Memory by stefan @ 2022-06-03
The Neo Forza MARS 64GB 4000MHz C19 DDR4 memory kit does really tick all the necessary boxes: a ton of capacity, high frequency, low enough timings to keep a good balance between mobo compatibility and bandwidth but also RGB eye-candy, which can be driven via most motherboard utilities from the various manufacturers.
At first, we would like to thank Neo Forza for sending us a sample of their MARS 64GB (2x32GB) 4000MHz C19 DDR4 Memory Kit for testing and reviewing.
“Capacity is Power, Speed is King
We are a professional team, studying in computer memory and storage devices industry for more than 10 years.
In order to meet the rising demand on speed and capacity of the high-end gaming market players, we created Neo Forza, a new generation of ultra-standard overclocking module, SSD and other related storage device designing brand.
— Neo Forza – The New Force for Gaming market?
Neo-represents from virtual to reality, showing our core value for product innovation.
Forza– shows our strength and determination to meet gamers every need.
Neo Forza possess strong resources, focus on core technology. From research & design, specific production to exceed the testing benchmark; Neo Forza keep pushing over technical boundary, providing top-notch performance and quality, providing gamers / game players extraordinary using experience.
Neo Forza beliefs
– High components integration
– Top-notch engineering technology
– Uncompromising for quality and effectiveness
– Constant logistics and services
– Constant upgrading and breaking boundaries”
MARS Performance Redefined
Award-winning high-quality overclocking DRAM trusted by many
-professionally sorted ICs
-RGB customizable effects
-low latency timings
-profiles up to DDR4-5000
-10-layer PCB for excellent power delivery
-limited lifetime warranty
RGB effects controlled via motherboards’ software for integrating with your favorite presets
Overclocking ease – performance stability
In-house customized binning techniques assure each sorted chip to meeting enthusiasts’ expectations
Quality assurance
Backed by Neo Forza limited lifetime warranty, legitimate defects are covered after purchase.
Heatspreader by IB-Cool
Tech media reported online of MARS having excellent heat-dissipation performance under overclocked conditions. Designed by the in-house specialist team (IB-Cool), this aspect gives you peace of mind, excellent gaming performance and aesthetics.
Model
Brand: Neo Forza
Series: MARS
Model: NMGD432F82-4000FF20
Details
Capacity: 64GB (2 x 32GB)
Speed: DDR4 4000 (PC4 32000)
CAS Latency: 19
Timings: 19-23-23-46 ?
Voltage: 1.40V
ECC: No
Buffered/Registered: Unbuffered
Multi-channel Kit: Dual Channel Kit
Chipset: Intel XMP 2.0
Color: Gray
Heat Spreader: Yes
Features: Check QVL listings for RGB-sync functionality
Recommend Use: High Performance or Gaming Memory
LED Color: ARGB
Another RGB RAM kit has arrived at our test labs and this one is very interesting because of the high frequency, low latencies but also the very high capacity. To be more exact, we are talking about the MARS 64GB kit from Neo Forza, clocked at 4000MHz via XMP 2.0 profile, while the CAS latency is set at 19. For compatibility reasons, the kit will default at 2666MHz so most systems will be able to boot at this speed without any issues, but at XMP, the RAM kit will be operated at 1.4V, so we would recommend a decent airflow inside the case. Could we say that the kit is RGB-enabled and can be controlled by most motherboard manufacturer software such as ASRock Polychrome Sync, ASUS Aura Sync, RGB Fusion 2.0 from Gigabyte, MSI Mystic Light Sync and so on?
The kit is shipped inside a compact cardboard enclosure with a small window; here Neo Forza mentions the operating frequency but also the fact that we are dealing with a RGB-enabled product:
On the side, the manufacturer notes this kit as an overclocked product:
The back side does show the technical specifications of various kits depending on the operating frequency, but also the in-depth features:
After removing the top cardboard packaging layer, we will note that the kit stands secure inside an additional transparent plastic mold:
The MARS modules look great even before enabling the RGB feature! The heatsink is made from two aluminum layers, one being dark grey and the other black:
To fit in with the rest of the color scheme, the PCB is also black:
In the middle, we will find the Neo Forza logo, with a triangular shape:
Another logo is present near the top, on a black frame and is also RGB enabled:
The parallel cuts on the top brushed aluminum do offer a view of the black layer underneath:
The lower part of the heatsink comes with different shapes as well:
On the opposite side of the module, we will find the exact same design, only with an extra sticker:
Here we will note the internal code name, the capacity, the running frequency, the CAS latency, the stock voltage but also the product serial number:
On the top we do have the RGB light diffuser, which helps with obtaining smooth effects:
After installing the modules in our test system, the RGB lighting started rendering very nice default rainbow effects:
The test system did incorporate the following:
CPU: Intel i7-12700K @ Stock
CPU Cooler: be quiet! Pure Loop 240mm AIO
Motherboard: BIOSTAR Z690 Valkyrie
RAM: Neo Forza Faye 64GB (2x32GB) 4000MHz C19 DDR4
Video: XFX Radeon RX 5700XT Ultra THICC III
Power Supply: Cooler Master 850W
SSD: Silicon Power US70 1TB PCIe 4.0
Case: Cooler Master ATCS 840
The pre-programmed timings and frequencies can be also found by using AIDA64; the DRAM IC manufacturer is listed as SK hynix:
First, we booted the system without any XMP profile loaded and we saw that the 2666MHz mode was loaded with timings of 19-19-19-43 (CR2) and an operating voltage of 1.2; this will be the default mode to work in if your motherboard/system does not support RAM frequencies of 3200 and up:
The second step was to load the main XMP profile and rebooted the system; the profile loaded as Neo Forza intended from the factory, with the 19-23-23-46 timings (CR1); here is the stability proof via TestMem5:
The Neo Forza MARS 64GB 4000MHz C19 DDR4 memory kit does really tick all the necessary boxes: a ton of capacity, high frequency, low enough timings to keep a good balance between mobo compatibility and bandwidth but also RGB eye-candy, which can be driven via most motherboard utilities from the various manufacturers.
As with the Faye kit, we keep our recommendation for this product to be used inside machines which have a powerful CPU, so the whole system would be able to handle multiple VMs at once, compile large database, encode big video projects and so on.
The heatsink succeeds to cool the ICs even at the XMP profile voltage at 1.4, but obviously need assistance from a healthy airflow inside the computer case.
We would like to thank again to Neo Forza for making this review possible!