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usertests I think the real dealbreaker would be the RAM failing quickly instead of lasting decades/indefinitely like you would expect from most RAM. The issues raised could be tolerated (I have never cared about timings), but could suggest higher failure rates are also likely. Reply
drea.drechsler I think an important thing to remember is they have little to no competition at the low-price end of the market and it will stay that way for quite a while if the big three's forecasts have merit. That gives them a lot of time to improve processes and optimize designs while enjoying the opportunity to sell in volume and generate cash flow. That's an enviable position considering most high-performance semi-conductor markets have a very high bar for entry, especially when the other players are well entrenched. Reply
edzieba If the sticks meet their rated spec, then that's fine. Overclocking would be nice , but hardly an issue for the vast majority of buyers; and certainly a stick of can't-overclock RAM you can afford is preferable to a stick of theoretically-overclockable RAM that's at 10x RRP and climbing. Reply
dva852 edzieba said: If the sticks meet their rated spec, then that's fine. Overclocking would be nice , but hardly an issue for the vast majority of buyers; and certainly a stick of can't-overclock RAM you can afford is preferable to a stick of theoretically-overclockable RAM that's at 10x RRP and climbing. The concern isn't for OC, but durability. As with many Chinese products, the lesser quality is usually offset by the lower price. From reports, CXMT RAM isn't any cheaper, just more available. You're still paying the same elevated prices. Buyers can't easily tell what RAM they're getting inside their PCs/laptops/electronics. The problem may crop up months or years from now, when errors manifest from memory degradation. For DIYers who can (sometimes) decide on RAM manufacturer, there is a "peace of mind" premium, which can vary depending on overall price. I'd quantify that to be 20-30% in favor of Big 3 vs Chinese RAM. Reply
bigdragon I've never had a good experience overclocking RAM. There always seems to be some sort of compatibility issue that randomly pops up at some arbitrary point in time that causes instability. I've had better experiences sticking to the rated speed and preloaded profiles. I want the Chinese RAM to undercut the other RAM manufacturers. I want the Chinese to pull the price of RAM downward to more sane levels. Simply releasing a competing product is not enough to gain my interest. Right now it looks like they've simply released a competing product at a similar price point — not good enough. Reply
evilpaul Well, it seems to be good enough for Apple products. Reply
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