Kingston ValueRAM
Kingston
53 Overall Score
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Team Group T-FORCE VULCAN Z
Team Group
74 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Kingston ValueRAM
75 out of 100 low confidence 5 reviews
Users are generally satisfied with this memory module, noting good performance and easy installation. Some concerns about power consumption and durability were raised, but overall sentiment is positive.
Pros
- Good performance
- Easy installation
- Broad compatibility
Cons
- Power consumption concerns
- Durability questions
Performance 1
Installation ease 1
Compatibility 1
Power consumption 1
Durability 1
Team Group T-FORCE VULCAN Z
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
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Specifications
| Kingston ValueRAM | Team Group T-FORCE VULCAN Z | |
|---|---|---|
| Memory | ||
| Type | DDR4 | DDR4 |
| Form Factor | SODIMM | UDIMM |
| Total Capacity | ||
| Modules | 1 | 2★ |
| Per Module | ||
| Pins | 260 | 288 |
| Rank | 1Rx8 | — |
| Performance | ||
| Speed | ||
| CAS Latency | 22 | 18★ |
| Timings | 22-22-22-52 | 18-22-22-42 |
| Voltage | 1.2000000476837158★ | 1.350000023841858 |
| Class | ||
| ECC | ✗ | ✗ |
| Registered | ✗ | ✗ |
| OC Profile | Intel XMP 2.0 | Intel XMP 2.0 |
| Features | ||
| RGB | ✗ | ✗ |
| Heat Spreader | ✗ | ✓★ |
Pros & Cons
Kingston ValueRAM
- Strong social proof (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Below average capacity (23rd percentile)
- Below average user sentiment (30th percentile)
Team Group T-FORCE VULCAN Z
- Strong social proof (88th percentile)88th %ile
- Strong latency (88th percentile)88th %ile
- Strong feature (73rd percentile)
- Strong capacity (71st percentile)
Pricing
Verdict
Winner: Team Group T-FORCE VULCAN Z
Scores 74 overall, wins 4 of 5 usage categories and 6 of 16 specs.
