapped the entire memory except for the gold finger, not only conducive to shielding electromagnetic interference, but also to provide higher heat dissipation area and air fluidity, so that the memory in the long-term high-performance operation of the temperature is lower, the performance is more stable.
Considering all, the 8GB×2 dual-channel set only costs 369 yuan, which is worth starting.
Best Price Ratio: Kingston FURY Beast DDR4-3200 8GB×2
When it comes to memory, many people's first reaction is Kingston, and its market share makes other manufacturers even a little "desperate". Although the Fury series is an entry product under the hacker god strip, the comprehensive performance is still better than many similar products, and it is very cost-effective.
This FURY Beast DDR4 memory, heat dissipation vest using black asymmetrical aluminum alloy heat sink, stereoscopic fin heat dissipation performance is better, using select particles, speed DDR4 3200Mhz, timing ISCL18, operating voltage 1.2V, and support PnP automatic overclocking and Intel XMP, providing a lifetime warranty, 8GB×2 set price is priced at 469 yuan.
Best Price Ratio: Rainbow iGame Vulcan DDR4-4266 8G×2
Rainbow's iGame Vulcan memory has appeared in various extreme overclocking tests many times, such as overclocking master Takukou, who once used the same memory to win the first place in the fixed frequency 5GHz performance competition, which also proved the powerful performance of this memory.
It also adopts the excess silver-plated "black technology" of its own graphics card on the PCB, increasing its stability and laying a solid foundation for extreme overclocking, the asymmetrical design of the white cool metal outer armor is unique, the heat dissipation is also very efficient, and of course, it also supports RGB lighting effects.
For DIY players and gamers, the iGame Vulcan DDR4 is indeed a very good choice, the entire series uses the best selection of Samsung B-Die particles, at high frequencies can also maintain low timing and low voltage, stability is very guaranteed, the official price of 1099 yuan.
Technology Innovation Award: DDR5 Memory
The DDR5 memory, which has finally been updated after many years, is of course the biggest star this year, although there is room for further optimization of frequency and timing, but its potential is very worth looking forward to.
The starting frequency of DDR5 has reached 4800MHz, and it is expected that the mainstream will be 6400MHz in the future, and many manufacturers have proposed the goal of impacting 10GHz or even higher.
The voltage drops to 1.1V, which is more power efficient than DDR4's 1.2V.
For the first time, the PMIC power management unit is integrated, which reduces the burden of motherboard power management and enhances stability, reducing the chance of blue screens.
Support ECC memory error correction technology, thereby improving the efficiency of computer operation.
Internal splitting of two 32-bit channels, although not as good as the traditional dual channel, but also conducive to increasing bandwidth.
XMP technology has also been upgraded, compared to XMP 2.0, the latest XMP 3.0 can have 5 configuration files, including 3 configurations that cannot be destroyed and modified, and 2 can allow players to customize the configuration, and the voltage is controllable, greatly reducing the overclocking threshold, ordinary users can also manually overclock to enjoy the fun of getting the machine.
Technology Innovation Award: Samsung 14nm LPDDR5X memory
As the global storage leader, Samsung has successfully developed the industry's first next-generation mobile DRAM based on a 14nm process, the LPDDR5X.
This LPDDR5X memory uses a 14nm process, which reduces power consumption by 20% and can reach a speed of 8.5Gbps, which is about 1.3 times faster than the previous generation of LPDDR5, while the maximum capacity can reach 64GB.
The 8.5Gbps LPDDR5X will significantly improve the performance of the Xe core display if used next year on a 13th-generation Core notebook.
And not only mobile phones and notebooks, but also its prospects in the server and automotive markets are also very broad.
Editor's Choice Award: KWG Pro DDR4-3200 8GB×2
Jiahe Jinwei's Guangwei, launched this use of Hefei Changxin storage particles of yi pro DDR4 memory is well received, this vest version of Yi Pro DDR4 memory, on the basis of the original naked strip, equipped with a national style vest, using Chinese red as the main color, with traditional elements design is very personalized.
It also uses Changxin domestic memory particles, eight-layer PCB design, curve design of the heat dissipation vest using a thickness of 0.8mm aluminum alloy integrated stamping molding, with thermal backing glue, the heat dissipation effect is very good.
Support XMP 2.0, has the potential to directly on 3600MHz CL14, fully compatible with Intel, AMD mainstream platforms.
The 8GB×2 set of e-commerce is priced at 379 yuan, and there are also RGB versions to choose from, but it is about a hundred yuan more expensive.
Editor's Choice Award: Kefu Thunder BOLT XR DDR4-3600 8GB×2
This pure aluminum cooling vest design, hardcore metal industrial style BOLT XR memory, looks like a mediocre, but familiar players know that the Kefu family's strip is notoriously good super, there are players to overclock it to 4800MHz CL20, the good overclocking ability is also one of the reasons for editors to recommend.
This memory using SK Hynix DJR particles has passed the QVL verification of various motherboard manufacturers, and can maintain high quality at low voltage and low power consumption, and stability and compatibility are very guaranteed.
Editor's Choice Award: Ten Quan T-FORCE XTREEM ARGB WHITE DDR4-4000 8GB×2
Don't look at this pure white memory when it is not powered on, but the appearance is cool enough after lighting.
This extremely clean white series of XTREEM ARGB WHITE gaming memory adopts a full screen penetrating light design, a large area of RGB lighting effects are high enough to be dazzling, and uses a top-level overclocking 10-layer PCB board, which can ensure excellent performance when overclocking.
At the same time, this memory has DDR4 5333/5066 and other high-end specifications to choose from, this memory that coexists with appearance and performance can fully meet the memory needs of different levels of e-sports overclocking players.