Test System
Test System |
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CPU: | Intel Core i5-8400 4.0 GHz, 9 MB Cache |
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Memory: | Patriot Viper RGB DDR4 3200 MHz 2x 8 GB |
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Cooling: | Raijintek Orcus 240 |
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Motherboard: | ASUS TUF Z370 PLUS GAMING Intel Z370, BIOS v1301 |
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Video Card: | MSI GTX 1080 GAMING X 8 GB |
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Harddisk: | ADATA GAMMIX S10 512 GB |
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Power Supply: | Seasonic PRIME TITANIUM 1000 W |
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Case: | Lian Li T60 |
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Software: | Windows 10 64-bit, NVIDIA GeForce 397.31 |
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Initial Setup
Getting these sticks installed and lit up is when all the fun begins. The default pattern offered is pretty nice and different from most other RGB sticks. Seeing the sticks lit up in unison with different colors in each region is impressive.
Then, you can turn some of the regions off for a more dramatic look. This pink is amazing, while just white in the middle to match the heatspreader is a killer look that is my own personal favorite.
Like most other sticks, these sticks can run out of sync when patterns are running, though.
Booting up and into the OS with the XMP profile enabled was easy on both my AMD and Intel test systems. the 3200 MHz speed and relatively common 16-18-18 timings are a nice match for any system.
The often-requested Thaiphoon Burner screenshot is below. It's worth mentioning that these sticks show to be using Samsung ICs here, but there are many other IC options on the market today that are capable of similar timings and speeds.