Team Group T-FORCE VULCAN Z
G.Skill Ripjaws X Series
What Buyers Say
Team Group T-FORCE VULCAN Z
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
G.Skill Ripjaws X Series
This G.Skill Ripjaw X DDR3 2133MHz RAM is highly praised for its speed and ease of overclocking, with many users noting it works flawlessly on both Intel and AMD platforms. A few users experienced initial stability issues, but these were resolved by adjusting voltage or slot placement. Overall, it offers excellent performance for the price, though some found it requires slightly higher voltage than advertised.
Pros
- Fast speed
- Easy overclocking
- Good value for money
- Works on Intel and AMD
- Plug and play
Cons
- Requires slightly higher voltage
- Initial stability issues with some boards
- XMP profile may need manual voltage adjustment
- Command rate limited to 2T with 4 sticks
Scores
Specifications
| Team Group T-FORCE VULCAN Z | G.Skill Ripjaws X Series | |
|---|---|---|
| Memory | ||
| Type | DDR4★ | DDR3 |
| Form Factor | UDIMM | UDIMM |
| Total Capacity | ||
| Modules | 2 | 2 |
| Per Module | ||
| Pins | 288 | 240 |
| Performance | ||
| Speed | ||
| CAS Latency | 18 | 9★ |
| Timings | 18-22-22-42 | 9-11-10-28 |
| Voltage | 1.350000023841858★ | 1.649999976158142 |
| Class | ||
| ECC | ✗ | ✗ |
| Registered | ✗ | ✗ |
| OC Profile | Intel XMP 2.0 | Intel XMP |
| Features | ||
| RGB | ✗ | ✗ |
| Heat Spreader | ✓ | ✓ |
Pros & Cons
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)
G.Skill Ripjaws X Series
- Strong latency (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong social proof (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong feature (73rd percentile)
- Below average speed (23rd percentile)
- Below average capacity (23rd percentile)
Pricing
Verdict
Scores 74 overall, wins 5 of 5 usage categories and 5 of 15 specs.
