Introduction

Founded in 2001, ADATA is one of the largest manufacturers of flash memory and DRAM in the world and has steadily grown into what it is today: a leader in the industry. From enterprise to consumers, ADATA has multiple product lines to fit different markets, with the XPG subdivision targeting PC enthusiasts and branded as such.

XPG offers multiple DDR5 products, with the current three main consumer system memory lines being Caster, Lancer, and Hunter. XPG Hunter fulfills the basic user needs, while the Lancer memory aims to target a wide market offering both non-RGB and RGB SKUs, pre-binned and sold in various configurations from 5200 MT/s to 7200 MT/s. Lastly is the XPG Caster performance and PC enthusiast oriented system memory series, with the lowest frequency kit currently offered starting at 6000 MT/s and also featuring a blisteringly fast 8000 MT/s kit showcased during CES 2023.


In this review, we will be taking a closer look at the XPG Lancer RGB DDR5-7200 - Limited MERA Edition memory kit targeting Anime fans and PC enthusiasts. XPG has created an open-ended story for the hero Mera, who is battling a unknown force that has taken her sister and threatens to remove the color red from her world and every planet it touches. While this is a limited edition, the memory itself, beyond the aesthetics, is the same XPG Lancer memory underneath. Memory kit configurations for XPG Lancer RGB series include 32 GB (2x 16 GB) and 64 GB (2x 32 GB) with binned frequencies ranging from 5200 MT/s to 7200 MT/s. Using modest timings of 34-46-46-116 at 1.40 V for its 7200 XMP profile, this memory kit reviewed today isn't compatible with all Intel systems, but is still in high demand. Follow along as we pair this with an Intel Z790 motherboard, Intel 13th Generation 13900K Processor and find out what performance gain XPG brings us.

Specifications