Conclusion
The reviewed Crucial DDR4-2133 memory kit is maybe not the best looking one as it is simply a standard DDR4 design on a green PCB. It is also not the fastest one on the standard settings. What we cannot deny is that the Crucial DDR4-2133 CL15 is high a quality memory kit which offers perfect stability and a really high overclocking potential.
The X99 platform is a platform dedicated for enthusiasts. Most computer enthusiasts will try overclocking anyway and then the effective performance looks different. It is not hard to notice that after overclocking Crucial DDR4-2133 memory can match much more expensive memory series. I am almost sure that many higher series from other manufacturers are actually based on a similar Micron IC.
Even if we look at the performance at the standard SPD settings then we can notice that the memory bandwidth is limited not by the memory itself but the processor’s cache clock. After raising the cache frequency we can see up to 10GB/s higher memory read and write bandwidth. In this case investing in a most expensive DDR4 series is not always best idea. Instead we can get higher capacity memory in similar price.
Since I mentioned price, online stores like Amazon are selling the 32GB Crucial DDR4-2133 CL15 kit (8GBx4) for about $416. That makes Crucial the cheapest DDR4 memory around and as we see, it does not mean it is a bad choice.
Pros:
- Good performance
- Reasonable price (and lowest price for DDR4 on the market)
- Huge overclocking potential
- Flawless work and compatibility with most available X99 motherboards
- High voltage and temperature tolerance
Cons:
- Could be available on a black PCB to match most available motherboards, after all this memory is working only on enthusiast grade desktop platform (which may change in the future)
Final words:
The Crucial DDR4-2133 CL15 is a memory for the most demanding users who decided to buy Intel X99 platform. There is only one chipset which is supporting DDR4 which is not cheap so it is hard to recommend DDR4 memory to everyone. For sure all of the enthusiasts and overclockers will be satisfied with the performance and overclocking potential which is offered in this Crucial DDR4-2133 kit. When we combine it with a reasonable price then we receive pretty good product which is hard to beat on the current market.
As a result of above listed advantages, the Crucial DDR4-2133 8GBx4 memory kit deserved Funky Kit Recommended Award.
