Introduction

KLEVV is a manufacturer of DRAM memory modules and flash memory products in the consumer market under the guidance of parent company Essencore Limited. Essencore is based out of Hong Kong and founded in 2014, focusing on wholesale distribution of computer related products.

KLEVV has a number of established and successful products, of which its system memory lineup is the largest. The company prides itself for rigorous testing procedures to ensure the highest quality and long term reliability of its products. KLEVV has multiple memory lines to fit different markets, with plenty of DDR4 options available. These SKUs include the CRAS XR, CRAS II, and Bolt series. With the launch of DDR5 in late 2021, KLEVV launched the standard "naked" U-DIMM and later added the CRAS XR5 series.


KLEVV continues to develop new product lines with the refresh of Bolt (V) and introduced CRAS V RGB early on in 2023. Touting speeds up to 8000 MT/s, KLEVV main focus here is gamers and PC enthusiast. Today will be taking a closer look at the KLEVV CRAS V RGB DDR5-6400 2x 16 GB memory kit, which comes with primary timings suited for gamers. Current KLEVV DDR5 configurations sold are limited to only 32 GB (2x 16 GB) memory kits with frequencies ranging from 6000 MT/s to 8000 MT/s. Now, with the introduction out of the way, let us now see how this memory kit stacks up against the competition!

Specifications

Packaging

For those who are looking to gather information about this product just from the box will be pleased to see KLEVV has it covered. The box front gives clear a indication that this is indeed DDR5. The back has the important information pertaining to the memory configuration and rated XMP memory profile. In the middle is a bunch of bullet points highlighting the offered features. The RGB illuminated kit supports multiple motherboard vendor's RGB software like ASUS Aura Sync, GIGABYTE RGB Fusion, MSI Mystic Light Sync and ASRock Polychrome Sync.


Removing the memory from the box only requires cutting some tape—the memory sticks are secured and protected from minor damage with a clamshell inside the outer box.

A Closer Look

Similar to KLEVV CRAS XR5, these are only available with one color heatspreaders. Though, instead of White, it's Matte Black this time around. It is also a brand-new design for both the heat spreader and RGB section. Though, it fits right at home with the rest of KLEVV memory products.


In the top center has the product name (CRAS V RGB), with word "KLEVV" in the corner written in Black. Both sides have the same markings.


On one side of each DIMM module is the identification sticker listing the SKU, rated XMP operating frequency, corresponding voltage of 1.35, and XMP related timings. KLEVV keeps the information in an easy-to-read format, which is great for those who aren't that tech-savvy and will have a hard time deciphering a block of text into something useful.


Laying the DIMMs on the side, we can see KLEVV uses the standard RGB setup. When powered the KLEVV text will be backlit.


The KLEVV CRAS V DDR5-6400 Z-height is 44 mm after rounding up with calipers and weighs in at 75 g on the scale.


After taking the heat spreader off, we see that these are single-sided DIMMs with eight 2 GB ICs. This is as expected for a DDR5 32 GB kit, since densities increased with DDR5. The thermal pad covers all the memory ICs. This particular kit does have coverage for the PMIC and surrounding components. Upon closer inspection, all LEDs are on the opposing side of the PCB.


A closer look at the ICs and KLEVV covers up the actual vendor with its own silkscreen. Currently, Micron, Samsung, and SK Hynix are the three big suppliers of DDR5 ICs. CPU-Z tells us this is SK Hynix and, from overclocking, these are the A-Die revision. Though, because KLEVV is rebranding these, this could be different from batch to batch.


With DDR5, one of the major changes is how the motherboard directly provides 5 V to the memory module's PMIC, which is then stepped down and split accordingly. No longer is the motherboard responsible for regulating the voltages, as with DDR4. The PMIC has the part number "0P=ACFG2." Software reports this as Richtek being the manufacturer. Internet investigation provides no additional information.