The MSI GeForce RTX 4080 16GB Gaming X Trio efficiently handles demanding graphics workloads, preventing any bottlenecks during our gaming RAM benchmarks . The TeamGroup A440 Lite PCIe 4.0 SSD balances performance and capacity, delivering 2TB of ultra-fast storage with speeds up to 7,400 MB/s—perfect for Windows 11 24H2 installations, benchmarking software, and gaming applications.
The Corsair RM1000x Shift ATX 3.0 power supply delivers reliable and ample power to our test systems, directly supporting the GeForce RTX 4080 via its native 16-pin (12VHPWR) cable. The Streacom BC1 open-air test bench offers flexible, tool-free accommodation for all hardware components, streamlining assembly and component swaps.
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On average, the Novakey memory kit performed a bit slower than competing options like the Trident Z5 Neo RGB DDR5-6000 C36 and the Ripjaws S5 DDR5-6000 C32 . The performance gap is not massive, though. Although the Novakey boasts an impressive CAS Latency (CL) of 30 clock cycles, its other memory timings are comparatively loose, which affects bandwidth and latency, leading to lower real-world performance.-world performance.
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Adata’s memory kit delivered similar performance on the AMD system. It neither stood out as the fastest nor lagged behind the slower memory kit among the tested options. The performance was consistent across the range of different benchmarks.
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Overclocking on the Novakey was a breeze. The only downside is that the kit already operates at a relatively high 1.4V for DDR5-6000, so we needed to increase the voltage further to 1.45V to gain any headroom for overclocking. The memory kit proved to be quite capable and handled DDR5-6400 speeds with the same timings.
The memory kit was unforgiving when attempting to tighten the CL timing, even with additional voltage applied. On the contrary, both the tRCD and tRP timings showed a bit more flexibility under 1.45V and allowed us to decrease them to 36 cycles, four cycles lower than the default values.
The XPG Novakey RGB DDR5-6000 C30 is not just about looking good inside your system, thanks to the vibrant and customizable Infinity Mirror design. The memory kit's performance will not let you down, even if it's not the fastest contender on the market. At DDR5-6000, Adata is intentionally targeting the sweet spot for both Intel and AMD platforms. The fact that the XPG Novakey RGB DDR5-6000 C30 arrives with both Intel XMP 3.0 and AMD EXPO overclocking profile support ensures seamless integration regardless of the platform of choice.
The XPG Novakey RGB DDR5-6000 C30 has yet to make its debut on the hardware shelves at U.S. retailers. However, Adata has put the memory kit up for pre-order through Adata’s official online store for $589.99. While the price is certainly steep, it falls within expectations of a premium memory kit that is coming out during the memory shortage. Once things get back to normal, we should see Adata's memory kit at a more reasonable price. But for the meantime, the XPG Novakey RGB DDR5-6000 C30 represents a luxury that not many consumers can buy.
Zhiye Liu is a news editor, memory reviewer, and SSD tester at Tom\u2019s Hardware. Although he loves everything that\u2019s hardware, he has a soft spot for CPUs, GPUs, and RAM. ","collapsible":{"enabled":true,"maxHeight":250,"readMoreText":"Read more","readLessText":"Read less"}}), "https://slice.vanilla.futurecdn.net/13-4-25/js/authorBio.js"); } else { console.error('%c FTE ','background: #9306F9; color: #ffffff','no lazy slice hydration function available'); } Zhiye Liu News Editor, RAM Reviewer & SSD Technician Zhiye Liu is a news editor, memory reviewer, and SSD tester at Tom’s Hardware. Although he loves everything that’s hardware, he has a soft spot for CPUs, GPUs, and RAM.
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