INTRODUCTION

   The recent revamping of the Z790 series chipset by Intel may have allowed for DDR5 speeds to easily surpass 8GHz (up to 8400MHz currently - should be seeing even higher frequencies soon) but according to sales numbers for the vast majority of consumers with compatible motherboards even 7GHz is more than plenty. So, it's no wonder really that some RAM manufacturers are now using new modules with their lines which have reduced CAS latency numbers as opposed to early DDR5 models which lagged considerably behind DDR4 ones in that regard. The brand new Predator Hermes RGB by Acer is one such line and with me today i have their 32GB 6800MHz CL32 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.

   The latest Predator Hermes RGB line of DDR5 RAM kits is available in 3 different colors (black, white and silver) and currently only includes dual channel kits (2x16GB/2x32GB) with frequencies up to 8000MHz (6400/6600/6800/7200/7600/7800MHz), CAS timings as low as CL32 (6400/6800MHz CL32 - 6600/7200MHz CL34 - 7600/7800/8000MHz CL36) and voltages ranging from 1.4V and up to 1.45V (6400/6600/6800/7200/7600MHz 1.4V - 7800/8000MHz 1.45V). Past the somewhat large heatspreaders (which Acer accompanies with a tiny 40mm cooling fan) we find single 16GB die modules by SK Hynix and a total of 8 ARGB LEDs on top (compatible with all the leading RGB motherboard sync technologies like ASUS Aura Sync, GB RGB Fusion 2.0, MSI Mystic Light Sync and ASRock Polychrome). Finally, as expected Acer covers the entire Predator Hermes RGB line of DDR5 RAM with a limited lifetime warranty.