PNY XLR8 Gaming 16GB (2x8GB) RAM

PNY XLR8 Gaming 16GB (2x8GB)

Brand
PNY
Model
XLR8 Gaming 16GB (2x8GB)
$142–$157estimated range · from catalog price Sep 1, 2026

PNY XLR8 EPIC‑X RGB 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4‑4200 CL19 enthusiast kit with XMP 2.0, launched July 19, 2021—best for high‑frequency Intel gaming builds.

Memory speed rankTop 50% of RAM kits
TierEnthusiast?GixCore tierWhat a part was built to do — not what it costs.EntryBudgetMainstreamHigh endEnthusiastFlagship A part can be cheap because it is an ageing flagship, or because it is a current entry-level model. The tier tells you which.
ReleasedJul 2021
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Capacity16 GB
TypeDDR4
Speed4200 MHz
Modules2
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Product overview

Released July 19, 2021, this PNY XLR8 Gaming EPIC‑X RGB DDR4 kit (MD16GK2D4420019XRGB) pairs 2x8GB DIMMs for 16GB total, part of PNY’s high‑frequency EPIC‑X RGB DDR4 family. It targets the enthusiast tier: a 4200 MT/s rating at CL19 and 1.4V via Intel XMP 2.0, built for users chasing top‑end DDR4 clocks without moving to DDR5.

Best for gaming‑centric builds that value higher memory frequency over sheer capacity, dual‑channel responsiveness, and coordinated RGB with ASUS, MSI, Gigabyte, or ASRock software. Enable XMP to reach the advertised speed. Notable: 4200 MT/s DDR4 bins like this are uncommon among retail kits for the platform.

Best for
  • gaming
  • Intel (XMP)
Official product specifications

Specifications

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Current modelCatalog models
Capacity16 GB
Higher than 53% of RAM kits
Rated speed4200 MHz
Higher than 53% of RAM kits
Modules2
Higher than 84% of RAM kits
Capacity
16 GB
Type
DDR4
Speed
4200 MHz
Modules
2
Pins
288
ECC
No
TDP
6 W
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