A leading company in the production of memory and storage solutions based on NAND Flash, ADATA Technology is constantly renewing its offer of RAM modules, following with particular interest in the technological evolution in the world of CPU. With the Intel Core second, third and fourth generation, we have witnessed a series of performance improvements that have affected so important segment of the memories.
Overview – ADATA XPG V2 8GB Kit 2400MHz
To answer that the growing demand for DDR3 able to fully exploit the potential of the controllers integrated in the CPUs Ivy Bridge and Haswell, capable of handling very high operating frequencies, ADATA XPG presented the new V2. This new line of RAM, as we shall see in the following pages, is characterized by a highly appealing look that leaves no room for doubt about the quality and performance that ADATA has managed to achieve.
The new line, unlike the previous XPG V1.0, adopting a high-profile heat sink with Thermal Conductive Technology (TCT), specifically designed to dissipate heat generated by the ICs operating at high frequencies, and a PCB to 8 layers of 2oz copper, capable of ensuring the highest operational stability even in extreme conditions.
ADATA, finally, makes a careful selection of the chips that are used to equip the XPG V2, especially for kits top of the ranges that are certified to work impressive frequency of 3100MHz.
In this review, we examined the ADATA XPG V2 8GB Kit 2400MHz 1.65 V. Below is a table summarizing the main models in this line made available by the manufacturer.
| Capacity | Speed | Volt | Part Number |
| 4GB x 2 | 3100 MHz CL 12-14-14-36 | 1.65 V | AX3U3100W4G12-DGV/DMV |
| 8GB x 2 | 2800 MHz CL 12-14-14-36 | 1.65 V | AX3U2800W8G12-DGV/DMV |
| 4GB x 2 | 2800 MHz CL 12-14-14-36 | 1.65 V | AX3U2800W4G12-DGV/DMV |
| 8GB x 2 | 2600 MHz CL 11-13-13-35 | 1.65 V | AX3U2600W8G11-DGV/DMV |
| 4GB x 2 | 2600 MHz CL 11-13-13-35 | 1.65 V | AX3U2600W4G11-DGV/DVM |
| 8GB x 2 | 2400 MHz CL 11-13-13-35 | 1.65 V | AX3U2400W8G11-DGV/DMV |
| 4GB x 2 | 2400 MHz CL 11-13-13-35 | 1.65 V | AX3U2400W4G11-DGV/DMV |
| 8GB x 2 | 1600 MHz CL 9-9-9-24 | 1.50 V | AX3U1600W8G9-DGV/DMV |
| 4GB x 2 | 1600 MHz CL 9-9-9-24 | 1.50 V | AX3U1600W4G9-DGV/DMV |
Methodology
The test session will be conducted in four distinct modes:
- We will evaluate the functioning of the memory frequency by default with the specifications declared by the manufacturer of the plate. The purpose of this test is to evaluate if the kit conforms to the stated operating frequency. The test results should not be considered from the point of view of performance, but are carried out only to get a stability test of the entire system. At this stage, as the plate voltage exceeds the maximum value recommended by Intel Ivy Bridge platform, try the minimum voltage VDRAM able to run the memory at full stability with frequencies and timings declared.
- The next session will be used to measure the performance of memories and possibly highlight any abnormality related to their operation. These tests will be performed first in finding the maximum operating frequency according to Cas used, applying operating voltages more suitable for the type of ICs used and, once obtained the maximum operating frequencies, we will evaluate the performance of bandwidth in such a way as to make the system as transparent as possible with respect to the measured values. In this test series, the system (motherboard and CPU, in particular) must have a minimum influence on the measurements of bandwidth and latency, in such a way that these are the most truthful possible to allow, if repeated in equivalent systems, to obtain results similar. The values obtained in this test show that the performance of the RAM are able to ensure to the system, regardless of the motherboard and CPU used, for the same operating conditions.
- We will analyze the behavior overclocking memory with the best settings obtained in the previous tests.
- In conclusion, we will test the memories in DDR3L specification to see if they are able to operate under the conditions specified by the JEDEC standard ” Low Voltage ” .
The benchmarks used for testing the stability, and bandwidth are: LinX 0.64, 4:31 OCCT (Linpack mode) Prime 95 and held for at least 20 minutes, as well as various tests measuring bandwidth with AIDA64 and Sisoft Sandra 2012, to verify that the performances are in line with the settings used.
Conclusions
With the introduction on the market of XPG V2, ADATA has confirmed, once again, to be at the highest levels in the production of high-performance memory. The kit arrived in the newsroom has proven stable and efficient when all the tests we conducted, preferring rather high operating voltages and frequencies as shown in the overclocking tests, but unable to safely operate in line with the specific Low Voltage. Thanks to the new production of ICs SK hynix MFR, the XPG V2 will be able to fully exploit the performance of the IMC integrated in the recent CPU Haswell.
The special profile of the aluminum heat sinks, as well as having proven efficient in heat dissipation, sports a look very attractive by virtue of a gray livery interrupted by inserts of silver; for those who want to get out from the usual, we point out that it is also available in yellow gold.
This new line of memories, ADATA offers a wide range of frequencies reaching up to 3100MHz; of course, the benefits come at a cost and, in our opinion, for those who have particular demands. The object of this test kit is the best compromise between price and performance.
- Top of the Line Performance
- Eye-Catching Components
- The Highest Standard for Stability and Efficiency
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Our Opinion
The ADATA XPG 2400MHz 8GB V2 are marketed at a price of about $80, we believe fully in line with the performance expressed and the build quality of the modules; the whole, moreover, is made even more attractive by the lifetime warranty offered by the manufacturer. By virtue of the foregoing, to date, there remains nothing but rewards this product with our highest recognition.
- Overall