Final Thoughts and Ratings
Before we sum up Corsair's Arctic White Vengeance LP memory kit, it's worth referencing a couple of reviews from earlier in the year.
Last month, we found ultra-high-speed memory kits were able to show tangible performance benefits on a low-cost AMD Llano system, but added that premium memory solutions defeat the purpose of a value-orientated platform.
And there's little reason to adopt ultra-high-speed memory in an Intel Sandy bridge rig, too. In our April analysis, we found that the traditional reasons to purchase memory - capacity and speed - were being marginalised in favour of other factors; which modules are competitively priced, which look best with your motherboard, and which manufacturer offers the best warranty and support in your region?
Our advice to most consumers would be to choose a reputable brand and pick up an 8GB, CL9 kit that'll do 1,600MHz at low voltage. It's a future-proof configuration that hits a sweet spot of price and performance, and it's perfectly realised by Corsair's Special Edition Arctic White Vengeance LP.
Suiting both mainstream and enthusiast audiences, this 8GB kit offers great performance, ultra-low power consumption and, perhaps more importantly, streamlined good looks. A heatsink on a 1.35V module may be unnecessary, and the low-profile branding may be a tad misleading, but the Vengeance LP - at under £50 - is an excellent choice for any system.
The Good
8GB kit competitively priced at under £50
Unlikely to obstruct large CPU coolers
Attractive Arctic White heatsinks
Low power consumption
Limited lifetime warranty
The Bad
1.35V Vengeance LP modules only available in Arctic White
HEXUS Rating
Corsair Vengeance LP White 8GB
(CML8GX3M2A1600C9W)
HEXUS Awards
Corsair Vengeance LP White 8GB
(CML8GX3M2A1600C9W)
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