Conclusion and Verdict
Well as you saw in the performance area we only achieved a max of 4400MHz (stable). I did get XMP to boot once after I cranked VCCIO to 1.3 and SA to 1.5. Then after I shut down the machine and tried to fire it back it back it wouldn’t post. This could be the motherboard, the CPU’s memory controller, there are a number of things that kept it from booting to be honest. But I can assure you just simply changing the bios setting to XMP was a no go on several different setups. I was disappointed but not surprised with those results. Getting stable operations at those speeds can be a challenge. And a challenge it was. I am not even sure how many time I used my CMOS button on my motherboard. That’s the best feature you can have on a motherboard by the way. Once I found a stable speed of 4400MHz CL19. The RAM performed very well. The heat sinks kept the sticks nice and cool and the lights were a nice added feature to look at. The brushed look of the heatsinks really look nice and have a nice weighty feel to them. These are designed to shed the heat very well. The RGB synced with my system as intended. While the light are diffused through the top plastic piece they are bright and the colors look accurate.
This RAM is for extreme use and come with some challenges, especially if you are new to RAM workings. If you are unsure or hesitant to push your system this probably isn’t the RAM you want. But there is good news. Gigabyte has a ton of different kits with different speed options to choose from.
Picking a new memory kit can be confusing but as long as you go for the highest MHz with lowest CL you will be in good shape. Just keep in mind when you start going over 3600MHz you can run into compatibility issues. Also be sure to check you motherboards support list this will give you a good idea if this type of RAM is certified to run on your board.
The Gigabyte AORUS RGB DDR4 4800MHz Memory isn’t available yet but you can find the next best thing on Amazon for around $179.99
Pros:
- Extreme MHz
- RGB
- Decent Heatsink Performance
- Lifetime Warranty
Cons:
- XMP didn’t work when just changing that setting in bios
Final thoughts:
If you are looking for Extreme memory then you are looking in the right direction. The Gigabyte AORUS RGB DDR4 4800MHz 16GB Memory kit has the capabilities to take your system to the next level.
Related Articles
- Gigabyte Z590 VISION G Motherboard Review
- Gigabyte Z490 AORUS Master Motherboard and Intel Core i9-11900K CPU Review
- Gigabyte Aorus Raid 2TB SSD Review
- GIGABYTE AORUS NVMe Gen4 SSD 500GB Review
- Gigabyte AMD B550 AORUS Pro Motherboard Review
- Gigabyte Aorus Liquid Cooler 240 Review
- Gigabyte X570 AORUS PRO WIFI Motherboard Review
- Gigabyte P1000GM Power Supply Review
- Gigabyte M27F Gaming Monitor Review
