INTRODUCTION

   DDR5 may be one of the hottest topics in the industry right now but the truth of the matter is it will take long before it can replace DDR4, not only due to compatibility (Z690 motherboards are the only compatible ones currently) but also due to severe chip shortages (something which could drag until Q2/Q3 2022). Still with speeds surpassing 5GHz for some kits DDR4 can still effectively support the vast majority of the market especially those who are looking for high capacities rather than high speeds and low timings. Earlier this year ACER tasked BIWIN to create their very own Predator line of PC hardware and after testing the very good Apollo RGB 32GB DDR4 4000MHz CL17 dual-channel kit (review here) today with me i have the more "down to earth" model, the Predator Talos 32GB DDR4 3200MHz CL 16 Dual-Channel Kit.

   Predator branded storage products are designed and manufactured by BIWIN Storage Technology company, a leading maker of quality flash memory, DRAM memory and solid-state drives (SSDs). Delivering premium products for serious gamers and overclocking enthusiasts looking for the ultimate experience, our mission is to provide best-in-class memory modules and solid-state drives that enhance overall system performance and gameplay. Defined by faster speeds and gaming-inspired design, these Predator storage products are built to be the Number One choice for gamers worldwide. Founded in 2010, BIWIN focuses on providing global customers with high-quality storage products and specializes in the research, development, manufacturing and sales of memory chip application products.

   With the Predator Talos Acer aims to cover most users something which is evident by the large number of available modules and kits. To be more specific right now the Predator Talos is available in single (8/16/32GB) and dual (2x8/16/32GB) channel configurations with frequencies going all the way to 4800MHz (2666/3000/3200/3600/4000/4133/4266/4400/4500/4600/4800MHz), CAS latency timings as low as 14 (3200/3600MHz CL14 - 3000/3200/3600MHZ CL16 - 4000MHZ CL17 - 2666/3600MHZ CL18 - 4000/4133/4266/4400/4500/4600/4800MHZ CL19) and voltages all the way up to 1.5v. The Predator Talos are also equipped with thick zinc alloy heatspreaders dressed with plastic covers (no wonder Acer gave this the name of an ancient Greek automaton made out of bronze) we find dual rank single D-Die memory chips by Samsung (at least with the kit at hand). As with most high-end kits in the market the entire Predator Talos line of DDR4 kits by Acer is covered by a limited lifetime warranty.