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VENGEANCE vs DOMINATOR: What’s the difference?

When it comes to memory, CORSAIR has been in the game for a while, providing DIY builders with high-performance memory kits for their systems.

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If you're planning your next upgrade and are shopping for memory, you may come across two big names in the CORSAIR memory lineup: VENGEANCE and DOMINATOR. What's the difference between them?

Making an Impression

VENGEANCE memory kits are stylish and, more importantly, are available in a variety of different colors and styles, with modules kitted out with dazzling RGB lighting or a stealthy low-profile look without the light show.

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DOMINATOR memory kits, on the other hand, have always been about making a statement. As the premiere memory product we offer, DOMINATOR kits have standout styling cues. But ultimately, it's up to your preference which to go with.

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DHX: Dual-path Heat eXchange

The key difference between similarly specced kits of VENGEANCE and DOMINATOR memory, other than the aesthetics, is the use of dual-path heat exchange (DHX) technology in the latter.

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DHX technology is exclusive to the DOMINATOR series

DHX employs both the aluminum heatsinks on the outside of a memory module as well as a specially designed PCB to conduct heat away from the memory chips more efficiently. Since DOMINATOR memory kits use DHX as part of their core design, you can generally expect higher memory stability when you really push these kits to the bleeding edge of performance through overclocking. You can read more about DHX in this article.

Picking Memory

When it comes to picking a kit of memory, things like compatibility, capacity, performance, and style all factor into what goes into your next build. If you need help picking out the right memory for your system upgrade, try our Memory Finder. If you're planning an entirely new build, our PC Builder will help guide you through the process of picking components from start to finish!

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