Silicon Power 2x16GB DDR4-2666 SODIMM Memory Kit Review

Memory by stefan @ 2019-09-23

On our DELL Inspiron 7577 test laptop, the overall performance of the Silicon Power kit trails the one of the previously tested Crucial dual-channel kit in most applications, which was to be expecting, considering that both products run at the same frequency and timings. The one notable benefit Silicon Power brings is the double quantity of RAM, which is helpful when unpacking large archives, editing video projects, working with many other applications at once, without the need of offloading to the main drive.

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Packaging, A Closer Look

Last time we have checked out a SODIMM kit was when we have tested the 2x8GB DDR4-2666 offering from Crucial, that was an improvement over the single 16GB DDR4-2400 module our DELL Inspiron 7577 has come with from the factory. Now its time to try out a higher capacity kit, also rated at DDR4-2666 and the same timings. The Silicon Power dual channel kit is shipped in a simple blister packaging, fully sealed. Given its transparent properties, we can also take a look at the physical aspect of the modules:

 

 

 

On the back side of the packaging, we will get some extra information regarding to Silicon Power but also the product serial number:

 

 

 

The included instructional leaflet does contain some words regarding warranty, but also the mandatory installation procedures:

 

 

 

 

The modules come with a black PCB and a pre-applied sticker:

 

 

 

On the sticker we will find the product serial number, the internal, factory code name but also the module specifications:

 

 

 

One 16GB SODIMM contains a total of eight ICs, each having a 2GB capacity:

 

 

 

The ICs carry the SP logo and the 4N8085A4B74 code name:

 

 

 

The upgrade process is quite simple, and it only involves removing the back plastic panel of our Inspiron 7577 and removing the old kit:

 

 

 

The Silicon Power kit was then installed in the same slots:

 

 

 

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