Teamgroup is a known brand in the memory market and not only since DDR5. Today we’re looking at one of their more cost-effective product lines of the new RAM standard, in the form of a VULCAN DDR5-5200 2x 16 GB kit. In addition to testing in XMP, we will of course overclock the kit manually again and find out how close you can get to faster XMP kits in terms of performance.
The name of the product series “T-Force VULCAN” has not only existed since DDR5, but it has only been relaunched now with a design refresh. In addition to the black heatsinks, the modules are also available in red, but in any case without lighting, since they are, as mentioned, cheaper SKUs. The XMP specifications offer a choice of 5200 Mbps, each with timings of 38-38-38-84 at 1.2 V or 40-40-40-76 at 1.25 V, as well as 4800 Mbps at 36-36-36-77 and 1.1 V. We will take a look at the middle and thus, at least on paper, the most sluggish of these designs in today’s test. There is only 16 GB as capacity per module, whereby these are always available in pairs.
Packaging and Desgin
Typical for Teamgroup, the outer carton is kept relatively plain and both versions of the heatsinks are shown, so the same carton can be used for different SKUs. A sticker with the module number, capacity and clock rate is then attached at the top right. Next to the product name, we find a note about the “Lifetime Warranty” at the bottom.
On the back, things get a bit more technical and detailed, with the most important features of the modules being highlighted in different languages. Besides the sleek design and reinforced heatsink construction, Teamgroup especially points out standard DDR5 features like XMP 3.0 support and on-die ECC here. Through a transparent viewing window, the stickers on the modules can already be seen, with the XMP specifications, product and serial number. This kit is called FLBD532G5200HC40CDC01.
Inside, a carrier frame made of transparent plastic contains the modules as well as a warranty notice with installation instructions and a reflective “T-Force” sticker. The modules are kept relatively simple with a black PCB and black anodized heatsinks with an embossed pattern. On the side without stickers are a “T-Force” logo and lettering, as well as a “VULCAN DDR5” lettering printed in light gray.
From above, you can clearly see the two halves of the heat sink, which hook into each other at two points and thus stabilize. Here, another “T-Force” lettering is printed in the center.
From below, you can see the single-sided assembly with memory chips, which is standard for 16 GB DDR5 modules. The blank side, as well as the free area between the memory chips, is filled with a foam spacer.
From the side of the DIMM caps, the gray thermal pads on the ICs and the black foam spacers can be seen even better. The heatsink halves are folded in at the ends to protect the board and to ensure better centering of the modules during assembly.
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