Corsair 8GB 1600MHz C9 DDR3 Dual Channel Memory Kit Linus Tech Tips
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Went down to the warehouse and grabbed a set of Corsair 8GB dual channel "i5" RAM so I thought I'd show you all the packaging it comes in. It lacks the traditional Corsair clamshell on account of it being a 4 DIMM kit. I suspect if these kits take off in popularity we will see more of them in the future, and a proper package. We also have a look at Corsair's hot new heatspreader.
The video provides an unboxing and first look at Corsair’s 8GB dual channel DDR3 memory kit designed for i5 platforms, specifically rated at 1600 MHz with C9 latency. Linus walks through the packaging, noting that the kit is an 8GB set built from four matched DIMMs and is intended to run at the advertised speed without hassle, at 1.65 volts. He highlights Corsair’s redesigned XMS3 heat spreader, pointing out the absence of the earlier purple color in favor of a dark blue aesthetic and a shiny triple-stripe top that adds a sharp visual cue. The demonstration includes removing the DIMMs from the box to reveal the four sticks, examining the labeling and the overall appearance on both the top and underside of the modules. Linus explains that the kit is specifically configured to operate at the stated 1600 MHz speed with the expected voltage, emphasizing its suitability for i5-based systems and dual-channel operation. By the end of the segment, the kit is clearly presented as Corsair’s first i5-ready DDR3 RAM package, with attention paid to packaging and design as much as performance. The video also hints at potential future packaging improvements if this kit gains popularity.
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Questions answered
- What is in Corsair's 8GB dual channel DDR3 memory kit for i5 systems?
- The kit consists of four matched DIMMs totaling 8GB, rated at 1600 MHz with C9 latency and 1.65 volts.
- What does Corsair’s redesigned heat spreader look like and what changed?
- The heat spreader has a dark blue finish replacing the previous purple, with a shiny three-stripe top for a sharp appearance.
- What is the intended use and packaging details mentioned for this kit?
- It is designed to run 8GB of DDR3 memory at the advertised speed without hassle in i5 platforms, and it comes as a 4DIMM kit packaged without the traditional clamshell.