Team Group T-FORCE VULCAN Z 32GB (2x16GB) DDR4-3600 CL18 Gray
Team Group
74 Overall Score
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Timetec Advanced 32GB DDR4-2666 CL19 SODIMM Black
Timetec
56 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Team Group T-FORCE VULCAN Z 32GB (2x16GB) DDR4-3600 CL18 Gray
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
Timetec Advanced 32GB DDR4-2666 CL19 SODIMM Black
No customer feedback yet
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Specifications
| Team Group T-FORCE VULCAN Z | Timetec Advanced | |
|---|---|---|
| Memory | ||
| Type | DDR4 | DDR4 |
| Form Factor | UDIMM | SODIMM |
| Total Capacity | ||
| Modules | 2★ | 1 |
| Per Module | ||
| Pins | 288 | 260 |
| Rank | — | 2Rx8 |
| Performance | ||
| Speed | ||
| CAS Latency | 18★ | 19 |
| Timings | 18-22-22-42 | 22-22-22-52 |
| Voltage | 1.350000023841858 | 1.2000000476837158★ |
| Class | ||
| ECC | ✗ | ✗ |
| Registered | ✗ | ✗ |
| OC Profile | Intel XMP 2.0 | Intel XMP 3.0 |
| Features | ||
| RGB | ✗ | ✗ |
| Heat Spreader | ✓★ | ✗ |
Pros & Cons
Team Group T-FORCE VULCAN Z 32GB (2x16GB) DDR4-3600 CL18 Gray
- Strong latency (88th percentile)88th %ile
- Strong social proof (86th percentile)86th %ile
- Strong feature (75th percentile)
- Strong capacity (71st percentile)
Timetec Advanced 32GB DDR4-2666 CL19 SODIMM Black
- Strong social proof (86th percentile)86th %ile
- Strong affordability (74th percentile)
- Strong capacity (71st percentile)
Pricing
Team Group T-FORCE VULCAN Z 32GB (2x16GB) DDR4-3600 CL18 Gray0.615score per dollar
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Timetec Advanced 32GB DDR4-2666 CL19 SODIMM Black1.055score per dollar
Timetec Advanced 32GB DDR4-2666 CL19 SODIMM Black offers 1.7x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Team Group T-FORCE VULCAN Z
Scores 74 overall, wins 3 of 5 usage categories and 4 of 16 specs.
