What is DHX?

When it comes to high-performance computing, every component matters. Each part of your system contributes to the overall experience. One often-overlooked component is your system memory (DRAM). At CORSAIR, we understand the importance of memory and its impact on performance for gaming, productivity, and everyday tasks. With our DHX technology leading the charge, we’ve been able to continuously push the industry standard for high-performance memory that allows gamers, content creators, and PC enthusiasts to achieve maximum performance.

Introduced in 2006, DHX, which stands for Dual-path Heat eXchange, is a cooling solution designed to address a common problem with high-performance RAM modules: excessive heat. When you're pushing your system to the limit with demanding tasks like gaming, content creation, or heavy multitasking, your RAM can generate a significant amount of heat. This excess heat can lead to performance degradation and even system instability (errors, crashes, BSOD). The mission of our DHX technology is simple: keep your memory modules cool to ensure prolonged peak performance. Here's how it works:

DHX employs a unique dual-path cooling design that combines efficient heatsinks with specially designed PCBs. These heatsinks are constructed from materials such as aluminum, which are excellent at absorbing and dissipating heat. The PCBs are optimized to facilitate the efficient transfer of heat from the memory chips to the heatsinks.

In addition to the heatsinks, our RAM modules equipped with DHX technology feature clever design elements such as extended fins or ridges on the heatsinks. These enhancements increase the surface area exposed to airflow, allowing for even better cooling performance. With the protruded design, your system’s airflow will have an easier time reaching the modules for cooling. No need to worry whether or not your memory is staying cool enough during intense tasks.

By effectively managing heat, our DHX technology helps prevent overheating, which can lead to memory instability and performance bottlenecks. Without sufficient cooling, your memory modules would thermally throttle, leading to the slowdown of your entire system or notorious BSOD.

Our DOMINATOR PLATINUM and DOMINATOR TITANIUM series are equipped with DHX, which both employ high-end performance and eye-catching aesthetics.