TEAMGROUP Xtreem’s ARGB 3600 MHz DDR4 ARB C14 Gaming RAM seems like a dream come true. It uses Samsung’s B-die IC and sports a sleek design that complements any setup. These RAM modules promise ultra-fast speeds with very low latency, making them quite appealing.
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In this review, we’ll dive into the modules to see if they meet the high expectations or fall short. Considering that other brands offering similar features cost much more, TEAMGROUP Xtreem’s affordable high-speed RAM has us excited!
What’s In The Box?
– 2 x 8 GB 3600 MHz DDR4 Memory Modules
– 1 x Cleaning Cloth
Technical Specifications
– Memory Type: DDR4
– Speed: 3600 MHz
– Latency: 14-15-15-35
– Voltage: 1.45v
– Capacity: 2 x 8 GB
– Compatibility: Intel Z390/Z490/Z590, AMD B550/X570
– Dimensions: 48.7 (H) x 133.7 (L) x 8.1 (W) mm
– Bandwidth: 28,800 MB/s
Design
TEAMGROUP Xtreem hits all the marks with this design. While not as luxurious as something like the Trident Z Royal, it’s significantly more affordable and still looks great. It features a subtle lighting effect spread neatly across the board. The dark blue color adds a solid, elegant touch, proving that TEAMGROUP Xtreem focused on making the design appealing and functional.
Lighting
The RAM features ARGB lighting that’s evenly spread out. No need for third-party software to control the lights; just use your motherboard’s onboard lighting setup. The customization options depend on your motherboard brand, but we found Asus’s Aura Sync to be the most user-friendly with plenty of options.
Supported motherboard lighting software includes:
– ASUS AURA Sync
– GIGABYTE RGB Fusion 2.0
– BIOSTAR RGB Sync
– ASRock Polychrome Sync
– MSI Mystic Light Sync
Performance
With high-performance memory like this, you’ll experience diminishing returns with each upgrade. Plus, the gains you see will heavily depend on your CPU and whether your RAM was the bottleneck.
For example, Ryzen CPUs, which rely on AMD’s Infinity Fabric linked to RAM speed, benefit greatly from faster RAM. However, Intel CPUs will also see performance improvements with faster memory.
Upgrading from an older kit? The performance boost will vary based on your previous RAM and applications. You might notice a minor boost moving from a 3200 MHz kit, but the difference is more significant if you had something below 3000 MHz.
If you game at high resolutions with low frame rates, improvements might be minimal. However, those with high refresh-rate monitors will notice an instant frame rate boost.
Overclocking
The AMD Zen 2 Architecture (Ryzen 3000+) is known for being great at overclocking, but the performance is still tied to your RAM speed. TEAMGROUP Xtreem’s 3600 MHz is perfect for hitting the optimum performance ratio.
In summary, TEAMGROUP Xtreem’s ARGB 3600 MHz DDR4 RAM modules offer great value, impressive performance, and a subtle yet stylish design, making them a compelling choice for gamers and PC enthusiasts alike.