RGB lighting
The lighting of the Corsair Dominator Titanium RGB modules should of course not go unmentioned. As we could already see in the teardown, 11 RGB LEDs provide the play of colors, together with a semi-transparent acrylic element, which should ensure a more uniform light image. The acrylic element is continuous along the top of the modules, unlike the Dominator Platnium RGB modules, where the light can only reach the top through 10 rounded rectangles. The DOMINATOR lettering printed in the middle is thus negatively illuminated and gives the modules a sophisticated look.
Unfortunately, the individual LEDs can easily be seen from above and clearly from the side as 11 points of light, even with the naked eye. The Dominator Titanium modules are also available in white, where this might not be so noticeable, but our test kit is black. If you look very closely, you can unfortunately also see the screws used in the construction as a negative image of the lighting, to the left and right of the middle LED and at the very edge. The colors of the lighting are bright, powerful and of course can be extensively customized in the Corsair iCUE software.
To make the colors more authentic, my camera shots here are significantly darker than in reality.
The overall design of the heat sinks and lighting makes a high-quality and sublime impression. For those who have never really warmed to the Dominator Platinum design, the new Dominator Titanium kits with their more angular, simple and modern design could be a real alternative. As we all know, tastes differ and together with the Vengeance RGB, Dominator Platinum RGB and Dominator Titanium RGB kits, Corsair should now have an appealing design for every RGB lover.
Conclusion
Tests of high-end RAM kits are often thankless for manufacturers and testers. Today’s test has once again shown why. Because even with specially selected CPUs with a particularly strong RAM controller and with motherboards officially listed as compatible, our test kit unfortunately cannot be reliably stabilized with the XMP profile. 7800 Mbps on the Z790 Apex and 7200 Mbps on the Z790 Hero were the fastest, really stable clock rates in each case.
However, we were also able to show that this is not due to the kit, but to the platform, with the counter-test on the AM5 platform with an AMD Ryzen CPU. Although the XMP kit is actually intended for Intel systems, the profiles on the X670E Gene can be fully loaded with “DOCP” without any problems. The system then completes a stable training with every reboot, meaning that this configuration can also be used on a daily basis with a clear conscience.
Of course, Corsair’s new Dominator Titanium RGB modules are also available with other capacities and XMP profiles for those who don’t want to reach for the top of the virtual shelf. However, our test kit with 24 Gbit M-Die ICs from SK Hynix and DDR5-8000 is one of the fastest that Corsair currently offers and, with its list price of 305 euros, must also live up to a corresponding expectations. The aforementioned memory ICs are the decisive ingredient for the relatively high capacity of 24 GB per module and the breathtaking specified clock rate of DDR5-8000.
We can actually ignore the stability problems at this point, as other RAM manufacturers are also affected if the target platform is Intel Z790 and as long as Intel has not fixed the “mood swings” of the IMC – the counter-test on AM5 proves it. However, a comparison with other memory brands with identical capacity and clock rate is worthwhile and here the 2x 24 GB 8000 Dominator Titanium Kit from Corsair actually lands in the less expensive midfield.
The cooler construction not only speaks a different design language, but also brings a real, small innovation to the market with the replaceable RGB element. The actual cooler design underneath is very similar to the Dominator Platinum modules, but why completely reinvent the wheel. The titanium heat sinks, although not really made of titanium, perform very well and still have enough cooling potential for higher voltages and power consumption. In addition, there is also the replaceable LED element, which gives the user individual design scope for more cooling capacity, lower height or completely different creative ideas.
We have to criticize the apparently incorrect compatibility list of mainboards in the specifications on the website and the visible light points of the RGB lighting. The modules score further points with their truly unlocked PMIC for voltages above 1.435 V and Corsair’s Limited Lifetime Warranty. In summary, the new Dominator Titanium RGB kits live up to their name and are a welcome addition to Corsair’s DDR5 portfolio.
It was to be expected that DDR5-8000 would not simply be “plug and play”. All the more reason for me to thank Corsair at this point for allowing us to test the kit so extensively. Problems such as the Intel MRC “mood swings” can often only be uncovered in real tests and very few private users are likely to have the necessary hardware and patience for this. If you like the new design but don’t want to worry about compatibility, there are also Dominator Titanium RGB SKUs with lower clock rates, such as the one linked below. The 8000 SKU is currently only available in this country directly from Corsair.
The memory kit was kindly provided to us by Corsair. There was no obligation to publish it. Furthermore, no influence was exerted on the tests and their results.
Corsair Dominator Titanium RGB schwarz DIMM Kit 48GB, DDR5-7200, CL36-46-46-116, on-die ECC (CMP48GX5M2X7200C36)
 | Abhol-/Versandbereit in 1-3 Werktagen | 276,08 €*Stand: 21.05.24 17:03 |
| nullprozentshop.de | siehe Shop | 276,99 €*Stand: 21.05.24 16:59 |
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