Corsair Dominator GT Core i5 P55 Dual Channel DDR3 Memory Unboxing
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I'm unboxing more RAM. I actually thought this stuff was blue on top (didn't bother to look online) and I wanted to put it in the demo system I'm doing for our soon-to-be-open Aberdeen store, but when I unboxed it I found out it was red. Boo.
The video presents a concise unboxing of Corsair Dominator GT memory designed for Intel platform enthusiasts. The host introduces a 4 GB kit labeled as i5 ready, noting optimization for use with LGA 1156 CPUs and i7 processors. The Dominator GT modules feature a black heat spreader with a striking red top, forming a cohesive black red white design theme. Included in the package is an airflow cooling fan labeled DHX Plus, designed to clip onto memory modules and provide active cooling with two 60 mm fans via a three-pin connector. The host demonstrates the mounting hardware for securing the RAM modules to the motherboard, explaining the top-down screws and side clips used to install and retain the sticks. Throughout the unboxing, attention is given to the physical design and the assembly process, with the host expressing overall enthusiasm for the look and potential performance benefits once installed in a system. The takeaway is that the Dominator GT kit combines high-end aesthetics with practical cooling enhancements, aimed at enthusiasts building performance-oriented rigs, with a brief note that the product visually aligns with a Canadian origin. The video closes with thanks to viewers for checking out the unboxing of Corsair’s Dominator GT memory.
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Questions answered
- What hardware is the Corsair Dominator GT memory kit optimized for?
- The kit is optimized for operation with Intel i5 platforms using the LGA 1156 socket and is also compatible with i7 processors.
- What cooling solution is included with the memory kit?
- The kit includes the DHX Plus airflow memory fan, which clips onto the memory modules and uses two 60 mm fans with a three-pin connector.
- What are the physical design features of the memory modules?
- The modules have a black heat spreader with a red top, forming a sharp black, white, and red design.
- How is the RAM installed in the system?
- The kit includes mounting hardware and side clips that secure the memory sticks to the motherboard, with top screws engaging the retention mechanism.