10 best manufacturers of RAM

RAM in a computer is almost always given little attention. Most users look only at its volume, and the remaining parameters are simply ignored. Clock frequency, timings, voltage and support for additional functions are only interested in a very small percentage of enthusiasts.

The manufacturer is also important. After all, it is easy to declare and even comply with high technical data - it is much harder to maintain a given pace over several years with a minimum number of errors. In this ranking, we have collected the top ten most reputable companies. The memory modules of each of them are worthy of a place in your computer. Go!

Top 10 best manufacturers of RAM

10 Silicon power

Silicon Power, founded in 2003, is little known as a manufacturer of RAM. At least in our country. Taiwanese are better known for their “flash drives”, portable disks and other storage systems.

There are few offers on Yandex.Market - only 26 models, but among them you can find almost everything you need: starting from 1 GB of DDR2-type “dies” and ending with 16 GB DDR4 memory. In the product line there are models for desktop computers and laptops (form factor SODIMM). To select something in the technical specifications is quite difficult. Frequencies, timings - all indicators are absolutely typical for their type. For example, the most popular DDR4 memory of a manufacturer with a capacity of 8 GB operates at a frequency of 2400 MHz and CL = 17. There is no overclocking data, but none of the models found support XMP. In general, Silicon Power offers a fairly low-quality high-quality memory modules with average performance. For undemanding home or office users will do.

9 Transcend

Compatriot of the previous party is much more popular in Russia. Transcend are known for good flash drives of all kinds. In the domestic market, the company offers about 350 products. You can find almost everything. Even for a long time irrelevant DDR memory modules of 512 MB! Of course, modern types are also on sale. Volume from 1 to 16 GB per module, from DDR to DDR4, form factors for desktop PCs and for portable laptops. Transcend even offers gaming solutions, but in addition to supporting ECC and slightly overclocked chips, they differ little from “civilian” solutions.

The Taiwanese price company is fairly democratic - the price tag is average, but due to the small number of points of sale for individual models, it can be prohibitively high. In terms of reliability to the devices of the company there are no complaints. Reviews are completely positive, no one reports about memory problems.

8 Apacer

If Silicon Valley is the birthplace of a huge number of software companies, then Taiwan seems to be home to a variety of computer component manufacturers. At the very least, Apacer, founded in 1997, is the third manufacturer of these territories.

But let's get closer to the RAM.First of all, it is worth noting the low prices. For example, the Apacer 8 GB DDR4 memory module will cost you 4100-4300 rubles, while competitors' prices start from 4500 rubles. The manufacturer does not offer a lot of products - at the time of this writing, 78 offers were on sale. And about 80% – RAM of the current generation of DDR4. Finding an update for your old PC will be problematic.

But the memory level is very different. You can find budget solutions on the classic green textolite, and slightly more attractive models in black coloring, and modules with unusual shape radiators - for example, stylized as a blade or panther claws. In technical terms, we observe a run from the average level to high-performance gaming solutions with a clock frequency of 3466 MHz and the possibility of overclocking.

7 G.Skill

The specialization of another Taiwanese company is clear at first glance at its products - G.Skill is engaged in the production of RAM for gaming computers. In our market there are about 800 products of the company, but the differences between memory modules are not so much in technical characteristics as in appearance - red, black, camouflaged, RGB-lit, with pictures and without - you can choose the design for almost any project. Also note that G.Skill provides an opportunity to buy a pair or four of memory modules in all the lines at once.

For specifications, everything is expected perfectly. The clock frequency ranges from 1600 to 2400 MHz for DDR3 memory, and from 2133 to 3600 MHz for DDR4. Excellent performance! Of course, XMP is supported. Overclocking and reliability, if you believe the reviews, at a decent level.

The disadvantages include only two points - the cost and the poor prevalence in stores. The price tag is higher than that of "civilian" competitors by about 15-20%. Yes, and buy the memory will be released only in specialized stores, the number of which leaves much to be desired.

6 Corsair

And immediately the second manufacturer of RAM for games. Despite half the range, the company is even better known among buyers. Due to this, the number of offers is much larger - popular models can be found in 2-3 dozens of stores, which can be considered a great result for game components.

Appearance, compared with G.Skill, modest. Most of the modules are covered with an effective, but uncomplicated in terms of design, radiator in black. But you can find several red and white models, and even "dice" with RGB backlight. The choice of types is huge: there is an ancient DDR with 512 MB and new DDR4 modules with a capacity of 16 GB. About 10% of products are suitable for use in laptops. Surprisingly, DOD3 offers SODIMM format memory by a third more than the currently relevant DDR4.

On the technical side, Corsair products are not inferior to G.Skill. In addition to the near-civilian modules with a clock frequency of 3000 MHz (DDR4), the manufacturer offers extreme modifications operating at 4,600 MHz! The stability of the latter is in question, but the “middle runners” have gained national love, including through reliability - a guarantee for most memory modules for 10 years.

5 Samsung

Perhaps, this producer from South Korea needs no introduction. Samsung produces a huge amount of goods: from washing machines to solid-state drives. The company uses RAM chips not only in its products, but also sells to other firms.

Appearance is extremely simple - green PCB and uncovered chips. But the absence of radiators, lights and other decorative elements allows you to keep the price lower than that of competitors producing game components. At the same time, the Samsung s RAM accelerates well. For example, in a review, users claim about taking a clock frequency of 3333 MHz with standard timings on the module with a standard frequency of just 2400 MHz.

The choice is not huge - at the time of this writing, the manufacturer is represented by 120 products, but finding the right memory module for your computer is not difficult. There is even server memory available for free, not to mention the presence of all generations and form factors for desktop PCs and laptops.

4 Patriot memory

By the number of reviews on Patriot memory modules, you can make a simple conclusion - the manufacturer is clearly popular with customers. It is not surprising: the product combines a relatively low price tag and high performance. In the line of Americans there are unpretentious models and powerful gaming solutions. The design is the most diverse - from green PCB to stylish surround radiators with RGB-backlit.

We observe a great variety of technical characteristics: there are budget modules with average characteristics, and gaming solutions with a clock frequency of over 3000 MHz and support for overclocking. But there is a drawback: in the reviews for some models, users note the discrepancy between the stated characteristics. The indicators are often slightly lower than those stated, and it takes a lot of effort to accelerate.

But the price tag for the Patriot Memory is quite reasonable - for example, you will have to pay about 4,300 rubles for the 8 GB DDR4 bar, which is slightly lower than the market average.

3 Crucial

It’s worthwhile to start the story about Crucial with the fact that it is not an independent company, but a subbrand of a chip manufacturer with a world name Micron Technology. You can describe the products in one phrase: memory modules for ordinary users, which will also appeal to enthusiasts.

Everything is explained simply: in our market, the company offers about three hundred products. Many of them are almost complete copies of each other physically, but with different settings. You can purchase 8 GB DDR4 memory with a frequency of 2133 MHz for 4250 rubles, or you can pay 200 rubles. and take the same module, but with a frequency of 2400 MHz, which will give a small increase in performance. Enthusiasts, on the other hand, can take a simpler model and try to disperse it at their own risk. Judging by the reviews, this option is popular.

Note that with the logo Crucial produced exclusively "civilian" memory modules. If you are interested in gaming solutions, pay attention to the Ballistix line - they look nicer and work faster, although they do not reach the mastodons of the market like Corsair and G.Skill.

2 Hynix

Hynix - one of the few companies that produce their own chips. At the same time, the company has few offers - in our market their number is hardly approaching 90. What is even more surprising is that the old DDR2 and DDR3 memory types are selling more actively than the current DDR4 memory. Thus, Hynix becomes almost the only manufacturer that can provide a choice for owners of old PCs.

For more modern users, the company can offer about 20 models of DDR4 RAM. The average price tag - for 8 GB asking about 4400 rubles. Performance also differs little from competitors. But there are interesting suggestions. For example, Hynix produces modules of 32 and even 64 GB, which only a few firms can afford.

Overall, Hynix cannot boast of a huge selection, high performance or low prices. This is a manufacturer that provides a small list of high-quality goods, the average rating of which very rarely falls below four.

1 Kingston

Kingston is extremely popular not only in our country, but also in the world. The American manufacturer is known for memory related components: SSD disks, “flash drives” and, of course, RAM.

At the time of this writing, it is Kingston that offers the largest selection of RAM. There are more than 900 products on sale. There are also many points of sale - almost certainly in the nearest electronics store to you there are products of the leader. You can also find memory modules of irrelevant types - DDR and DDR2 RAM are sold very actively.

Specifications are not amazing - they are average or even slightly lower. Find gaming solutions with a clock frequency of more than 2800 MHz is simply impossible. But there are two dozen modules of 32 GB and a couple of 64 GB. Many modules support ECC, an algorithm that detects and corrects memory errors. Due to this, the memory rarely gives errors and runs smoothly for at least five years. Cherry on the cake can be called the price - there are a lot of offers at a price below the average.

Popular vote - who is the best manufacturer of RAM?
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Silicon power

Transcend

Apacer

G.Skill

Corsair

Samsung

Patriot memory

Crucial

Hynix

Kingston

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