Memory by stefan @ 2023-09-27
The XPOWER Zenith C40 32GB DDR5-5600 memory kit from Silicon Power has impressed us positively in terms of overclocking capabilities, being able to operate it error free up to 6400MHz, by only raising the operating voltage to 1.3V! The modules did not overheat, barely got warm thanks to the included heatspreaders, while the RGB lighting can really light up the inside of your computer case!
We would like to thank at first Silicon Power for supplying their XPOWER Zenith 2x16GB DDR5 5600MHz RGB Memory Kit for testing and reviewing.
"Founded in 2003 by a group of enthusiastic data storage industry experts, Silicon Power is committed to delivering outstanding product and service quality. Headquartered and with our own state-of-the-art production site in Taipei, we have become a leading manufacturer of flash memory cards, USB flash drives, portable hard drives, solid state drives, DRAM modules and industrial-grade products. As an international player with four branch offices around the globe, we continuously strive to offer the perfect data storage solution for all requirements of modern digitalized life. With a strong focus on combining innovative technology and award-winning design, we live up to our brand promise to reliably preserve and protect your most valuable data.
Because memory is personal."
Premium Zenith Series gaming memory module designed for hardcore gamers and overclockers
Turbo speeds ranging from 5200MHz to 6000MHz with nearly zero lag time showcase DDR5's next-level performance
Available in 8GB, 16GB, and 32GB module densities
Durable aluminum heatsink provides maximum heat dissipation and thermal management
Compatible with 12th Gen Intel® Core™ processors that support DDR5 and DDR5 compatible motherboards
Ready and certified for Intel® XMP 3.0 for ultra-fast one-click overclocking
Double the banks and double the burst length compared to DDR4 for game-changing performance
Low voltage of 1.25V-1.35V for less power consumption
Game at the highest resolutions with improved stability from On-Die Error Correction Code (ECC)
Power management integrated circuit (PMIC) provides a more stable power supply for uninterrupted gameplay
Capacity
Dual Channel Kit: 16GB(8GB*2)
Dimensions : 133.4mm x 38.5mm x 8.8mm
Color: Black
Voltage: 1.25V
Form Factor: UDIMM
Frequency (Speed): 5600 MHz
CAS Latency: C40-40-40-76
Certification: CE, UKCA, Green dot, WEEE, RoHS
Warranty: Limited Lifetime Warranty
We have recently received another interesting RAM kit, but this time from Silicon Power; the XPOWER Zenith is available with both RGB and non-RGB variants, while the heatspreader can be chosen in either white or black colors, in order to fit the build scheme. In terms of RAM configurations, we will note 5200MHz and 5600MHz modules with 1.25V operating voltages, while the 6000MHz modules do come with a 1.3V operating voltage; 5200MHz ones have a CAS latency of 38, while the 5600MHz and 6000MHz modules have a CAS latency of 40. We have single RAM sticks packs of 8GB, 16GB and 32GB capacities, while the dual channel kits are 8GBx2, 16GBx2 but also 32GBx2.
The kit we have received is a black RGB 2x16GB DDR5600 C40 model, which has arrived in a transparent, sealed plastic enclosure; the inner presentation cardboard layer does show the operating speed of the modules, the total capacity of the kit but also the list of compatible motherboard tools for RGB control:
On the back side, we will note a small product description, information on Silicon Power’s office locations, but also the internal product name:
After removing the top packaging layer, we will note some extra instructions inside:
Let’s take a look at the main product! The modules do come with a black PCB, which are also almost entirely covered by a black heatspreader, sporting a brushed aluminum finish:
In the top right side, we will note a text which informs the user that we are dealing with a DDR5 memory kit:
The middle area presents itself with a white XPOWER logo;
The design on the opposite area is the same, except a small additional sticker:
On this specific sticker, we will note the product serial number, the internal code name, the running speed, the CAS latency but also the capacity;
The top area includes the RGB light diffuser, with logos on both center and right side;
The modules look great with the RGB lighting, while the system is operating; the only downside is that Silicon Power has not prepared a dedicated application for the RGB control, so it only relies on the motherboard manufacturer. In our case, with the EVGA Z690 CLASSIFIED motherboard in the test system, the RGB effects control was a no-go:
CPU: Intel i7-13700K @ Stock
CPU Cooler: be quiet! Silent Loop 2 360mm AIO
Motherboard: EVGA Z690 CLASSIFIED
RAM: currently tested kit
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:
There is a single XMP profile loaded, with no EXPO support.
We did first start testing this kit on our trusty Z690 CLASSIFIED from EVGA and the stability at stock speeds and had no stability issues.
Overclocking stage was next, which implied raising the frequency to 5800MHz, while leaving the stock CAS latencies. The system has proven itself very stable without raising the voltage!
Next, we ran at 6000MHz, also with the same timings and sub-timings and we were impressed by full system stability at 1.25V!
Judging the current results, we went ahead and raised the frequency to 6200MHz and obtained full stability at 1.3V:
We were quite impressed that 6400MHz was doable at the exact same voltage:
When we tried 6600MHz, we started encountering errors in TM5, so we stopped here:
The XPOWER Zenith C40 32GB DDR5-5600 memory kit from Silicon Power has impressed us positively in terms of overclocking capabilities, being able to operate it error free up to 6400MHz, by only raising the operating voltage to 1.3V! The modules did not overheat, barely got warm thanks to the included heatspreaders, while the RGB lighting can really light up the inside of your computer case!
If you do require more capacity, you can always go for a 2x32GB kit, but as to our knowledge, 32GB modules are not as overclockable as 16GB.
The only two small negative points regarding the product are the missing dedicated RGB software, so you would be able to control the modules when your motherboard manufacturer does not support it and the fact that this particular RAM does not feature any EXPO profiles for easy AMD use.
The SP032GXLWU560FDF kit can be found online for about 60.45 Euros, quite affordable for the mainstream crowd!
We would like to thank again to Silicon Power for making this review possible!