Lexar has unveiled its ARES DDR5 memory, featuring cutting-edge specifications, with speeds of up to 8000 MT/s.
Lexar’s Ares DDR5 Memory Targets High-End Performance, Coupled Up With Top-Notch Aesthetics
Lexar’s ARES memory modules are known to be one of the best from the companies, simply due to the technology they come with onboard and their sleek aesthetics, making them a viable option for consumers. Stepping up the game, Lexar has showcased its new ARES memory model, featuring a whopping 7,600 MT/s speed onboard, making it one of the fastest out there in the market. With such specifications, Lexar competes with the likes of G.Skill and XPG, potentially surpassing them in some areas, which we will discuss later.
Diving more into the specifications, Lexar’s latest ARES memory modules feature SK hynix’s A-die memory chips, which are known to be reputable in terms of both performance and efficiencies they bring onboard.
Moreover, the Lexar ARES DDR5 memory chips support Intel’s XMP 3.0, allowing greater control over your overclocking needs and ensuring stability in high-stress environments. For speeds well, the ARES modules can achieve 8,000 MT/s speeds under CL38-48-49-100 timings, while 7,600 MT/s at CL36-46-46-96, with the latter one coming with faster latencies, so it’s a win-win situation.
Lexar’s ARES lineup is generally well-equipped in aesthetics, and its newest model is no exception. The module has eight LED segments and 13 different lighting modes and is customizable through the onboard Lexar Sync software.
Overall, the sticks have a diffused RGB look, and it’s certainly pleasing to witness, on par with some of the best-looking modules out there. For heat dissipation, the modules are equipped with aluminum-based housing with a thickness of 1.8mm and have high-quality silicon grease pads to ensure the best performance under stress.
The memory kit is compatible with a range of high-end motherboards from ASUS, MSI & Gigabyte while the 8000 MT/s speeds are only currently supported by the ASUS ROG Maximus Z790 APEX Encore and Z790 APEX motherboards so keep that in mind when buying the kit.
Regarding pricing, Lexar’s ARES memory is expected to retail at 1,299 yuan for its 32 GB memory set; however, global availability hasn’t yet been disclosed. The pricing is certainly competitive here since the memory is available under the $200 segment, which comes close to the likes of Trident Z5 Neo, although it is a little more pricey.