Lexar ARES RGB 32GB (2x16GB) 6000MHz CL34 DDR5 RAM (Hynix M-die, EXPO/XMP) $149 + Delivery ($0 MEL C&C) @ BPC Tech

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  Gladioli on 31/05/2023 - 18:39

  Gee, prices seem to be dropping fast. Great deal!

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  axedude3 on 31/05/2023 - 18:56

  Is this brand good

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  netsurfer on 31/05/2023 - 19:30

  +4

  A lot of reviews on this kit on the Web. Most of them tested with Intel setup. The following review did look at using this kit on a AMD Ryzen 7000 based system:

  https://pcper.com/2023/04/lexar-ares-rgb-ddr5-6000-desktop-m…

  Scroll down to A quick look at performance section of that review. Note: the review did state the AM5 board tested is quite finicky.

  After trying for hours to get this kit working at 6000 MT/s on our lone AM5 motherboard – an MSI MEG X670E ACE – I finally gave up and moved the kit to our Z690 testbed. DDR5-6000 is just right for Ryzen 7000 (that glorious 1:1 FCLK / Memory frequency) but alas, our AM5 board is quite finicky.

  And the final thoughts section:

  Going into this review I was sure it would be as simple as dropping the new DIMMs into our AM5 test platform, running a few benchmarks, and of course taking photos and writing everything up. But that wasn’t the case at all, as memory overclocking – EXPO or otherwise – has become an exercise in frustration with our particular sample motherboard and processor.

  Below is my own experience (so it is once again subjective):

  Memory compatibility is one area where I do have inconsistent experience with motherboards, especially AMD system based motherboards. Same memory kit, different motherboards, different results (can either be working great or fail to post with default memory setting). Even a good quality kit can run into issues with some boards. With buying parts, you do want to try to go with a retailer with good after sales support. I don't know BPC's policy, but with other retailers, when I ran into memory motherboard compatibility issue, I either had to bring the system in or let the store test the kit. There was one case where the retailer elected to test the RAM kit on an Intel based system and simply could not re-produce the issue. The only option for me (because I didn't bring my AMD system with me) was to pay the 5% restocking fee.

  It's quite likely that reviewer has a dodgy MSI MEG X670E ACE or a future BIOS upgrade could fix the issue.

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    Felix-H on 31/05/2023 - 19:50

    oh no… bad news for my ryzen7800x3D on MSI board..

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      netsurfer on 31/05/2023 - 20:00

      That reviewer has Ryzen 9 7950X and Ryzen 9 7950X3D. I reckon the kit will probably work out of box for most AM5 boards.

      Also, from my experience, it's not a motherboard "brand" issue. It is often model specific. On one occasion, I had to change to a cheaper Asus board (because the store confirmed it is the particular board model (we tested another one of the same model in store - same problem, and the only other Asus board in store is a cheaper one).

      I was tempted to get it, but I need both XMP and EXPO (too many toys). My main problem is I have the tendency to pick the wrong boards.

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        Felix-H on 31/05/2023 - 20:49

        I decided to bring Hynix RAM from Korea next month instead of these kinds of tuning RAMs. The raw RAMs will be more versatile.

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          netsurfer on 31/05/2023 - 20:57

          @Felix-H: We just need an OZBer to buy a kit, pick up from BPC tomorrow, test it on an AM5 system and report it is AOK. Then, would you buy a kit?

          Might be sold out soon though.

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      SevereComplaint on 20/06/2023 - 18:41

      Did this end up working for you?

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    netsurfer on 31/05/2023 - 20:50

    TweakTown Review:

    We currently are not using an AMD system for RAM testing, mainly due to the artificial limitations that AMD seems to be keeping to with the last few generations of CPUs. Still, we digress and will look at what this ARES RGB from Lexar is capable of with our APEX

    Seems like TweakTown will update that review with AMD results in the future.

    Anyway, on the AMD side, is AMD really going to enforce 1.3V max in the longer run, even for future AM5 CPUs? If AMD decides to raise it for future AM5 CPUs, which components will ensure 1.3V for current gen AM5 processors? BIOS and motherboard? Or, memory makers will need to come up with newer generation of dies.

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  Felix-H on 31/05/2023 - 19:46

  I have been trusting you, Chat GPT!

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  HiredGoon on 31/05/2023 - 20:58

  Is it weird for them to be using the same range name as G.Skill has been for years on their low profile RAM? I have some G.Skill Ares DDR3 in my mITX NAS.

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  KnifeEnthusiastBoi on 31/05/2023 - 23:31

  Holy crap DDR5 already at this price??
  I swear i bought DDR4 at this price only last year…