Predator Apollo DDR4 RGB 32GB 4000 MHz Review

How Much Does It Cost?

As with many things, prices are a little hard to nail down right now. Stock is just landing in the UK, but things do seem to sell out fast these days. Alas, you can check Amazon UK for stock and prices here and Amazon US for prices here. Keep in mind, the price will vary greatly between the lower and higher MHz kits, and the 4000 MHz kit we reviewed is on the high end. The same is true for the lower latency kits, of course. However, if you’re eager to get any version of this, there are some available at Newegg right now.

Overview

ACER may be relatively new to the memory game, but they’re no stranger to the enthusiast PC market, as seen in our coverage of them here. They make some amazing systems and laptops. Actually, some of the most powerful pre-builts are from ACER. They also have many of the best monitors on the market with cutting edge features. Of course, all of their best hardware falls under one name… PREDATOR. While the words ACER can be found on the box, the memory is just branded PREDATOR, which seems like a smart move. It’s a cool name, and while ACER is a fine brand, the name its self doesn’t sound particularly… well, cool.

Design

Top marks right away, as the Predator Apollo are some of the best-made RAM modules I’ve ever had on my desk. They’re also some of the heaviest, not by much, but honestly, they do have quite a heft of aluminium in them. That’s a good thing, though, and all that weight is helping to pull heat from those Samsung B-Die chips and helps maintain those fantastic clock speeds. Plus, the RGB integration is excellent, offering an upper and lower lit section that contrasts well with the many finishes of the aluminium.

Performance

Well, it’s basically one of the best we’ve ever tested. I seem to be saying that a lot recently. Of course, as I said, DDR4 is maxed out now, or pretty damn close. So it’s no surprise we’re seeing the fastest kits ever as we transition to DDR5 over the coming year. Great clock speeds right out of the box. I had no issues posting at 4000 MHz. Sure, my minor overclock to 4133 MHz is hardly worth it, but keep in mind, 4000 MHz is the overclocked speed; that’s pretty swift for DDR4. However, they do make a 5000 MHz kit, but you’ll likely need to fatten your wallet a bit more for that one.

Should I Buy Them?

Unique aesthetics, blazing-fast performance, and class-leading build quality and components make the Predator Apollo easy to recommend. Just remember, they’re a little on the tall side, so be sure you’ve got good RAM clearance in your system. Beyond that, I really can’t fault them. Highly recommended.