PNY announces XLR8 Gaming REV RGB RAM that supports 'aggressive overclocking'

PNY XLR8 Gaming REV DDR4 memory
PNY XLR8 Gaming REV DDR4 memory (Image credit: PNY)

What you need to know

  • PNY just announced its XLR8 Gaming REV RGB DDR4 memory.
  • The module will be available with frequency speeds of either 3,200MHz or 3,600 MHz.
  • The PNY XLR8 Gaming REV DDR4 memory module is available today from several retailers, though pricing is not available at the time of publication.

PNY just announced a new DDR4 memory module with support for RGB. The XLR8 Gaming REV RGB is available with frequency speeds of either 3,200MHz or 3,600MHz. Those speeds put the module squarely in the range of the best DDR4 RAM.

The XLR8 GAming REV RGB DDR4 supports "aggressive overclocking," according to PNY. The modules are built with chips from Micron, Samsung, and SK Hynix.

As the name suggests, the new RAM from PNY supports customizable RGB lighting. The lights are controllable from several different pieces of RGB control software, including ASUS AURA SYNC, Gigabyte RGB Fusion 2.0, MSI Mystic Light Sync, and ASRock Polychrome SYNC1.

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CategoryPNY XLRG REV 3,600MHzPNY XLRG REV 3,200MHz
Capacity8GB16GB (2x8GB)16GB32GB (2x16GB)8GB16GB (2x8GB)16GB32GB (2x16GB)
CAS Latency1818
Voltage1.35V1.35V
CoolingIntegrated aluminum heat spreaderIntegrated aluminum heat spreader
LightingIntegrated RGBIntegrated RGB
WarrantyLifetimeLifetime

The XLR8 GAming REV RGB DDR4 is available starting today through Amazon, Best Buy, and PNY's website. The company has not shared pricing information at the time of publication, but we'll update this article as soon as details are available.

Sean Endicott
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Sean Endicott is a tech journalist at Windows Central, specializing in Windows, Microsoft software, AI, and PCs. He's covered major launches, from Windows 10 and 11 to the rise of AI tools like ChatGPT. Sean's journey began with the Lumia 740, leading to strong ties with app developers. Outside writing, he coaches American football, utilizing Microsoft services to manage his team. He studied broadcast journalism at Nottingham Trent University and is active on X @SeanEndicott_ and Threads @sean_endicott_. 

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