PNY's new XLR8 Gaming DDR5 memory - Intel XMP and AMD EXPO, RGB and no RGB

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PNY has announced new DDR5 desktop memory options for gamers: the new XLR8 Gaming DDR5 and XLR8 Gaming EPIC-X RGB DDR5 modules. Sporting a new heat spreader design for enhanced performance, both support Intel XMP 3.0 and AMD EXPO overclocking, with speeds ranging from 5600MHz to 6400MHz and a CAS latency of 36.

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PNY's new XLR8 Gaming DDR5 and XLR8 Gaming EPIC-X RGB DDR5 memory, image credit: PNY.

The big difference between the two variants is that the low-profile PNY XLR8 Gaming DDR5 modules don't have any RGB, just a matte black finish. The PNY XLR8 Gaming EPIC-X RGB DDR5 modules add a vibrant light strip to the top of the module that can sync up with all your other lighting for a more colorful build.

Although they're not the fastest kits on the market, these new XLR8 Gaming 32GB Kits (2x16GB) are built with high-quality components and premium ICs and are tuned for low-latency performance. PNY notes in the announcement that it has tested these new modules extensively on motherboards from ASRock, ASUS, GIGABYTE, and MSI.

Here's a look at the specs.

XLR8 Gaming DDR5 EPIC-X RGB

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• Frequencies: 6000MHz (PC5-48000), 6400MHz (PC5-51200)
• Capacity: 32GB Kit (2x16GB)
• Voltage: 6000MHz: 1.35V, 6400MHz: 1.4V
• CAS Latency: 36
• Aluminum heat spreader with ARGB illumination
• Warranty: Limited Lifetime & 24/7 U.S. Based Technical Support

XLR8 Gaming DDR5

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• Frequencies: 5600MHz (PC5-44800), 6000MHz (PC5-48000), 6400MHz (PC5-51200)
• Capacity: 32GB Kit (2x16GB)
• Voltage: 5600MHz: 1.25V, 6000MHz: 1.35V, 6400MHz: 1.4V
• CAS Latency: 36
• Aluminum heat spreader
• Low-Profile Design: 35mm Height
• Warranty: Limited Lifetime & 24/7 U.S. Based Technical Support

PNY's new XLR8 Gaming DDR5 and XLR8 Gaming EPIC-X RGB DDR5 memory will be available for purchase in the first half of November.

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