
Corsair CMW256GX4M8D3000C16 256GB DDR4 3000MHz RGB PRO Memory
Corsair Vengeance RGB PRO 256GB DDR4 kit delivers massive capacity and vibrant per-module RGB lighting for high-end workstations and content creation builds.
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Overview
Key Features
High performance DDR4 memory illuminates your system with vivid, animated lighting from ten ultra-bright, individually addressable RGB LEDs per module.
Take control with CORSAIR iCUE software and synchronize lighting across all your CORSAIR iCUE compatible products, including memory, fans, coolers, keyboards and more.
Customize lighting profiles with millions of different patterns and colors, or create your own in CORSAIR iCUE software.
Compatible with Intel and AMD DDR4 motherboards.
Requires no extra wires or cables for a clean and seamless install.
Custom performance PCB for the highest signal quality and performance stability.
Carefully screened ICs for extended overclocking potential.
Built-in aluminum heat spreader provides superb memory cooling even when overclocked.
Supports Intel XMP 2.0 for simple one-setting installation and optimum performance.
Limited Lifetime warranty provides complete peace of mind.
Specifications
Pros & Cons
👍 Pros
- 256GB total capacity across 8 modules supports memory-intensive workloads like virtualization, large datasets, and professional content creation
- Ten individually addressable RGB LEDs per module create vivid, customizable lighting effects controlled through Corsair iCUE
- Aluminum heat spreaders provide effective cooling during sustained operation and overclocking
- Intel XMP 2.0 support enables one-click setup to reach the rated 3000MHz speed without manual BIOS tuning
- Carefully screened ICs offer extended overclocking headroom beyond the rated specifications
👎 Cons
- Requires a motherboard with 8 DIMM slots, which limits compatibility to high-end desktop and workstation platforms
- 3000MHz speed is modest compared to higher-frequency DDR4 kits available for systems that prioritize clock speed over capacity
- The 256GB capacity far exceeds what gaming and general computing require, making this kit overkill for typical desktop use
- CAS latency of C16 at 3000MHz is not the tightest timing available, which may matter in latency-sensitive applications
- The significant cost of a 256GB kit means this is a specialized investment rather than a mainstream upgrade