Final Words & Conclusion

Final Words & Conclusion

Well, I have to say though, TeamGroup has an excellent set of DIMMs here, they use Samsung B-die chips, and they can easily run that 3200 MHz, in fact, it did CL14 as well. Also when tweaked we could reach 3600 MHz (but not 3866 MHz) on the very same 1.35 Volts and timings. We've shown you that in this review, basically in the BIOS we enabled XMP, and then changed the memory frequency towards 3600 MHz, it's all we did to get that extra juice and TLC out of the DIMMs, good stuff really.  We discussed that many times already, extremely fast clocked memory helps you in performance, but just a tiny little bit. More memory over faster memory is preferred as there are always other bottlenecks in your Intel Z270/Z370 PC that are more important. You could even go for a 2400 MHz kit and tweak it upwards. That actually is a good tip if you plan to go for quad-channel. In dual-channel, however, faster-clocked memory can make a little more sense.

Pleasant Aesthetics

The DIMMs we tested today are high-density 8GB DIMM modules and, as such, it is impressive to see that this kit can easily run an up-to 36000 MHz frequency (1.35v) You can purchase multitudes of two, thus 8GB and 16GB DIMMs, meaning you will be tied to a 16GB, 32GB, 64GB kit or a 128GB kit in whatever multiplied combo you purchase it. With current DRAM pricing, however, I assume that last option would be out of reach :). Our kit does so with a what is considered are normal latency timings (CL16) and a slightly higher 1.35 Voltage at 3200 MHz. Obviously, the kit tested today is targeted at the latest series Coffee Lake Intel processor solutions that allow much higher frequencies quite easily. If you are not an uber enthusiast pro-overclocker, your best bet is to simply use the XMP configured timings. I mean, at the XMP default (for this kit). 

The concept of specifically designing (aesthetically) DIMMs for just one brand, baffles me. As a manufacturer, you are really limiting yourself in style and color and as such that will have limited effect on sales. However as an end-consumer who purchased a 2018 model ASUS TUF Sabertooth motherboard, well, this is a terrific opportunity to get everything into the same style. So yes, this memory just looks great. Obviously, the kit tested today is targeted at the latest series Z270/Z370 Intel motherboard solutions, as well as X299.

Conclusion

TeamGroup offers a nice memory kit here at that aesthetically can be matched with the TUF 2018 motherboard series. We like that the memory itself is fast and runs stable tweaked at even 3600 MHz as well, however, if you are not comfortable with tweaking, with merely a flick of the XMP BIOS switch 3200 will get the job done just as well. DRAM prices are going up and down a lot at the moment due to shortages, making it more expensive than needed really. For your money ($169.99), you receive DIMMs with a proper lifetime warranty. As stated, the kit is easy to configure over SPD XMP profiles and gives a nice feel in quality. The Vulcan TUF series is a more mainstream to high-end series. If you purchase this memory to combine on Coffee Lake, really, the DDR4 memory frequency isn't that important. If the price is much better, a 2400 MHz 2x8 GB kit would even get my recommendation if you are willing to tweak a bit. Ideally, a 3200 MHz kit os a very good sweet-spot, however from what we see, is more expensive. The kit as tested today is for the guys and gals that want proper numbers on everything in their system, with a design that matches their motherboard and chassis aesthetics. In closing, high-frequency MHz kits remain trivial when it comes to actual real-world performance benefits, so please keep in mind that we deem volume to matter more than frequency. That, of course, is different for AMD Ryzen setups, where we recommend 3200 MHz. You can set this memory at 3200 MHz on AMD Ryzen, hey. .. it's Samsung B-die, and therein is a lot of value to be found as you can easily switch the memory between AMD or an Intel platform should you change your PC later on. Sixteen GB will be our recommendation for a proper gaming rig (2x8GB) and 32GB for more professional usage or to be a little more future proof. While the Vulcan TUF series perhaps are too brand specific to make any sense in the market, it's a really good kit We cannot complain about is even the slightest bit, and TeamGroup covers these DIMMs with a limited lifetime warranty as well. As such recommended.

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