Now that we have benchmarked this memory in its stock configuration and performed some light overclocking, it is time to put everything into perspective. We will go over which platform this memory kit is best suited for, what KLEVV could improve upon to make a better product, and finish up on a positive note.

Two questions are asked in general when looking to buy system memory. First; will it work for my setup? The second question is, what is optimal? Two questions that do not have a straightforward answer. When it comes to compatibility, this memory kit is best suited for Intel with 12th or 13th Generation (K) processors. This extends to a majority of Z690 and Z790 based motherboards. Besides a few low-end products, there hasn't been a problem otherwise. Of course, those who aren't confident in their computer tech know-how can always check the vendors motherboard QVL list for official confirmation. Though, this memory kit may be too new to be on those lists. The second best way to find out the likelihood it's compatible, is to look for any DDR5-6200 on the QVL list, which will give a good indication that DDR5-6200 is at least supported in some fashion.

As for AMD support, DDR5-6200 and above is less than ideal due to a higher chance of being unstable or simply just not working. motherboard BIOS updates with AGESA 1.0.0.4 implemented have increased memory compatibility and it really does help, but isn't a guaranteed solution either. If you are using an AMD B650/X670 (E) motherboard paired with a Ryzen 7000 series processor, it is recommended to buy DDR5-6000 instead. No need to buy a different brand, KLEVV offer this CRAS XR5 series as DDR5-6000 as well.

With that out of the way, we have a few things to discuss that came up during the review process. Keep in mind are both subjective and have no impact on the performance of this memory kit. First up is the underwhelming lighting implementation. Those who are looking for stylized computers with the best lighting, will be disappointed to find the KLEVV CRAS XR5 RGB is average. The LEDs can be individually seen depending on the viewing angle and color choice. It isn't the worst implementation, but far from the best.

In terms of overclocking beyond the binned DDR5-6200 XMP profile, this kit used SK Hynix M-Die ICs, which was the best in terms of frequency until the A-Die revision entered the market in late 2022. In the future, we may see Micron or Samsung becoming the industry leaders for high frequency memory. For now SK Hynix reigns supreme. However, take note that no set overclock is guaranteed. In this instance, the KLEVV CRAS XR5 kit performed less than ideal for overclocking. It was quite problematic for AMD and below average using the Intel platform. Duds exist independent of the brand, and KLEVV is no exception. When you are buying memory, it is binned and only guaranteed for that specific bin. Good overclocking results are nice, but shouldn't be a factor when it comes to purchasing for anyone other than the niche memory overclocking community. It is recommended to always buy the memory kit binned to the needed speed over taking a chance that what you bought will not meet the desired overclocking results.

Currently KLEVV has plans to release the KLEVV CRAS XR5 series to the North American market in late February 2023, which is soon! For the casual user, DDR5-6200 will be underutilized. With the mediocre RGB lighting implementation and baseline primary memory timings, the biggest purchasing factor here for most will be the actual cost. Because prices change on a quarterly basis and differ per region, I can only suggest looking around and seeing if it makes sense for you, the consumer. Understand that I am not saying 6200 MT/s DDR5 memory is not a good choice in general. It has its place, though it depends on the application, and in this instance, the incentives to buy such a memory kit are harder to justify without considering the asking price first.

Those who are more of a power-user and PC enthusiasts could benefit from the higher bandwidth, though with limited effectiveness. This memory kit falls right in the middle for gaming. It could also serve those who favor a system optimized in the big three—CPU, GPU, and memory—without reaching for a kit at the extreme of cost vs. performance. While higher frequency kits exist, including ones with much lower primary timings, they are often priced according to availability and demand. If it's difficult to bin kits at certain frequencies and timings, those will be price adjusted based on supply limitations as well. Unfortunately KLEVV doesn't make a big enough splash entering the DDR5 market. There isn't anything particular that makes this KLEVV CRAS XR5 DDR5-6200 memory kit stand out in the ultra competitive DRAM market. This means it will simply come down to competitive pricing and personal tastes in aesthetics.