Geil Polaris RGB DDR5 8000 CL38 2x16 GB review

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The RAM came in a gray box. It provides good protection for the content.  At the front, you can see the product picture and the series name.

 

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You can find information about the timings, XMP, and company info on the backside. The voltage (1.45V) is not specified, although it’s visible in plastic “windows” showing a piece of one module. On both sides, we have the GEIL Polaris RGB family logo.

 

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The modules are packed in plastic blisters.

 

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The GEIL Polaris RGB kit (consisting of two 16 GB modules running at 8000 MHz) has a nice look and a white exterior (a red and gray variant is also available). PCB is black, and XMP version 3.0 is supported. The radiators are integrated with the PCB using an adhesive pad on each side, and dismantling them would require significant strength (or heating up with a hairdryer for a more extended period), so I did not do this. I did not recommend it either (as it would void the warranty).  The backside stickers tell you this is a 2 x 16 GB kit operating at 8000 MHz with CL38; the voltage is specified as 1.45V. This amount of memory should usually be enough for the typical user,  and it can come in handy for you if you process video or graphics. We recommend sticking to the preconfigured XMP profile settings for optimal performance, although it’s not so straightforward to have it running. As we’ve mentioned earlier, the 13th gen Intel CPU is needed (with a strong Integrated Memory Controller), and a capable motherboard.

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