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  1. CORSAIR RMx SHIFT power supplies mix things up by moving the connectors to the side of the power supply, allowing for easy-access to the new Type-5 connectors and freeing up space for other accessories such as dedicated hard drive cages in your case! That said, not all cases have enough space for this as they were designed for a more traditional power supply layout. So we've put together a quick guide for those considering an RMx SHIFT for your next build! RMx SHIFT requires an unobstructed PSU chamber and at least 30mm of clearance between the connector-side of the PSU and the side panel to allow for the connectors on the cabling to be inserted and routed appropriately. In addition, RMx SHIFT uses smaller Type 5 micro-fit connectors which are incompatible with previous generation Type 3/Type 4 cables. Finally, if you're planning on upgrading to an RTX 40-Series card, we've included the 12VHPWR cable with each RMx SHIFT power supply so you can keep a clean build without using an adapter! What are your thoughts on the RMx SHIFT lineup? Have you built with one already? Let us know in the comments!
  2. Looking to build a system without having to worry about compatibility or sourcing individual components? CORSAIR BUILD KITS include everything you need to build a new system with components hand-picked for compatibility and optimal performance. Choose Your Path CORSAIR BUILD KITS are available in four different tiers: ULTRA, ELITE, PRO, and CORE which offer different levels of performance. Also, each BUILD KIT tier comes with the operating system pre-installed on an SSD as well as all the necessary tools for assembly to help get you up and running in no time! Level Up in DIY Building a PC yourself can provide a deeper understanding of the components that make up a system, providing an excellent learning experience for those new to DIY PCs. If it's your first-time building a PC, or you want to simplify your next, CORSAIR PC BUILD KITS let you assemble your system at your own pace, accompanied with a step-by-step guide to help you through the build process! And since you're getting all your components from a single source with a CORSAIR BUILD KIT, you get the benefit of having a single point of contact through our support team as well as a 2-year warranty should you need assistance. Closing Thoughts CORSAIR BUILD KITS offer a great first-entry into the world of PC building, taking the guess-work out of picking components that'll work together and providing a collection of resources to help you build with confidence. Check out the BUILD KITS for yourself exclusively through our online store and find the BUILD KIT that's right for you!
  3. NVIDIA’s GeForce RTX 40-Series family of graphics cards have grown with the launch of the RTX 4070 Ti, offering performance that surpasses the previous generation GeForce RTX 3090 Ti while requiring roughly half the power. If you’ve been on the fence about building a new gaming PC or upgrading your existing one, now is a great time to jump in and we're here to help you make some moves. Prepping for Power Think your PSU might need an upgrade? The GeForce RTX 4070 Ti is reported by NVIDIA to hit a 285W TGP with an average power draw of roughly 226W when gaming. So if you're in the market for a new CORSAIR power supply, you should consider picking up one of our fully-modular 750W models to account for your other components in your build. Like other GeForce RTX 40-Series cards, the RTX 4070 Ti features the PCIe Gen 5 connector and includes an adapter in the box that’ll allow you to use your existing PSU cables for power. This will do the job if you're alright with the added cable bulk. At the launch of the RTX 40-Series, we released our single-cable solution that connects directly to a CORSAIR Type-4 or Type-3 power supply that’ll draw all the power needed for your new graphics card. And if the stock look isn’t for you, we've since launched an individually sleeved premium version of this cable in different colors to match the rest of your build! A Quick Word on Cooling When it comes to cooling, the GeForce RTX 4070 Ti will very likely come in many different shapes and sizes as each manufacturer puts their own spin on the platform. If you're looking to reclaim some board space and expand the cooling potential of the GeForce RTX 4070 Ti, stay tuned for updates from us regarding availability from our HYDRO X Series of products! Closing Thoughts It's exciting to see levels of performance that were once reserved exclusively for the highest end of the gaming graphics card market come down to more accessible tiers. If you've been sitting on an older generation graphics card, will you be going for an upgrade? Let us know in the comments!
  4. The XENEON FLEX Bendable UltraWide Gaming Monitor is the world’s first bendable 21:9 OLED Gaming Monitor, developed in partnership with LG Display! But what's the benefit of a bendable ultrawide monitor? Let's find out! Curvature Crash Course Curved monitors have become increasingly popular in recent years, with some featuring a subtle curve to increase comfort while working with an ultrawide display, and others offering a more extreme curve that fills your field of view for gaming and other content. To explain how curvature is measured, imagine yourself standing in the middle of a large circle, surrounded by the same curved monitor. Your distance from one of those monitors would be the radius, and that distance is what we use to express curvature. So, in our imaginary circle of curved monitors, if the distance is 800 millimeters from the center to the edge, our circle would be made up of displays that have a curvature of 800R. If our complete circle of monitors is larger, then we’d likely be dealing with a less extreme curvature such as 1000R. So to sum it up, a smaller number such as 800 before the R means that the display has a more obvious curve while 1000R would have a slightly wider curve and a monitor with a 38000R curve would be barely noticeable. Why Make it Bend? Making the XENEON FLEX bendable means that you can pick a curvature that suits your needs. Having a curved display is great for content that lends itself well to the experience and there are some benefits to introducing a curve in terms of reducing general eye fatigue when working with an ultra-wide display, however we’d like to give users the ability to pick what’s comfortable for them! For instance, if you’re using the XENEON FLEX for work and entertainment in your home office. You could have the display set to flat or even a slight curve during the workday while working on spreadsheets, presentations, or creative applications like Photoshop or Premiere. Then, once you’ve wrapped up with work, you can wind down and set the display to a more aggressive curve and dive into your favorite racing sim or get lost in another epic RPG. And, since the XENEON FLEX’s curvature is adjustable, if you’re playing a game that requires a high degree of visual accuracy across the entire display area such as a sports title or RTS where the effect from a curved display could be distracting, you can set the display back to a less aggressive curve or even leave it at its flat setting if you prefer. As a final note, curved monitors are generally a single user experience, the effect of the curved panel is best viewed from one specific position, which can make it awkward to share the screen with anybody else in the room. So, if you have friends over and decide to hop on a local multiplayer game, you can set the XENEON FLEX back to its flat setting so that everyone can enjoy the experience! Closing Thoughts The CORSAIR XENEON FLEX bends the rules, giving you a greater degree of customization for your viewing experience than ever before in a gaming monitor. If you're curious to see more of the XENEON FLEX in action, check out this quick how-to video we've put together to demonstrate the bending process in detail! Share your thoughts and questions in the comments section below!
  5. Today we're happy to take the wraps off of a new feature that's come to the CORSAIR iCUE Software, Murals! iCUE Murals replaces the "Scenes" section on the iCUE home screen with a more powerful, interactive tool that enables you to turn any image, audio output, or display into dynamic RGB lighting that spans across your entire room. First, you'll want to make sure to update to the latest version of CORSAIR iCUE (at the time of writing, that'd be iCUE 4.30.162), so swing by our Downloads page or check for updates in iCUE if you've already got an older version installed on your system. Once you've updated to iCUE 4.30.162 or newer, you can start exploring iCUE Murals! New effects can be added by hitting the "+" button, and from there you can select from a variety of lighting effects. After a brief setup process. That effect will now be applied to all available devices that support iCUE Murals. To make further adjustments to an iCUE Murals effect that you've created, hover your mouse cursor over one of your effects and open the Colors and Settings menu. This will let you change the name of the effect, change the effect type, and adjust scaling. Further adjustments can be made in the Murals tab at the top of the iCUE window, where you can change the placement, size, and orientation of your iCUE Murals-compatible devices along a 2D plane that represents your screen or other chosen lighting effect. Note that you can stack devices on top of each other if you want them to light up at the same time with the same colors of whatever animation source you've chosen. The devices panel on the left can be used to quickly select a device if it isn't immediately visible in a stack of other devices. You can also disable murals for individual devices if you'd rather that device use our standard lighting system. Devices that have been excluded from iCUE Murals (but still support the feature) are marked with a clear circle in the iCUE menus. And will still have access to their standard lighting features and support multiple lighting layers (if the device is capable of doing so). Also, one last note. Murals are tied to profiles, so you can switch between profiles that you've set up with our standard layered lighting system and profiles that you've set up to use a Mural effect. Making this incredibly powerful if say you have a profile with standard lighting set up that you like for just general computing and a separate profile with the Murals "Monitor Screen" effect applied for gaming that you can switch to on the fly (or tie to a game executable) for your favorite game! And that's it! Y'all may have noticed we've announced this feature as a Beta, and that's because this is a really new approach to lighting for us and we want our users to spend some hands on time with Murals and provide their feedback here in the forums. Additional release notes for iCUE 4.30.162 can be found here Let us know what you think in the comments!
  6. With the latest release of CORSAIR iCUE (4.29.X at the time of writing), Nanoleaf's ecosystem of smart lighting devices can be synced with your CORSAIR iCUE-compatible hardware, peripherals, and more! If you've already got a set of Nanoleaf's Lines, Shapes, or Canvas set up through the Nanoleaf mobile app, you'll be able to jump right in after a quick iCUE update! (Currently, 4.29.201 can be downloaded directly from our website.) Once you've started up iCUE, go to Settings -> Integrations, enable the Nanoleaf Integration, and start the Setup Wizard. The Setup Wizard will guide you through the process and detect any compatible Nanoleaf devices connected to your network. It'll ask you to press and hold the power button on the Controller to pair the device to iCUE. Once pairing is complete, you'll be able to jump into lighting effects and see your Nanoleaf display. Nanoleaf devices work with a wide variety of lighting effects, I personally recommend sticking to 1-2 lighting effects at most to get started and you can also use Link Link effects which'll apply to all compatible devices to quickly set the mood of your space! Impressed? So are we! Do you plan to add your Nanoleaf devices to iCUE? Please share in the comments and let us know if you've got any questions we can help with!
  7. NVIDIA’s GeForce RTX 40-Series Founders Edition graphics cards have been announced, featuring higher levels of performance and the inclusion of a new power connector that we’ve noticed the community has questions about. Is Your PSU Ready? The 12VHPWR / PCIe 5.0 power connector on the side of these graphics cards is part of the upcoming ATX 3.0 power supply specification. So, you may be asking if your current power supply is up to the task. The good news is that, yes, your current power supply is likely to do just fine with the right cable configuration. While these new graphics cards will be supplied with an adapter that converts up to three PCIe 8-pin power connectors into the necessary 12VHPWR to supply board power, you’ll need to ensure that you’re using multiple, high quality PCIe power cables in the first place. Each 8-pin PCIe power connector must be rated to take on a load of 225W of power, so for the adapter supplied with the new RTX 4090 you’ll need three dedicated PCIe 8-pin power connectors (from separate cables coming off of your PSU) to hit the max 600W rating of the 12VHPWR connector while also accounting for any inefficiencies introduced by the adapter. To simplify things, we’re introducing a dedicated 12VHPWR Type-4 cable that runs up to 600W of power directly from your Type-4 CORSAIR PSU. Giving you peace of mind that your graphics card is getting all the power it needs, while also simplifying cable management (we know that cable bulk adds up very quickly). Each of the two PSU-side connections is rated for 300W of power per connector, adding up to the 600W needed for the 12VHPWR side for your graphics card. As mentioned, this cable is compatible with all Type-4 CORSAIR power supplies, however to ensure that load requirements are met, here’s a quick reference for our recommended PSU wattage (allowing some headroom for potential overclocking). 1200W PSU -> 600W max graphics card load 1000W PSU -> 450W max graphics card load 750W PSU -> 300W max graphics card load RTX 40-Series Power Supply Q&A: Q: Do I need an ATX 3.0 PSU to run a 40-series graphics card? A: No, ATX 3.0 is an upcoming specification for power supplies and is not required for RTX 40-series. Q: Do I need a PCIe 5.0 power cable to run a 40-series graphics card? A: No, every 40-series Founders Edition graphics card will include an adapter in the box and many third-party board makers may use the current 8-pin PCIe connectors on their 40-series offerings which would be compatible with your PSU. Q: How much power do I need for a 40-series graphics card? A: From NVIDIA: 850W PSU for RTX 4090 (450W) 750W PSU for the RTX 4080 16GB (320W) 700W PSU for the RTX 4080 12GB (285W) Closing Thoughts As with every new generation of graphics cards, we're excited to see new levels of performance and even more awesome builds! Are you planning to upgrade or build a new gaming PC when NVIDIA GeForce RTX 40-Series drops? Let us know in the comments!
  8. New updates to the Philips Hue Smart Ambient Lighting integration in CORSAIR iCUE make it easier than ever to sync up your system lighting with the ambient lighting in your room. To get set up, check out this tutorial video we've put together over at CORSAIR LAB: Requirements: Make sure you've updated to the current version of CORSAIR iCUE Your system and your Philips Hue Bridge need to be on the same home network Set up at least one entertainment zone in the Philips Hue mobile app for iOS or Android Configure Entertainment Zones in the Philips Hue Mobile App First, you'll want to go through the initial setup process on the Philips Hue mobile app to pair your Philips Hue-compatible lighting to a Philips Hue Bridge. After adding your home lighting, create at least one entertainment zone for the lights you wish to have available for CORSAIR iCUE to control. Enable the Philips Hue Integration in iCUE From the iCUE homescreen, go to Settings -> Integrations and toggle the Philips Hue Integration on. Pair iCUE to Philips Hue Bridge From the iCUE homescreen, hover over the tile for the Philips Hue bridge and click on "Setup Wizard". Follow the steps to pair CORSAIR iCUE to your bridge. Lighting Effects Once paired to your Philips Hue Bridge, CORSAIR iCUE will pull the information it needs to drive any Entertainment Zones you've set up in the Philips Hue Mobile App, creating separate zones for each Entertainment Zone. From here, all you need to do is add a lighting effect in the "Lighting Layers" panel and assign it to a zone (we recommend 1-2 lighting effects for best results per lighting zone). If you use multiple profiles in CORSAIR iCUE, make sure to go through each of them and set up your desired lighting effects for your Philips Hue ambient lights for each profile. Wrapping Up If you need to hand control of your Entertainment Zones back to your other smart home devices, go to the "Device Settings" tab and toggle off the setting for "Lighting Playback".
  9. The NVIDIA Audio Effects SDK comes to CORSAIR iCUE, providing powerful noise and echo removal tools for the microphone on your iCUE-compatible CORSAIR Gaming Headset! What You Need: A PC running Windows equipped with the latest version of CORSAIR iCUE, an NVIDIA RTX graphics card with the latest drivers, an iCUE-compatible audio device, and an internet connection to download the NVIDIA Broadcast technologies plugin. Setup: To enable NVIDIA Broadcast in CORSAIR iCUE, navigate to your headset and you'll find a new tab for "NVIDIA Broadcast technologies." click on it and follow the prompts to install. Once installed, the NVIDIA Broadcast technologies panel will allow you to toggle the feature on and off, adjust mic volume, and the intensity of the noise removal and echo removal setting. There's also a convenient "Test Mic" section that allows you to record a brief sample of your current settings and play it back over your headset so you can quickly adjust the effects to your preference. Should you need to completely remove the plugin, go to the iCUE Settings panel and click on "Integrations," click "Uninstall" to initiate the wizard to remove the plugin completely or "repair" if you wish to re-do the installation as a troubleshooting measure. What headsets are compatible? All CORSAIR audio devices that utilize the CORSAIR Audio Driver and are supported by the current version of CORSAIR iCUE are compatible with the NVIDIA Broadcast integration, this includes our current lineup of wireless headsets, USB headsets, surround headsets (when connected via their USB adapter), and iCUE-enabled headset stands like the ST100 RGB (for devices connected to the 3.5mm jack in the base of the stand). I already have NVIDIA Broadcast installed, will enabling NVIDIA Audio Effects SDK result in a conflict? NVIDIA Broadcast integration with CORSAIR iCUE applies noise and echo removal through the CORSAIR Audio Driver to the microphone input of compatible CORSAIR audio devices. The standalone NVIDIA Broadcast application uses a virtual device driver to apply effects to other devices that may be connected to your system. Using both at the same time is not recommended since it won't improve effect quality, but will use additional system resources. If you have a need to use both - for example, the camera effects from the Broadcast app and iCUE for audio - we recommend turning off the competing effects in each app. Closing Thoughts NVIDIA Broadcast integration brings advanced, AI-powered audio controls to compatible systems using CORSAIR iCUE, making it easier than ever for friends, teammates, and co-workers to hear you clearer than ever. To join the discussion, check out our communities over at the CORSAIR User Forums, Reddit, and Discord!
  10. It’s the season for upgrades, with new hardware and the latest technologies, you might be considering upgrading your system. Today we’ll take a quick look at some key upgrades you can make. Plan Your Next Power MoveSo you’re going to be swapping some core components for your build, but what’s out there? Let’s get the TL;DR on some key component upgrades. Memory MattersSystem memory is used to keep your processor fed with information, be it something as simple as a document or webpage you’re viewing or the mountain of layers or video assets you’re chewing through in Photoshop or Premiere. Having enough memory available for the task at hand is important, otherwise your system will fall back on slower storage (usually in the form of a pagefile on your primary boot drive) which will result in severely reduced performance. Memory speed is also a factor, generally the faster your system memory is, the more responsive your system will be which helps considerably in CPU-intensive games and any other task that puts your CPU to heavy use. If you’re just gaming, 16GB is the current sweet spot for performance with enough capacity to handle the growing demands of games as virtual environments have become larger and more detailed. In terms of raw speed, DDR4-3600 is recommended for AMD platforms and provides a good balance in terms of overall cost vs. performance in CPU-intensive games and programs. If you’re upgrading an Intel system, memory speed isn’t as crucial, so memory kits rated for DDR4-3000 and DDR4-3200 are popular options for most gaming builds. For content creation, capacity plays a substantial role in performance (while overall speed doesn’t matter as much). A 32GB kit would be the minimum if you’re juggling a lot of high-resolution assets for your streams or working on highly complex video projects. As we mentioned earlier the more memory you have available, the less often your system will need to dip into its pagefile, resulting in more consistent performance as you work through large media projects. If you’re going all in on the new Intel® 12th Gen Core Series, you’ll be looking at the bleeding edge of technology and need all-new DDR5 memory. The strategy is the same, but the numbers are cranked up to a whole new level (and it wouldn’t hurt to future-proof your build bit while you’re at it). For a DDR5 gaming rig, try shooting for a 32GB kit of DDR5-4800, this should be plenty fast and give you quite the buffer for games for the foreseeable future. When it comes to content creation, more RAM is always better, so shoot for a 64GB kit (it’s alright to drop the speed a bit). For DDR5, you’ve got the choice of our sleek and stealthy VENGEANCE DDR5 kits. And if you want to make a splash and have better cooling performance, our DOMINATOR PLATINUM RGB Series and CORSAIR-exclusive DHX cooling technology make a return. Pick Up the PaceSSDs have been getting faster and larger each year, if your current platform (or the one you’re upgrading to) supports PCIe Gen4, you’ll be able to take full advantage of a PCIe Gen 4-capable SSD like the MP600 PRO XT. A fast SSD means faster loading times in games or when opening a large video and/or photo project. The MP600 PRO XT is available in sizes up to 4TB and can hit transfer speeds of up to 7.1 GB/s! And if you’re looking for a healthy mix of speed AND capacity, our MP600 CORE is available with capacities of up to 8TB! Keeping the Lights OnIf you’ve gotten this far, you’re definitely in the mood to upgrade, but don’t overlook your power supply. If you’re looking for higher efficiency, modular cables, or need more breathing room for beefier components, we’ve got you! If you’re doing a no-frills build with an entry-level graphics card (or even just integrated graphics), a 650W – 750W modular or semi modular power supply would go a long way, giving you some wiggle room for future upgrades. Serious gaming requires serious power. With higher-end graphics cards recommending at least an 850W PSU, if you want to future-proof a bit, consider going for at least 1000W. And if you go for a model with modular cables, you can swap them out for different colors to match your build. Cooler and QuieterIf your system’s cooler is having trouble keeping up with the heat put out by your processor or if it’s running louder than you like, it may be time to upgrade to a new cooling solution. Our new ELITE LCD Series is available with radiator sizes of 240mm, 360mm, and 420mm and provides plenty of cooling performance for high end processors to keep throttling at bay. Not to mention, the vibrant LCD screen on these coolers lets you further customize your build (or provide at a glance cooling info in real-time). Speaking of cooler upgrades, if you’ve got an ELITE CAPELLIX Series cooler, you can pick up the ELITE LCD Upgrade Kit to give you the same spectacular screen found on our ELITE LCD Series. And if you’re upgrading to a new Z690 motherboard and Intel® 12th Gen Core Series processor, make sure to pick up this LGA 1700 Retrofit Kit which includes the required standoffs for Intel®’s new CPU socket (ELITE LCD Coolers include this already in the box). If you’re looking for a fan upgrade, consider our ML PRO Series PWM fans which run quietly while offering high performance thanks to their magnetic levitation bearing. And with our new ML RGB ELITE fans, you get the added benefit of AirGuide technology which helps direct airflow precisely where you need it. And if you want some more style with your cooling, our QL Series and LL Series are popular choices for those wanting to make a statement with their cooling, incorporating a dazzling array of RGB LEDs into the fan frame. A new case could also be the solution for better cooling performance. While many of our cases take airflow into consideration, we’ve developed airflow-focused models that help you bring cool, fresh air into your system to keep your components running as cool as possible. Our 4000, 5000, and 7000 Series AIRFLOW cases, provide plenty of options outfit your system with a much-needed cooling upgrade whether it be fans and/or liquid cooling! Speaking of liquid cooling, if you want to take your build to the next level, our HYDRO X Series custom liquid cooling components are ready to help you tame your temperatures with the ability to incorporate multiple radiators into your loop and allow you to turn your fans down for whisper quiet operation. Check out our cooling configurator to explore the wide variety of components compatible with your current hardware or your next upgrade. High Performance, Out of the BoxIf a complete system upgrade is what you’re looking for, our VENGEANCE GAMING PC and CORSAIR ONE systems may be more your speed. VENGEANCE GAMING PCs are built with the same off-the-shelf parts we all love, offering high performance, reliability, and more importantly allowing the system to be upgraded easily as new hardware comes out in the future. If you want compact power, the CORSAIR ONE takes the same formula of high-performance, off-the-shelf components and packs it into phenomenally small 12 liter package, allowing for quick and easy setup and whisper quiet performance. Choose Your Upgrade PathUpgrading your PC is easier than ever, whether you’re simply upgrading a few parts to speed up your current system or building an entirely new PC from the ground up! CORSAIR has everything you need to get the most out of your hardware. Building a new rig? Join the conversation over on the CORSAIR User Forums, Community Discord, or Reddit!
  11. Hello everyone, We've put together an FAQ to help answer some of the questions we've seen and expect to see about DDR5 memory. This post will be updated as we get additional information to share and receive feedback from the community. CORSAIR DDR5 FAQ - (Updated 11/23/2021) Q: Why do we need DDR5? A: Just like with the transition from DDR3 to DDR4, DDR5 is capable of hitting faster speeds, increases effective bandwidth at equivalent data rates, improves bus utilization efficiency for high core count systems, it’s capable of higher densities, and it consumes less power for equivalent or better performance than DDR4. In short, DDR4 reached its limits and DDR5 has been able to push beyond that threshold. Q: How does DDR5 compare to DDR4? A: DDR5 has improved overall bandwidth of up to 1.36X compared to DDR4 at the same clockspeed (comparing DDR4-3200 to DDR5-3200) and improves memory bus utilization as a result. DDR5 can also run at higher clock frequencies, while DDR4 modules at a similar speed rating are the result of very careful binning. Q: Is DDR5 backwards compatible with DDR4? A: No. DDR5 and DDR4 may have the same number of pins, however they are not pin to pin compatible and the key notches are in a different location on the module in order to prevent installation on an incompatible motherboard, DDR5 will only be compatible with upcoming platforms from Intel and AMD which will require a new motherboard and processor. Q: How do I verify if my PC or motherboard are compatible with DDR5 Memory? A: Our memory finder will be updated as new memory kits and motherboards are released in order to help determine which memory is compatible with your current PC hardware, and what memory options we have available for you. Q: Does DDR5 have XMP? A: Yes! DDR5 employs a new specification, XMP 3.0, while DDR4 remains on XMP 2.0. Q: How does XMP work on DDR5? A: Very similarly to DDR3 and DDR4, but with some improvements. For starters, up to two pre-configured profiles are included on DDR5 modules. DDR5 goes a step further by allowing you to save up to two custom XMP profiles directly to the module, so if you love to tweak settings, you can further push your memory modules and save those settings for later use. If your motherboard supports the custom XMP feature, you’ll be able to do these tweaks either through your motherboard BIOS/UEFI or through software utilities like CORSAIR iCUE (in an upcoming update). Q: Can I combine multiple kits of CORSAIR DDR5 memory? A: While you certainly can purchase multiple kits of CORSAIR DDR5 memory, we strongly recommend that you do not combine them as our memory kits are only validated for their rated performance when using only the modules provided within that specific kit. Combining multiple kits, even if they are rated for the same speed, may result in your memory modules not being able to hit their rated performance specification. Q: Why am I encountering stability issues with XMP? A: If you have trouble with stability using either XMP profile, we recommend either manually entering the speed and timings and voltage your DDR5 kit is rated for or running your memory at its default setting until your motherboard vendor provides a BIOS update to improve stability. Q: I'm running at the default setting for my DDR5 kit, but my system still isn't stable. A: Double-check to see which memory slots your DDR5 is installed in against your motherboard’s instruction manual. We’ve found that you have to install your DIMMs in the primary set of memory channels first, in order, to ensure stability. If this checks out, please contact our tech support. Q: Why is my CORSAIR DDR5 memory not being detected in CORSAIR iCUE? A: CORSAIR DDR5 memory relies on the SPD Write function in your motherboard BIOS in order to communicate with CORSAIR iCUE for features such as controlling RGB lighting. Check your motherboard BIOS settings to ensure that SPD Write is enabled. On ASUS motherboards, this can be found in the BIOS under AI Tweaker (Navigate and set: AI Tweaker -> Tweaker's Paradise -> SPD Write Disable = False) Q: What's the difference between Dominator Platinum RGB DDR5 and Vengeance DDR5? A: Vengeance DDR5 is our mainstream DDR5, utilizing a standard-height PCB and heatspreader with no RGB lighting. Dominator Platinum RGB DDR5 incorporates DHX cooling technology and a larger, more robust heatspreader with RGB lighting powered by CORSAIR iCUE. Q: Is there a difference between DDR5 and GDDR5? A: GDDR5 is graphics memory based on older DDR3 memory technology and was designed for use in graphics-intensive applications such as video cards and game consoles when it was introduced. It is not the same as DDR5 memory. Q: Where can I learn more about DDR5? A: We’ve put together a blog post that provides more information as well as a dedicated landing page regarding this new memory technology.
  12. We’ve partnered up with our friends at HWBOT to put together an overclocking competition that everyone can participate in before we celebrate the launch of DDR5 later this year! Requirements: You must use CORSAIR DDR4 memory No engineering/qualification samples of other components are allowed The rig you use must be yours and you must use the same platform (CPU/motherboard) for all 3 stages of the contest No sub-ambient cooling allowed, let's see what you can do with a standard air cooler / liquid cooling Contest Details: The competition will take place over the course of 3 different stages, each lasting roughly 2 weeks to give you time to dial in your overclock and get the highest score you can get for each benchmark (the benchmark will change for each stage). The first stage kicked off on August 15th and will run through September 7th (at the time of writing, you've got 18 days to get your first submission in for this stage of the competition). Entry Details: If you want to participate in this contest, head on over to HWBOT for the full list of rules and other information you need to get started! Prizes? There are prizes, right? Indeed! We're giving away prize packs to the top 5 competitors, including some keyboards, mice, and of course hardware for your next build like a MP600 PRO SSD and one of our new RMx power supplies! If you do well enough, you'll also get the chance to be among the first to get some kits of DDR5 memory when they launch later this year! Best of luck to all that participate!
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