Corsair Vengeance DDR3-1600 8GB Dual Channel Memory Kit Review

Corsair is a company that we all know for memory and rightfully so, their Dominator Series of memory has been the flagship for their DDR3 line for some time now.  Today we will be looking at a new enthusiast line of memory called Vengeance.  The Vengeance line is aggressively priced and with a lower voltage rating of 1.5V instead of the normal 1.65V you should be able to these modules to the limit.  Today we will be taking a look at the 8GB 1600MHz dual channel DDR3 kit (CMZ8GX3M2A1600C9) and putting it through it’s paces.  Read on to see how well them perform!

Special thanks to Corsair for providing us with the Vengeance DDR3-1600 8GB Dual Channel Memory Kit to review.

Specifications
Model: CMZ8GX3M2A1600C9
Speed Rating: PC3-12800
Tested Speed: 1600Mhz
Size: 8GB Kit (2 x 4GB)
Tested Latency: 9-9-9-24
Tested Voltage: 1.5
Performance Profile: XMP
SPD Speed: 1333Mhz
SPD Latency: 9-9-9-24
Package: 240pin DIMM
Fan Included: No

Packaging
The Vengeance modules come in a very nice colorful package with a photo of them on the front and some other information.  The back of the package is open so you can see the information on the modules.

Corsair Vengeance DDR3-1600 8GB Dual Channel Memory Kit Corsair Vengeance DDR3-1600 8GB Dual Channel Memory Kit

Inside you will find each of the modules packaged in plastic clam-shell’s for protection.

Corsair Vengeance DDR3-1600 8GB Dual Channel Memory Kit