Closer Look
Although some of the Vengeance Pro models can be quite expensive, not
being Corsair’s flagship lineup implies that these get no special treats when it
comes to the packaging and additional accessories. So, the 2400C10 come in a
simple plastic tray put in a simple paper box.
Being targeted mainly at enthusiasts who are likely to have custom
builds with a specific theme, the Vengeance Pro lineup splits in four sub
lineups; Blue, Gold, Red and Silver, the only difference between which comes
down to the colour of the styling elements while the main features such as
custom black PCB and heatspreaders remain the same.
The heatspreaders on Vengeance Pro modules are a two-part affair. The
usual stuff is a pair of thin stamped aluminium plates designed to transfer the
heat away from the memory chips on both sides via a strap of thermal pads. On
each module these are accompanied by a detachable top, purpose of which seems
rather vague as removal will not help to reduce the height in case one needs to
maneuver the modules under a large CPU heatsink.
The 4.21 version number indicates that the memory should be based on
Samsung chips of 4Gbit density. And indeed it is. The Samsung revision B is a
common sight by DDR3-2400 10-12-12 rated models due to ability to clear this
spec without any significant problems and being unable to do much more.
The SPD of the Vengeance Pro provides some basic information about the
memory. It also features four JEDEC profiles up to DDR3-1333 and an XMP with
DDR3-2400 using which a potential buyer won’t have to go though the routine of
setting all the settings by hand.
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