Visual inspection
The X-Power Zenith is the successor of the X-Power Turbine and has an elegant design, especially when compared to the X-Power Turbine. The Zenith is available in either a RGB or non-RGB variants. The RAM kit featured in this review is the non-RGB variant, and is clocked at the modest 3200MHz with a CAS latency of 16 and a total capacity of 32GB in a two 16GB RAM module configuration. The model number of this kit is: SP032GXLZU320FDC.
The design of the Zenith is elegant, with a brushed texture on both sides and a gunmetal grey paint color. The X-Power Zenith logo is painted on the center on both sides of the module. The other graphic element present on these RAM sticks is the DDR4 Gaming Memory text found on the right top corner.
The RAM module has a height of 38.6mm and thickness of around 6.5mm. This makes the Zenith series ideal for a Small Form Factor system, as their height is compatible with many low-profile CPU coolers.
The top of the RAM module is covered by a semi-transparent plastic panel. In the center there is the X-Power series logo. This plastic panel is the same one used on the RGB variant of the RAM kit, hence why it’s semi-transparent.
The label that contains the technical information of the RAM module is placed in the standard location: lower left corner. While this label has the serial number of the RAM module, and the basic information, it does not have the complete timings of the RAM module. In addition, for such a good-looking RAM module, this label has bright green and blue colors at the top, which do not match the rest of the RAM stick.
The removal of the heatsink is simple, as both parts of the heatsink are attached to the PCB with a long self-adhesive thermal pad. For an easier removal, heating the RAM module is recommended, as that will soften the glue.
The X-Power Zenith has a single side PCB design; this means that all components are installed on one side of the PCB. The memory chips used on these RAM modules are made by Samsung and are the model: K4A8G085WB-BCTD. While these are made by Samsung, Silicon Power decided to rebrand them under their logo and a new model number.
These chips are Samsung B-die and should perform good in all tasks.
