Team Group T-FORCE VULCAN Z 32GB DDR4-3600
Team Group
74 Overall Score
vs
Ingram Micro CE AA160D3SL/8G
Ingram Micro CE
27 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Team Group T-FORCE VULCAN Z 32GB DDR4-3600
85 out of 100 high confidence 61 reviews
The Team T-Force Vulcan Z DDR4 RAM is widely praised for its reliable performance, easy XMP enablement, and excellent value for money. Most users report it works out of the box with both Intel and AMD systems, and many have successfully overclocked it beyond its rated speeds. A few users experienced dead sticks or compatibility issues, but the overall sentiment is very positive, with strong recommendations for budget-conscious builders.
Pros
- Easy XMP enablement
- Great value for money
- Reliable performance out of the box
- Low-profile design
- Good overclocking potential
Cons
- Some sticks arrived dead
- XMP caused game crashes for some
- Packaging could be better
- Price increased shortly after purchase
- Not all CPUs support 3600 MHz
Xmp compatibility 12
Value for money 10
Out of box experience 9
Overclocking potential 7
Build quality 6
Dead on arrival 3
Ingram Micro CE AA160D3SL/8G
No customer feedback yet
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Specifications
| Team Group T-FORCE VULCAN Z | Ingram Micro CE AA160D3SL/8G | |
|---|---|---|
| Memory | ||
| Type | DDR4★ | DDR3 |
| Form Factor | UDIMM | SODIMM |
| Total Capacity | ||
| Modules | 2★ | 1 |
| Per Module | ||
| Pins | 288 | 204 |
| Rank | — | Dual Rank |
| Performance | ||
| Speed | ||
| CAS Latency | 18 | 11★ |
| Timings | 18-22-22-42 | — |
| Voltage | 1.350000023841858 | 1.350000023841858 |
| Class | ||
| ECC | ✗ | ✗ |
| Registered | ✗ | ✗ |
| OC Profile | Intel XMP 2.0 | — |
| Features | ||
| RGB | ✗ | ✗ |
| Heat Spreader | ✓★ | — |
Pros & Cons
Team Group T-FORCE VULCAN Z 32GB DDR4-3600
- Strong latency (88th percentile)88th %ile
- Strong social proof (86th percentile)86th %ile
- Strong feature (73rd percentile)
- Strong capacity (71st percentile)
Ingram Micro CE AA160D3SL/8G
- Below average speed (14th percentile)14th %ile
- Below average feature (18th percentile)18th %ile
- Below average capacity (23rd percentile)
Pricing
Team Group T-FORCE VULCAN Z 32GB DDR4-36000.184score per dollar
vs
Ingram Micro CE AA160D3SL/8G0.141score per dollar
Team Group T-FORCE VULCAN Z 32GB DDR4-3600 offers 1.3x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Team Group T-FORCE VULCAN Z
Scores 74 overall, wins 5 of 5 usage categories and 6 of 16 specs.
