Explanation of the difference between Dominator and Vengeance

[Martin9744]

Just a quick question.
What is the difference between:
Corsair Vengeance DDR4 2800MHz 16GB
and
Corsair Dominator DDR4 2800MHz 16GB

The only difference I can spot is the look of it and the cooling, so why is dominator so much more expensive? And when is it worth it

Please no answers like: Omg thats expensive dont buy that, I want explanations of why its so much more expensive! 😀
Thanks!

 

[azaran]

Short answer, it depends on the exact kits your talking about. But for a general view of their series
http://www.corsair.com/en-us/memory#divCompare
Check that out. It'll give you a run down on speeds, and capacities as well as what market they expect their ram to be used.

 

[Pinhedd]

Just a quick question.
What is the difference between:
Corsair Vengeance DDR4 2800MHz 16GB
and
Corsair Dominator DDR4 2800MHz 16GB

The only difference I can spot is the look of it and the cooling, so why is dominator so much more expensive? And when is it worth it

Please no answers like: Omg thats expensive dont buy that, I want explanations of why its so much more expensive! 😀
Thanks!

Corsair Vengeance is Corsair's mainstream line of SDRAM modules. They're designed for power users who don't want to do too much tweaking or fiddling; these modules are designed to just work. To this end, the specifications on the modules are fairly standard and are almost always marketed with JEDEC standard supply voltage (1.5 volts) and standard timing settings. Note that Corsair Vengeance Pro is a separate lineup that is more in line with Corsair Dominator.

Corsair Dominator is Corsair's enthusiast line of SDRAM modules. T hey're designed for enthusiasts who want the best performance. These users aren't afraid to spend a few hours tweaking their PCs and are comfortable dealing with stability issues as they arise. Dominator modules are available in non-standard supply voltages (such as 1.65 volts), tighter than usual timings, and often come with exotic heat spreaders and cooling assemblies.

 

[Tradesman1]

Big difference is the Dominator Platinums have the Corsair link (allows you to monitor temps) and the light bar on the top - not positive, but based on specs believe they use the same memory ICs as the Vengeance Pro's, these are the only two of the DOM/Veng llines I know of and have used in 2800, performance is basically equal