I know a large contingent of the community will write off this kit because of the focus on RGB. I think that's fine, and everyone is allowed to have their own opinion. However, the fact remains that RGB LEDs are a popular feature, and the XPG SPECTRIX D60G could be a fantastic option for those in the market for it.

Even in this category, they are not perfect. The seam along the top of the sticks where the two halves of the diffuser meet is more noticeable than I would like, and one of my two kits had a tendency to drop out of sync. However, the software, despite being in beta, offers an incredible depth of customization, and the standard lighting effects are as good as I have ever seen.

Additionally, despite an emphasis on appearance, the XPG SPECTRIX D60G kit has remarkably little in the way of branding. Other than "XPG" at the top of each stick, a small logo on each side, and the specification sticker, the sticks are left bare. This is a great design move as it lets the RGB LEDs that are the draw for this product line do all the talking.

Looks aside, the XPG SPECTRIX D60G performed well in my testing. Despite not having a functional heat spreader, there were no issues with stability in any of my tests. I know the exclusive use of plastic with the LED diffuser will make some people skittish, but the fact is that unless you are pushing high voltages through your memory, additional cooling is not necessary. That said, my overclocking experience with these kits was less than optimal. Keep in mind that with four sticks (especially from two kits) there is generally less expected headroom.

At US$120, these aren't the most expensive sticks for the performance, but they are far from the cheapest. They are unique and would be right at home in an RGB-heavy build, and their performance is on par with what you would expect for these specifications. I would recommend these to RGB fanatics, but budget builders or extreme overclockers should look elsewhere.