A Closer Look

The Neo Forza MARS DIMMs are sold with red, or gunmetal gray accents, while the base color of either version remains black. The sample received here is the gunmetal gray version. Interestingly, the heatspreader is designed by the in-house "specialist team" IB-Cool.


The Neo Forza logo has been placed in the center on each side. Upon closer inspection this seems to be screen printed, or printed on with reflective qualities.


Viewing these DIMMs from the side, we can see the RGB light diffuser sandwiched between the heatspreaders. Unlike many memory brands, the logo is not on the top, rather it can be found on the side as cutouts.


On one side of each DIMM module is the identification sticker listing the SKU, rated XMP operating frequency, corresponding voltage of 1.4 V, and CAS value. These specifications are a bit harder to read without prior understanding of the formatting. The first two lines of text contain technical specifications useful to the buyer.


The Neo Forza MARS kit weighs in at 63 g on my scale. For Z-height, it is 49 mm rounding up with the calipers.


After removing the heatspreader, a double-sided DIMM is revealed, with eight 2 GB ICs per side for a total of 32 GB. Thermal tape is placed across the entire length. Operating at 1.4 V, direct airflow is optional for the XMP profile and primary timings. Direct airflow will be beneficial in avoiding WHEA errors if the case has exceptionally poor air circulation, voltage is increased, or the kit used in a hot region of the world.


Removing the heatspreader reveals these ICs are SK Hynix CJR. Due to the size and configuration, Samsung B-Die is not possible. Samsung E-Die and SK Hynix MJR are far worse in terms of consistently binning higher frequency kits. Neo Forza's choice to use SK Hynix CJR ICs is appropriate for the frequency/capacity bin, and performs well.

Thaiphoon Burner Readout

Thaiphoon burner software reports these DIMMs as using SK Hynix ICs and an 8-layer PCB. This Neo Forza MARS kit uses an XMP profile of DDR4-4000 with 19-23-23-46 for the primary timings at an operating voltage of 1.40 V. It also has a JEDEC SPD of 2666 MT/s, which allows basic functionality if XMP cannot be enabled. However, a second XMP profile is not present. For the kit's density and use case, an XMP profile of DDR4-3200 would be a suitable addition as a reliable fallback and starting point for systems struggling with the DDR4-4000 XMP profile.