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Review: Team Group XCalibur RGB 16GB DDR4-3600 (TF5D416G3600HC18EDC01)

by Tarinder Sandhu on 7 December 2018, 14:00

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Conclusion

The well-built set is different insofar as it uses a sloping heatpreader design and T-Force logo clasping mechanism....

Team Group jumps on the RGB RAM bandwagon with the release of T-Force XCalibur RGB memory available in either 3,600MHz or 4,000MHz speeds.

The well-built set is different insofar as it uses a sloping heatpreader design and T-Force logo clasping mechanism to hold the wide, bright and even RGB lighting underneath.

Succeeding in its primary task of having high-quality RGB, Team Group XCalibur's super-loose timings make it no better than basic DDR4-2,667MHz memory in certain scenarios, particularly gaming.

The bottom line is that Team Group has a viable entry into the premium RGB RAM space with its 16GB pack priced the right side of Ā£200. Do be aware that speed isn't everything, however.

The Good
 
The Bad
Wide, even, bright light diffuser
Samsung B-die ICs
Good build quality
 
Over 50mm tall on one side
Loose latencies compromise performance


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TBC.

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Bit puzzled why you'd test this on Intel 8xxx series which isn't really known for benefiting from fast RAM (except perhaps for integrated gfx) rather than on Ryzen which can really benefit (according to previous AMD press releases etc). Doubly so for inegrated graphics models.
Hexus
Do be aware that speed isn't everything, however.

I would rather pay for speed than RGBling I won't see.
Irien
Bit puzzled why you'd test this on Intel 8xxx series which isn't really known for benefiting from fast RAM (except perhaps for integrated gfx) rather than on Ryzen which can really benefit (according to previous AMD press releases etc). Doubly so for inegrated graphics models.

I reckon that most people who opt for a Ryzen IGP-equipped platform won't be running fast, expensive RAM. It's a case of reviewing the memory in the right build context, and given that the 8xxx range continues to sell well, it made sense to look at it on that.