Team Group T-Force XTREEM ARGB 48GB (2x24GB) DDR5-8000 CL38 Black
Kingston ValueRAM 8GB DDR3-1600 CL11 Black
What Buyers Say
Team Group T-Force XTREEM ARGB 48GB (2x24GB) DDR5-8000 CL38 Black
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Kingston ValueRAM 8GB DDR3-1600 CL11 Black
The Kingston ValueRAM 8GB DDR3 1600 is overwhelmingly praised for its reliability and compatibility, especially with older Dell systems like the XPS 8500 and Optiplex 7010. Users report flawless performance in stress tests and everyday use, with many highlighting the lifetime warranty and excellent customer service. While a few units arrived faulty or were costlier than alternatives, the general sentiment is that this is a safe, no-frills choice for stable system memory.
Pros
- Flawless compatibility with Dell XPS 8500
- Stable performance under stress tests
- Lifetime warranty from Kingston
- Plug-and-play installation
- Excellent customer service
Cons
- Intermittent defective modules
- Slightly more expensive than competitors
- Not compatible with laptops or SODIMM slots
- No heat spreaders
Scores
Specifications
| Team Group T-Force XTREEM ARGB | Kingston ValueRAM | |
|---|---|---|
| Memory | ||
| Type | DDR5★ | DDR3 |
| Form Factor | UDIMM | UDIMM |
| Total Capacity | ||
| Modules | 2★ | 1 |
| Per Module | ||
| Pins | 288 | 240 |
| Rank | — | 2Rx8 |
| Performance | ||
| Speed | ||
| CAS Latency | 38 | 11★ |
| Timings | — | 11-11-11 |
| Voltage | — | 1.5★ |
| Class | ||
| ECC | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Registered | ✗ | ✗ |
| OC Profile | Intel XMP 3.0 | — |
| Features | ||
| RGB | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Heat Spreader | ✓★ | ✗ |
Pros & Cons
Team Group T-Force XTREEM ARGB 48GB (2x24GB) DDR5-8000 CL38 Black
- Strong speed (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong latency (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong feature (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong capacity (85th percentile)85th %ile
- Below average affordability (17th percentile)17th %ile
Kingston ValueRAM 8GB DDR3-1600 CL11 Black
- Strong affordability (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong user sentiment (89th percentile)89th %ile
- Below average speed (14th percentile)14th %ile
- Below average feature (18th percentile)18th %ile
- Below average capacity (23rd percentile)
Pricing
Team Group T-Force XTREEM ARGB 48GB (2x24GB) DDR5-8000 CL38 Black
No current pricing available
Kingston ValueRAM 8GB DDR3-1600 CL11 Black
Verdict
Scores 78 overall, wins 4 of 5 usage categories and 8 of 16 specs.