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Review on OLOy DDR4 RAM 16GB (1x16GB) - High-Speed 3200 MHz CL18 SODIMM for Laptops - Energy-Efficient 1.2V - Reliable 260-Pin Memory Module (MD4S1632180BZ0SH) by Wayne Moody

Revainrating 5 out of 5

Advertised, no speed improvement (2 x 8GB CL22 vs 2 x 32GB CL18)

Significantly slower test in AIDA64 than my laptop's original CL22 RAM (Ryzen 4800H). Read speed decreased by 8%, latency increased by 7%. Why pay so much more for a CL18 when the speed is worse? It feels like I've been betrayed. Yes, this RAM kit works with the specified timings (18-20-20-40 @ 3200) as per other reviews. Speaking of timings, I was expecting faster speeds than my CL22 memory, not WORSE. Whatever OLOy did to get such low primary timings didn't result in an overall speed/latency improvement. Apparently they only wanted that CL18 number for promotional purposes. Don't fall for marketing gimmicks like me. If you're stuck on 1.2V JEDEC, save your money and stick with CL22. Now I know I'm not comparing apples to apples here: 16 vs 64 GB, single vs double rank. I think I'll need a 64GB CL22 kit for a direct comparison, but I won't buy another kit just to find out. 2 stars because you were tricked into not paying extra for anything. Stability has yet to be thoroughly tested.

Pros
  • Special offer
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  • Hard to tell