I run 2 of these kits in a low end ASUS MB, currently can't get a working ASUS-E WS, had 2, both 00 code no post so they are in an ASUS X99-A currently. Which the ASUS X99-A is a pretty sweet MB even though its on the lower end. Makes me wonder now if I even need a high end one other than maybe life span but I can buy close to two of the lower end for 1 higher end anyway.
Pros
Nice looking
Approved and works with ASUS MBs, 4 or 8 sticks (1 or 2 kits, 2 in my case).
Runs solid at rated speeds, 2666, you just have to manually OC.
64GB works with 2 different kits, I kept each kit in the same color/memory bank so they didn't mix and had a better chance working together. They didn't sell a single kit with 64GB but should (I think they might now).
Cons
Runs hot really need the Corsair Air cooler not included in the kit and should be
Won't run auto XMP in new X99 MBs not just me many people have complained. May not be the memory or may but should have worked closer together with the MB manufacturers to insure this simple feature works. Not getting my rated speeds with XMP enabled (basically MBs won't post when XMP enabled to get rated speeds). Auto XMP has always worked for me in the past first time it hasn't ever over many many years of sticking true to Corsair.
Manually OCing the CPU and memory (Been a few years since I did this so had to brush up my skills) I was easily able to get 4000MHz on the CPU and 2666MHz on the memory. These are very modest OCs with low voltages that I can run 24x7 I wasn't trying to set any records and I had 1 boot failure OCing which in the past I had many. The 1 failure was uping the BCLK which actually I ended up leaving at 100 at the end of the day and just bumping the multiplier. Very sweet and easy to do. I haven't tried to tighten the timings yet but I suspect that shouldn't be too hard and from what I read the third tier is where you get the most bang now days which is interesting.
I am a very happy camper and highly recommend this memory it is awesome.
System specs:
Intel Core i7-5960X Haswell-E 8-Core 3.0GHz LGA 2011-v3 140W Desktop Processor BX80648I75960X
ASUS X99-E WS (Currently ASUS X99-A waiting on RMA)
2x EVGA 04G-P4-2988-KR GeForce GTX 980 Classified 4GB SLI
2x Corsair DOMINATOR® Platinum Series 32GB (4 x 8GB) DDR4 2666 (PC4-21300) 2666MHz C15 memory kit for DDR4 Systems (CMD32GX4M4A2666C15)
2x Samsung 850 Pro 512GB 2.5-Inch SATA III Internal SSD (MZ-7KE512BW) RAID 0
2x Intel 730 Series SSDSC2BP480G4R5 2.5" 480GB SATA 6Gb/s MLC Internal Solid State Drive (SSD) RAID 0
2x HGST Deskstar NAS H3IKNAS40003272SN (0S03664) 4TB 64MB Cache SATA 6.0Gb/s 3.5" High-Performance Hard Drive for Desktop NAS Systems Bare Drive RAID 1
ASUS PB287Q 28-Inch Screen LED-Lit 4K Monitor
APC SMC1500 1440VA 900W UPS
Cooler Master Nepton 280L - PC CPU Liquid Water Cooling System, All-In-One Kit with 280mm Radiator and 2 JetFlo Fans
Antec TPQ-1200 1200W Continuous Power with PowerCache Technology SLI Ready CrossFire Certified 80 PLUS SILVER Certified Modular Active PFC Power Supply
Cooler Master HAF X - Full Tower Computer Case with High Airflow Windowed Side Panel and USB 3.0
IC Diamond TIM
Accell UltraAV B142C-007B-2 DisplayPort to DisplayPort 1.2 Cable with Locking Latches (6.6ft /2m)
Mad Catz R.A.T.9 Gaming Mouse
Razer BlackWidow Ultimate Mechanical PC Gaming Keyboard
| RAM | 16 GB DDR |
|---|---|
| Memory Speed | 3000 MHz |
