{"id":11856,"date":"2021-05-26T16:44:12","date_gmt":"2021-05-26T14:44:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/g100.us\/?p=11856"},"modified":"2022-03-23T11:40:02","modified_gmt":"2022-03-23T10:40:02","slug":"top-low-profile-ram","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/g100.us\/top-low-profile-ram\/","title":{"rendered":"Top 5 Low-Profile Memory (RAM) Modules &#038; Kits that fit almost anywhere"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_39 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">TABLE OF CONTENTS<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-66843f9a65ff8\" class=\"cssicon\"><span style=\"display: flex;align-items: center;width: 35px;height: 30px;justify-content: center;direction:ltr;\"><svg style=\"fill: #7f11e0;color:#7f11e0\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 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class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/top-low-profile-ram\/#The_compromises_with_low_profile_RAM\" title=\"The compromises with low profile RAM\">The compromises with low profile RAM<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/top-low-profile-ram\/#How_do_you_choose_the_best_low-profile_RAM\" title=\"How do you choose the best low-profile RAM?\">How do you choose the best low-profile RAM?<\/a><ul class=\"ez-toc-list-level-3\"><li class=\"ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/top-low-profile-ram\/#Height\" title=\"Height\">Height<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/top-low-profile-ram\/#Capacity\" title=\"Capacity\">Capacity<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/top-low-profile-ram\/#Speed_frequency_and_CAS_latency\" title=\"Speed (frequency and CAS latency)\">Speed (frequency and CAS latency)<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/top-low-profile-ram\/#Check_the_QVL_list\" title=\"Check the QVL list\">Check the QVL list<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/top-low-profile-ram\/#Dont_mix_and_match\" title=\"Don\u2019t mix and match\">Don\u2019t mix and match<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/top-low-profile-ram\/#The_best_low_profile_RAM_kits_you_can_buy_today\" title=\"The best low profile RAM kits you can buy today\">The best low profile RAM kits you can buy today<\/a><ul class=\"ez-toc-list-level-3\"><li class=\"ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/top-low-profile-ram\/#Corsair_Vengeance_LPX\" title=\"Corsair Vengeance LPX\">Corsair Vengeance LPX<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/top-low-profile-ram\/#GSkill_Aegis\" title=\"G.Skill Aegis\">G.Skill Aegis<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/top-low-profile-ram\/#TEAMGROUP_T-Force_Vulcan_Z\" title=\"TEAMGROUP T-Force Vulcan Z\">TEAMGROUP T-Force Vulcan Z<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/top-low-profile-ram\/#HyperX_Fury\" title=\"HyperX Fury\">HyperX Fury<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/top-low-profile-ram\/#Patriot_Signature_Line_Series\" title=\"Patriot Signature Line Series\">Patriot Signature Line Series<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/top-low-profile-ram\/#Wrapping_things_up_-_over_to_you\" title=\"Wrapping things up \u2013 over to you!\">Wrapping things up \u2013 over to you!<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<p>Buying the right RAM (Memory) kit is a crucial step towards maximizing the performance of your system.<\/p>\n<p>But if you\u2019re building your system in a small form factor (SFF) case, or you have a large air cooler that causes clearance issues with your RAM modules, you need to make sure that the RAM modules don't just perform well, but actually <em>fit<\/em>.<!--more--><\/p>\n<p>Low-profile RAM modules are more compact than their regular-sized brethren, yet fit into the same slots on your motherboard. The main difference is <em>height<\/em>, with low profile RAM typically coming in at a maximum of 34mm.<\/p>\n<p>Regular RAM modules, especially those that have large heatsinks or RGB lighting, are much taller.<\/p>\n<p>The smaller footprint is achieved by<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>reducing the actual height of the printed circuit board (PCB)<\/li>\n<li>making the heatsink as compact as possible (or removing it altogether in some cases)<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>Combine these two factors, and you have a smaller overall RAM module.<\/p>\n<p>Despite the physically smaller size, at stock settings, low profile RAM performs identically to a kit that either has a taller PCB or has a bulky heatsink attached to it, provided both have the same capacity, frequency, and latency.<\/p>\n<p>At <em>stock frequencies<\/em>. If you're looking to do some heavy overclocking, RAM modules with heatsinks tend to stay much cooler.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"When_do_you_need_low-profile_RAM\"><\/span>When do you need low-profile RAM?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>There are two scenarios where low-profile RAM makes sense or becomes a necessity.<\/p>\n<p>The first is building a compact system, such as a Small Form Factor PC. Here, you should aim for all components to be as compact as possible, and a low-profile RAM kit will help you save space as well.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_6669\" style=\"width: 551px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><noscript><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-6669\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"img-with-border wp-image-6669 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2019\/08\/CoolerManual.jpg\" alt=\"Noctua Cooler Manual\" width=\"551\" height=\"797\" srcset=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2019\/08\/CoolerManual.jpg 551w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2019\/08\/CoolerManual-207x300.jpg 207w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 551px) 100vw, 551px\"><\/noscript><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-6669\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"img-with-border wp-image-6669 size-full lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%20551%20797%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" alt=\"Noctua Cooler Manual\" width=\"551\" height=\"797\" srcset=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%20551%20797%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E 551w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 551px) 100vw, 551px\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2019\/08\/CoolerManual.jpg 551w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2019\/08\/CoolerManual-207x300.jpg 207w\" data-src=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2019\/08\/CoolerManual.jpg\"><p id=\"caption-attachment-6669\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Image-Source: <a href=\"https:\/\/noctua.at\/en\/nh-d15\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Noctua<\/a><\/p><\/div>\n<p>Even if you don\u2019t have clearance issues (as stated in a Noctua Cooler Manual (2) in the Image above), a low-profile RAM kit leaves more room for airflow or cable management.<\/p>\n<p>The other scenario is when you have a beefy CPU Cooler. Coolers like Scythe\u2019s Ninja 5, or Noctua\u2019s NH-D15, both of which are tower coolers with two fans, are what can be considered beefy.<\/p>\n<p>Both coolers overlap with at least one or two RAM slots on your motherboard, and you won\u2019t be able to fit a tall RAM module beneath them. In this case, low-profile RAM is your only choice.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/best-low-profile-cpu-coolers\/\">Low-profile CPU coolers<\/a>, which have the fan(s) placed horizontally rather than vertically are somewhat of a special case.<\/p>\n<p>Albeit being considered low-profile, the horizontal placement of the Fan makes these Coolers <em>wide<\/em> and they can partially cover the DIMM slots. Low-profile RAM kits will help in making sure you avoid any clearance issues.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_compromises_with_low_profile_RAM\"><\/span>The compromises with low profile RAM<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>There are a couple of compromises with low-profile RAM, but none of them will impact performance.<\/p>\n<p>The first compromise is purely aesthetic \u2013 you won\u2019t find a low-profile RAM kit with <em>RGB lights<\/em> as these take up a lot of room.<\/p>\n<p>The other compromise is the <em>heatsink<\/em>. Some Low Profile RAM Kits refrain from adding a heatsink at all to make the modules as low-profile as possible.<\/p>\n<p>The lack of a heatsink has minimal impact on temperatures, and unless you\u2019re using extremely high-performance RAM, or overclocking your RAM modules, it\u2019s not something you\u2019ll notice in day-to-day use.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_you_choose_the_best_low-profile_RAM\"><\/span>How do you choose the best low-profile RAM?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Picking the best low-profile RAM isn\u2019t all that difficult, you just need to consider a few factors and find the kit that checks all the boxes:<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Height\"><\/span>Height<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Low-profile RAM Modules come in at a maximum height of <strong>34mm<\/strong>, but depending on your build, that might already be too much.<\/p>\n<p>Corsair\u2019s Vengeance LPX kit, which is one of our recommendations, is 34mm tall and has a heatsink. Opting for a kit that doesn\u2019t have a heatsink, like the Patriot Signature (~31mm) Line Series, will shave off a few extra millimeters for an even more compact kit.<\/p>\n<p>Check your CPU Cooler\u2019s compatibility with the RAM Modules you\u2019re looking to buy. Most CPU Cooler Manufacturers state clearance on the CPU Cooler's product page.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Capacity\"><\/span>Capacity<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>The current standard RAM capacity for modern builds is 16GB. However, if you need your system for demanding workloads, such <a href=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/ram-video-editing\/\">as video editing<\/a> or <a href=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/best-computer-3d-modeling-rendering\/\">3D modeling<\/a>, get as much as possible.<\/p>\n<p>32GB is good, but if it fits your budget, consider 64GB. Professional workloads like working and rendering <a href=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/best-cinema-4d-pc\/\">in Cinema 4D<\/a> or<a href=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/best-computer-for-blender\/\"> Blender<\/a> will benefit from more RAM.<\/p>\n<p>Always get a kit of at least two RAM sticks.<\/p>\n<p>This enables your system to access the memory modules in dual-channel mode rather than single-channel, something that can increase the performance in bandwidth-demanding workloads.<\/p>\n<p>You can check out some single vs dual channel <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gamersnexus.net\/guides\/1349-ram-how-dual-channel-works-vs-single-channel?showall=1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">memory benchmarks<\/a> by Steve from gamersnexus. If you need 16GB of RAM, get two 8GB sticks, if you need 32GB of RAM, get two 16GB sticks, and so on.<\/p>\n<p>If you\u2019re building an HEDT System with access to Quad or even Octa Memory Channels consider buying 4 or even 8 RAM Modules for best performance.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Speed_frequency_and_CAS_latency\"><\/span>Speed (frequency and CAS latency)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>You need to consider the kit\u2019s frequency in megahertz (MHz).<\/p>\n<p>Higher frequency equals faster RAM, and this significantly <a href=\"https:\/\/www.newegg.com\/insider\/what-is-ram-speed-and-how-does-it-affect-my-pcs-performance\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">impacts performance<\/a>. While 3200MHz to 3600MHz is a good starting point, to squeeze even more performance out of your system, you can benefit from even faster RAM in some workloads.<\/p>\n<p>When you start going above 3600MHz, the price of the kits tends to skyrocket, which means you\u2019ll need to find the value sweet spot.<\/p>\n<p>CAS (column address strobe) latency is how many clock cycles pass from the moment data is requested, to the moment the data is available.<\/p>\n<p>A lower CAS latency kit will be faster than a higher CAS latency kit if they\u2019re both at the same frequency.<\/p>\n<p>This also means that a higher frequency RAM kit with a higher CAS latency doesn\u2019t necessarily perform better than a kit with a lower frequency and lower latency.<\/p>\n<p>The overall RAM speed is a combination of both, so here\u2019s what you do: find the highest frequency that\u2019s supported by your processor and motherboard, and then buy the kit that has the lowest latency at that frequency, provided it fits your budget. This is how you score the fastest RAM possible.<\/p>\n<p>Here's an example: A 32GB CL16 3200MHz Kit will be faster than a 32GB CL18 2666MHz Kit.<\/p>\n<p>In crude terms: The lower the latency and higher the frequency, the better.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Check_the_QVL_list\"><\/span>Check the QVL list<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Some <a href=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/best-motherboard-brands\/\">motherboard manufacturers<\/a> provide a qualified vendor list (QVL), which is a list of components (including RAM) that have been tested and confirmed to work with a particular motherboard.<\/p>\n<p>If you want to be sure your RAM kit will work on the motherboard you own or are thinking of buying, looking it up on the motherboard\u2019s QVL list is a good way to be certain.<\/p>\n<p>There will also be RAM kits that aren\u2019t on the QVL list, though, yet work without issues.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Dont_mix_and_match\"><\/span>Don\u2019t mix and match<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Keep in mind you should never make the mistake of mixing and matching RAM kits. When going for two (or four) sticks of RAM, get identical models in terms of frequency and CAS latency.<\/p>\n<p>If you get two RAM modules with a different frequency or CAS latency, your system will run at the speeds of the slower stick, not the faster one - If it runs at all.<\/p>\n<blockquote><p>Minimize the risk of System instability by buying your final amount of RAM Capacity in <strong><em>one<\/em><\/strong> Kit. Don\u2019t buy multiple Kits to reach your desired RAM Capacity. Modules within the same Kit are factory tested and will work together well.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_best_low_profile_RAM_kits_you_can_buy_today\"><\/span>The best low profile RAM kits you can buy today<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><strong>Disclaimer: <\/strong>We will be listing 16GB kits consisting of two 8GB sticks, clocking at 3200MHz. However, if a kit is available in a higher capacity or a higher frequency, we\u2019ll mention that.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Corsair_Vengeance_LPX\"><\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.corsair.com\/us\/en\/Categories\/Products\/Memory\/VENGEANCE-LPX\/p\/CMK16GX4M2D3600C18\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Corsair Vengeance LPX<\/a><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>RAM Module Height: 34mm<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Corsair\u2019s Vengeance LPX kit is among today\u2019s most popular RAM kits, period. With an all-black heatsink, a total height of just 34mm (including the heatsink), and excellent performance, this is a no-compromise solution for people who need the best low-profile RAM.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_6673\" style=\"width: 765px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><noscript><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-6673\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-6673\" src=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2019\/08\/Screenshot_4.jpg\" alt=\"Corsair Vengeance LPX\" width=\"765\" height=\"376\" srcset=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2019\/08\/Screenshot_4.jpg 765w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2019\/08\/Screenshot_4-300x147.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 765px) 100vw, 765px\"><\/noscript><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-6673\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-6673 lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%20765%20376%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" alt=\"Corsair Vengeance LPX\" width=\"765\" height=\"376\" srcset=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%20765%20376%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E 765w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 765px) 100vw, 765px\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2019\/08\/Screenshot_4.jpg 765w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2019\/08\/Screenshot_4-300x147.jpg 300w\" data-src=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2019\/08\/Screenshot_4.jpg\"><p id=\"caption-attachment-6673\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Image-Source: Corsair<\/p><\/div>\n<p>It\u2019s available in higher capacities, up to 128GB, and higher frequencies, up to 4600MHz. Some of the lower frequency kits go up to a CAS latency of C13, while most of the options at 3000MHz and above are either C16 or C19.<\/p>\n<p>The Vengeance LPX kit comes with hand-sorted chips which make sure performance is consistent, but also guarantee overclocking headroom. Both the PCB and the heat spreader are made for high-performance applications, which makes the modules perfect for intense workloads like video rendering or 3D modeling.<\/p>\n<p>If you don\u2019t like the all-black heatsink, the Vengeance LPX does also come in red, white, or blue, so you can match it to the rest of your build.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"GSkill_Aegis\"><\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gskill.com\/products\/1\/165\/185\/Aegis-DDR4\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">G.Skill Aegis<\/a><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>RAM Module Height: 31.25mm<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The Aegis series by G.Skill comes in at a height of 31.2mm, and a variety of capacities and frequencies. The black and red theme isn\u2019t everyone\u2019s cup of tea, but if you\u2019re building a system that goes well with those colors, or have a case without any glass panels, it\u2019s an excellent choice.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_11859\" style=\"width: 1100px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><noscript><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-11859\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-11859 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2021\/05\/18082016032001-e1622036084946.png\" alt=\"Low Profile G.Skill Aegis Memory (RAM)\" width=\"1100\" height=\"379\" srcset=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2021\/05\/18082016032001-e1622036084946.png 1100w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2021\/05\/18082016032001-e1622036084946-300x103.png 300w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2021\/05\/18082016032001-e1622036084946-1024x353.png 1024w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2021\/05\/18082016032001-e1622036084946-768x265.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1100px) 100vw, 1100px\"><\/noscript><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-11859\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-11859 size-full lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%201100%20379%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" alt=\"Low Profile G.Skill Aegis Memory (RAM)\" width=\"1100\" height=\"379\" srcset=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%201100%20379%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E 1100w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1100px) 100vw, 1100px\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2021\/05\/18082016032001-e1622036084946.png 1100w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2021\/05\/18082016032001-e1622036084946-300x103.png 300w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2021\/05\/18082016032001-e1622036084946-1024x353.png 1024w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2021\/05\/18082016032001-e1622036084946-768x265.png 768w\" data-src=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2021\/05\/18082016032001-e1622036084946.png\"><p id=\"caption-attachment-11859\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Image-Source: g.skill<\/p><\/div>\n<p>The kit comes in capacities of up to 64GB, and frequencies of up to 3200MHz. CAS latencies are all over the place \u2013 you can get everything from C15 to C19, but it all depends on the frequency you\u2019ve chosen and how much you\u2019re willing to pay. For example, the 3200MHz kits only come in C16 timings, and if you want the faster C15, you\u2019ll have to drop to 2400MHz, which we wouldn\u2019t recommend.<\/p>\n<p>However, the Aegis lineup is meant to be a budget low profile RAM option, and for that, it does the job. If you can make the color scheme work and don\u2019t want to spend too much, it\u2019s a great option, and performance is on par with the competition.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"TEAMGROUP_T-Force_Vulcan_Z\"><\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.teamgroupinc.com\/en\/product\/vulcan-z-ddr4\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">TEAMGROUP T-Force Vulcan Z<\/a><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>RAM Module Height: 31.6mm<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>If you don\u2019t care too much about having a <a href=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/ram-brands-matter\/\">big-name brand behind your RAM kit, TEAMGROUP\u2019s T-Force Vulcan Z is a great choice<\/a>. The 31.6mm height certainly puts them in the low profile category, and that includes a rather beefy heatsink that does a great job keeping the modules cool.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_11860\" style=\"width: 638px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><noscript><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-11860\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-11860\" src=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2021\/05\/Screenshot_1.jpg\" alt=\"Low Profile RAM from TEAMGROUP T-Force Vulcan Z\" width=\"638\" height=\"191\" srcset=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2021\/05\/Screenshot_1.jpg 638w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2021\/05\/Screenshot_1-300x90.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 638px) 100vw, 638px\"><\/noscript><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-11860\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-11860 lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%20638%20191%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" alt=\"Low Profile RAM from TEAMGROUP T-Force Vulcan Z\" width=\"638\" height=\"191\" srcset=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%20638%20191%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E 638w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 638px) 100vw, 638px\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2021\/05\/Screenshot_1.jpg 638w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2021\/05\/Screenshot_1-300x90.jpg 300w\" data-src=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2021\/05\/Screenshot_1.jpg\"><p id=\"caption-attachment-11860\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Image-Source: Teamgroup<\/p><\/div>\n<p>You get a lot of choices in terms of capacities, frequencies, and CAS latency. The T-Force Vulcan Z is available in capacities of up to 64GB, frequencies of up to 3600MHz, and either C16 or C18 timings, depending on the kit you go for.<\/p>\n<p>We have zero complaints about performance, and there\u2019s one thing that surprised us \u2013 TEAMGROUP gives you a lifetime warranty on the T-Force Vulcan Z, which does inspire confidence. Add to this the option to pick your color (silver, red or yellow camouflage), and the reasonable price, and it becomes obvious why the T-Force Vulcan Z is constantly out of stock everywhere.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"HyperX_Fury\"><\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hyperxgaming.com\/germany\/us\/memory\/fury-ddr4\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">HyperX Fury<\/a><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>RAM Module Height: 34.1mm<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>HyperX is the high-performance product division of Kingston, one of the world\u2019s largest manufacturers of memory, and the Fury is their bestselling line of RAM kits. They\u2019re simple, they perform great, and they keep the price reasonable \u2013 sounds like a great combination, right?<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_11861\" style=\"width: 1088px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><noscript><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-11861\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-11861\" src=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2021\/05\/Screenshot_2.jpg\" alt=\"HyperX Fury Low Profile RAM\" width=\"1088\" height=\"361\" srcset=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2021\/05\/Screenshot_2.jpg 1088w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2021\/05\/Screenshot_2-300x100.jpg 300w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2021\/05\/Screenshot_2-1024x340.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2021\/05\/Screenshot_2-768x255.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1088px) 100vw, 1088px\"><\/noscript><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-11861\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-11861 lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%201088%20361%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" alt=\"HyperX Fury Low Profile RAM\" width=\"1088\" height=\"361\" srcset=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%201088%20361%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E 1088w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1088px) 100vw, 1088px\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2021\/05\/Screenshot_2.jpg 1088w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2021\/05\/Screenshot_2-300x100.jpg 300w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2021\/05\/Screenshot_2-1024x340.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2021\/05\/Screenshot_2-768x255.jpg 768w\" data-src=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2021\/05\/Screenshot_2.jpg\"><p id=\"caption-attachment-11861\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Image-Source: HyperX<\/p><\/div>\n<p>You get to choose capacities of up to 128GB, frequencies of up to 3733MHz, and CAS latencies of up to C15, all of which is great. What\u2019s impressive is that the 3200MHz kit comes at a C15 latency, whereas competitors stick with C16.<\/p>\n<p>In terms of design, the HyperX Fury lineup is very simple. A metal heatsink that does a great job at keeping the memory modules cool, a couple of HyperX logos here and there, and that\u2019s it. The overall height is 34.1mm, which puts it right on the edge of the low profile category, and the performance and price make it a great choice.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Patriot_Signature_Line_Series\"><\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/info.patriotmemory.com\/patriot-signature-line-ddr4-computer-memory\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Patriot Signature Line Series<\/a><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>RAM Module Height: 31.25mm<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>At a height of only 31.25mm, Patriot\u2019s Signature Line Series is one of the smallest low-profile RAM kits out there. And while that does come at a cost \u2013 complete lack of a heatsink, we didn\u2019t notice any issue with performance or temperatures.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_11862\" style=\"width: 763px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><noscript><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-11862\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-11862\" src=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2021\/05\/Screenshot_3.jpg\" alt=\"Patriot Signature Low Profile Memory\" width=\"763\" height=\"226\" srcset=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2021\/05\/Screenshot_3.jpg 763w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2021\/05\/Screenshot_3-300x89.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 763px) 100vw, 763px\"><\/noscript><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-11862\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-11862 lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%20763%20226%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" alt=\"Patriot Signature Low Profile Memory\" width=\"763\" height=\"226\" srcset=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%20763%20226%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E 763w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 763px) 100vw, 763px\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2021\/05\/Screenshot_3.jpg 763w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2021\/05\/Screenshot_3-300x89.jpg 300w\" data-src=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2021\/05\/Screenshot_3.jpg\"><p id=\"caption-attachment-11862\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Image-Source: Patriot<\/p><\/div>\n<p>The Signature Line Series kits come in a staggering number of combinations. Capacities range from 4GB to 64GB, frequencies range from 2133MHz to 3200MHz, and CAS latencies range from C22 to C15. Unfortunately, the 3200MHz kits are all C22, and if you want to get at least C17, you need to go down to 2400MHz.<\/p>\n<p>The performance is good, but nothing to write home about. With no heatsinks, Patriot did need to limit it somewhat to avoid temperature issues. It does come at a reasonable price, though, so if you don\u2019t mind the timings and need as low of a profile as you can get, by all means, go for it.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Wrapping_things_up_-_over_to_you\"><\/span>Wrapping things up \u2013 over to you!<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>There are plenty of low-profile RAM kits that you can buy without having to sacrifice performance. From Corsair\u2019s bestselling Vengeance LPX to Patriot\u2019s extremely compact Signature Line Series, there\u2019s something for everyone\u2019s needs.<\/p>\n<p>Which one of the kits do you like best? And which one do you think will fit best in your next build? Let us know in the <a href=\"#comments\">comments<\/a> or our <a href=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/forum\/\">forum<\/a>!<\/p>\n<p> <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Buying the right RAM (Memory) kit is a crucial step towards maximizing the performance of your system. But if you\u2019re building your system in a small form factor (SFF) case, or you have a large air cooler that causes clearance issues with your RAM modules, you need to make sure that the RAM modules don't...<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2343,"featured_media":11866,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":[],"categories":[74],"tags":[120],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/11856"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2343"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=11856"}],"version-history":[{"count":9,"href":"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/11856\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":16029,"href":"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/11856\/revisions\/16029"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/11866"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=11856"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=11856"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=11856"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}