Introduction

As memory tech evolves, high frequencies and low latency have become baseline requirements for high-end gaming rigs. To meet this demand, Acer’s premium gaming brand, Predator, has expanded its storage lineup with the Acer Predator Hermes DDR5 RGB memory kit.

Available in a 16GB single-stick capacity, this kit is rated at an aggressive 6000MHz with a tight CL28 latency. The modules are wrapped in an aluminum heat spreader for passive thermal dissipation and feature a vibrant RGB light bar up top. For maximum flexibility, the kit supports both Intel XMP 3.0 and AMD E.X.P.O profiles.

The pairing of a 6000MHz frequency with low CL28 timings delivers particularly notable performance gains for AMD system builders.

Charging Head Network has previously torn down a 6000MHz 16GB×2 DDR5 memory kit from Gloway.

Up next, Charging Head Network will dive into a full teardown of this memory kit to expose its internal build quality and component selection.

Product Appearance

Teardown of the Acer Predator Hermes DDR5 6000 C28 16GB×2 Memory Kit-Chargerlab

The packaging box features a matte-black backdrop, stamped with the PREDATOR Acer logo in the top-left corner. The center showcases a render of the two-tone black-and-white memory modules, underscored by the "Hermes DDR5 RGB" product name. The bottom-right corner highlights the kit's specs: 32GB (2x16GB) at 6000MHz. Up top in the right corner, badges confirm support for major mainboard RGB sync ecosystems.

The back of the box details the core specs: an efficient aluminum heatsink, support for Intel XMP 3.0 & AMD platforms, On-die ECC, and mainrboard RGB sync. Furthermore, it carries multiple compliance certifications, including CE and FCC.

The product specs:

Model: BL.9B88R.635

Country of Origin: China

Authorized Manufacturer: Shenzhen BIWIN Storage Technology Co., Ltd.

The box features a drawer-style design, making for a premium, ritualistic unboxing experience.

Sliding off the outer sleeve unveils a matte-black rigid inner box, stamped with a shimmering silver PREDATOR logo front and center.

Opening the inner box reveals the memory modules are securely fixed in a transparent blister anti-vibration tray, ensuring safe transit without damage.

The box includes the two memory modules and a product manual.

Taking out the two memory modules, the version disassembled this time is the black edition. It adopt a highly textured black metal heatsink, with the surface embellished with a golden honeycomb pattern and a prominent "5" for DDR5. The surface of it utilizes an asymmetrical staggered cutting line design, which is rugged and full of three-dimensional depth.

A large area of the golden honeycomb array on the front, paired with the PREDATOR logo in the upper right corner, creates a full e-sports atmosphere. The golden PREDATOR letters and logo are clearly printed, and the translucent RGB light bar embedded in the top of the armor can also be seen.

The back design mirrors the front, save for a detailed product spec label on the right side.

The spec label reads as follows:

Single Module Capacity: 16GB

Specification: 1Rx8 PC5 6000

Timings: CL28-35-35-72

Operating Voltage: 1.4V

P/N: BL.9BWWR.635

The product supports AMD E.X.P.O.

Wide frosted translucent RGB light bar at the top for softer, more uniform LED lighting, and the "Hermes" series text printed on the end of the light bar to display product identity.

From the side profile, the classic sandwich structure is on full display: thick metal heatsinks, middle thermal pads, and innermost black PCB.

The gold fingers at the base of the memory module reveals a standard DDR5 anti-mismatch notch design. The gold plating on the contacts is full and glossy, with a hexagonal pattern at the edge extending down to the PCB area.

The weight is about 88.4g (3.12 oz).

The length of the memory kit is about 134.94mm (5.313 inches).

The height of the memory kit is about 51.24mm (2.017 inches).

The thickness of the memory kit is about 8.52mm (0.335 inches).

Teardown

Peeling off the aluminum alloy heatsink on one side, it can be seen that a long gray thermal pad is attached to the inner side of the armor, which is used to quickly conduct the heat from the memory chips to the metal surface.

The inner side of the removed heatsink, with the mold number "T3-1" engraved on it.

The PCB remains attached to the other half of the heatsink and the RGB light bar at the top. The snap-fit structure of the light bar is clearly visible from this perspective.

Further separating the other side of the heatsink, the black PCB of the memory is finally revealed.

On the other detached piece of the heatsink, it can be observed that in addition to the long gray thermal pad covering the memory chips, a small separate blue thermal pad is located in the exact center, specifically designed to dissipate heat for the high-heat PMIC, demonstrating meticulous engineering details.

The memory chips on the front of the PCB adopt a single-sided layout design, with a total of 8 memory chips arranged.

The back side is populated with an RGB lighting control chip and eight RGB LEDs.

The SPD embedded in the product is from FMD, model FTSPD5118, utilizing a DFN9 package. It is utilized to store factory parameters such as XMP/EXPO profiles, frequencies, timings, and voltages for the memory module.

This chip is a high-performance 2-in-1 device designed specifically for DDR5 memory modules, integrating a Serial Presence Detect EEPROM and a high-precision temperature sensor. The chip strictly adheres to the JEDEC SPD5118 Hub specification and is fully compatible with industry-standard I2C and I3C Basic communication interfaces.

The primary function of this chip is to store critical info of the memory module as well as configuration parameters of the memory chips and other components, making it an indispensable core component of the new-generation DDR5 high-speed storage platform.

In terms of hardware specs and bus communication performance, the FTSPD5118 integrates an internal 1024-byte NVM, which is divided into 16 blocks of 64 bytes each, supporting independent write protection for each block.

The chip supports an I3C Basic transfer rate of up to 12.5 MHz and a traditional I2C rate of up to 1 MHz. Its built-in Hub function can effectively isolate the Host bus from the Local bus, thereby allowing more peripheral devices to be mounted on the memory module.

Meanwhile, the chip adopts a dual-power input architecture of 1.8V and 1.0V, and supports configurable Open Drain and Push-Pull I/O voltage levels to adapt to a wide range of DDR5 mainboards and platforms.

The temperature sensor integrated into the FTSPD5118 is capable of continuously monitoring the real-time temperature of its location, thereby providing an efficient dynamic thermal management mechanism for the memory module.

The memory power delivery area. DDR5 integrates the PMIC directly onto the memory PCB. The PMIC chip, marked 5100 B20K25, which precisely controls the various voltages of the memory chips.

The memory chips are from SK Hynix, model H5CG48AGBD, which corresponds to the SK Hynix A-die chips. Each chip has a capacity of 2GB and features exceptionally high overclocking potential.

An IC, marked GG33G 02456.

Another component,marked 38A5X.

On the back of the PCB, there is an RGB lighting control chip is from ENE, marked 6K5850UA0, which is responsible for receiving commands from the mainboard and controlling the top lighting effects.

Similarly, an IC, marked GG33G 02456, is distributed on the main back side.

The side-emitting RGB LEDs on the top edge of the PCB. A total of 8 high-brightness LEDs are evenly distributed across the PCB to ensure a smooth and seamless color transition for the light bar.

Well, those are all components of the Acer Predator Hermes DDR5 6000 C28 16GB×2 Memory Kit.

Summary of ChargerLAB

This in-depth teardown of the Acer Predator memory kit highlights the premium craftsmanship and uncompromising materials behind this flagship gaming lineup. Tipping the scales at over 88g per stick, the highly distinctive asymmetric aluminum heat spreaders deliver both a premium tactile feel and reliable passive cooling for sustained heavy loads.

Under the hood, the memory packs highly sought-after SK Hynix A-die ICs paired with a dedicated PMIC and FMD SPD chip, laying a rock-solid hardware foundation for its blazing 6000MHz speed and ultra-tight CL28-35-35-72 timings.

Additionally, the dedicated PMIC thermal pad, ENE RGB controller, and array of eight evenly spaced LEDs showcase Acer's masterful attention to detail, making this a top-tier recommendation for PC DIY enthusiasts and extreme hardware builders.