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Corsair

Corsair Vengeance RGB Pro CMW16GX4M2A2666C16 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 2666 CL16 desktop RAM

SKU CH-GW0J-NSGD4 MPN CMW16GX4M2A2666C16

DDR4 desktop memory kit with 16 GB capacity, 2666 MHz speed, CL16 latency, anodized aluminium heat spreaders and ten addressable RGB LEDs per module controllable via iCUE software

  • Total capacity16 GB (2 × 8 GB)
  • Rated speedDDR4 2666 (PC4 21300)
  • CAS latencyCL16
  • Memory timings16-18-18-35
  • Rated voltage1.2 V
  • Memory profilesIntel XMP 2.0
  • Synchronised lighting across components via iCUE software with 10 ultra-bright RGB LEDs per module
  • One-click XMP 2.0 profile sets optimal speed and latency without manual tuning
  • Screened ICs deliver extended overclocking headroom on a custom performance PCB
  • 16 GB dual-channel kit at DDR4 2666 CL16 1.20 V for responsive multitasking
  • Anodized aluminum heat spreader keeps modules cool during sustained loads

Vengeance RGB Pro 16GB DDR4 Kit

This 16GB kit contains two 8GB DDR4 modules rated at 2666 MT/s with CL16 timings. The anodized aluminium heat spreaders carry 10 addressable RGB LEDs per stick. It is built for desktop builders who want coloured lighting without extra cabling.

Thermals Noise and Power Draw

The modules run at 1.20V and rely on the aluminium spreaders for passive cooling. No fans are included so the kit adds no audible noise. Power draw stays within standard DDR4 limits for the rated speed and voltage.

Intel XMP 2.0 Single BIOS Setting

A single BIOS toggle loads the XMP 2.0 profile and sets the rated 2666 MT/s speed with 16-18-18-35 timings. This one step decides whether the memory runs at its specified performance level.

How it compares

Measured against everything we stock in Desktop RAM, at today’s prices. Recalculated every night.

Price $47.99
Cheaper than about 67% of the 3,647 comparable items (median $90.99).
Total capacity 16 GB (2 × 8 GB)
Typical for this category: the median of 3,251 items is 16 GB.
Price per GB $3.00 per GB
Cheaper than about 91% of the 3,251 comparable items (median $6.75 per GB).

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Specifications

Product
Brand nameCORSAIR
Product lineVengeance RGB Pro
Model nameCMW16GX4M2A2666C16
Total capacity16 GB (2 × 8 GB)
Product type288-Pin PC RAM
Product colorBlack
Performance
Rated speedDDR4 2666 (PC4 21300)
Memory
CAS latencyCL16
Memory timings16-18-18-35
Memory profilesIntel XMP 2.0
Heat spreaderAnodized Aluminum
Power
Rated voltage1.2 V
Size & build
Shipping weight0.17 kg
Package size175 × 130 × 13 mm
Compatibility
Recommended forAMD 300 Series / AMD 400 Series / Intel 300 Series / Intel 400 Series / AMD & Intel Compatible / AMD 500 Series / AMD TRX40
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LED lightingRGB

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Questions about this item

How do I install the 288-Pin DDR4 modules and enable the XMP 2.0 profile in BIOS?

Insert each module into the motherboard DDR4 slots until the retention clips click, then enter BIOS and enable the Intel XMP 2.0 profile to apply the 2666 MT/s speed and 16-18-18-35 timings at 1.20 V.

What maintenance will the anodized aluminum heat spreader and 10 ultra-bright RGB LEDs per module need over time?

Dust the heat spreader with compressed air periodically; the LEDs are sealed and require no bulb replacement, while iCUE software updates keep lighting effects current.

At what point does the CL16 latency limit sustained throughput during heavy workloads?

The CAS latency of 16 cycles at 2666 MT/s sets the minimum access delay, so sustained random reads and writes will hit that timing floor before bandwidth saturates.

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