Corsair’s Domainator Platinum RGB DDR4 RAM was first released back in 2019, featuring the iconic heat spreader design and unique CAPELLIX RGB LEDs. A year later, a new white edition of the memory is added to the lineup. We will be testing the performance of our 16 GB (2 x 8 GB) kit in this review.
Unboxing
The Dominator Platinum RGB are shipped inside a polygon-shaped packaging. It has the Corsair logo, capacity and model name at the front. A short list of features, translated to seven different languages, is printed on the other side of the box.
Our particular sample is a dual channel 16 GB kit (CMT16GX4M2C3600C18W), with two compatible 8 GB sticks at 3600 MHz. You can choose to have frequency from 3200 MHz to 4800 HMz, and capacity from 16 GB to 128 GB (available only in kits).
The actual memory module is securely placed inside a plastic case, surrounded by high-density foam. There is no additional paperwork in the box.
Corsair Dominator Platinum RGB White DDR4-3600 16GB Kit
The white edition RAM retains the same heat spreader design as the original Dominator Platinum RGB. But instead of an all-black stealth look, the body and die-casted zinc-alloy top bar are now coated/anodized in white, while the aluminium fins and screws are in gold. A sticker with information, like serial number, part number, rated frequency and timings, can be found at the back.
The memory stick has a length of about 136 mm and height of 56 mm. The 288 golden pins are standard for all DDR4 RAM, which are used to transfer both power and data.
One of the most stand out features from the Dominator Platinum RGB is the 12 individually-addressable CAPELLIX RGB LEDs. This new LED mounting method allows for 60% brighter and more power efficient than traditional surface-mounted (SMD) LEDs, as well as extended longevity. The LED arrays are installed on the printed circuit board (PCB) underneath the heatsink. The light will shine through the diffuser at the top. The “DOMINATOR” wording is on a darkened black plastic, which will also be lit up.
Review
Testing Methodology
To evaluate the performance of the particular memory kit, we use a total of three benchmarking software. AIDA64‘s internal “Cache and Memory Benchmark” is used to determine the read, write and copy speeds, as well as the latency. Cinebench R15‘s CPU test is perfect for testing how the memory kit’s speeds affect CPU performance. SiSoftware Sandra can show the total bandwidth, latency and throughput. The memory kit will be tested in three different settings/profiles.
Our Dominator Platinum RGB White has a default SPD frequency at 2133 MHz. In AIDA64 Memory Benchmark, it beat all the slower memory kits we tested as expected at 3600 MHz. It had speeds about 2.2% to 2.9% less than the HyperX Predator RGB (its review here).
The Dominator Platinum RGB had latency of about 64.2 ns at 2133 MHz. It decreased drastically to 50.9 ns at 3600 MHz, which is the second best result in the chart.
In Cinebench R15, the RAM scored 904 and 912 respectively. We are considering retesting all our memory kits in a more controlled environment with Cinebench R20 in the future.
The Dominator Platinum RGB was on par with other memory kits in both bandwidth and throughput in SiSoftware Sandra. However, it had slightly higher latency at 26 ns, which is 42.9% longer than the Predator RGB.
There are a total of 12 individual lighting zones on each memory stick. The software has 11 predefined lighting effects, such as rainbow, visor and color wave. iCUE allows you to change the colors of the RGB LEDs, based on the temperatures of the connected components.
The lighting of the Dominator Platinum RGB is extremely bright and colorful. Light is diffused perfectly to both the top and sides, without concentrated lighting hotspots.
Conclusion
The Corsair Dominator Platinum RGB is irrefutably one of the most premium memory kits in the market, with exceptional build quality and distinctive RGB lighting. The addition of the white edition makes it suitable for more outstanding white-themed PC builds. Performance was comparable to RAM kits at similar frequencies, which should have ample headroom to squeeze out more through overclocking and timing tweaks.
The iCUE software offers a comprehensive list of customization. There are a lot of built-in lighting effects. The RGB lighting, accompanied by the gold aluminum fins, looks very attractive and has smooth transitions between effects.
The Dominator Platinum RGB White costs the same as the black version at $159.99 USD (MSRP), along with the lifetime warranty. Memory prices are prone to change frequently. At the time of this review, the HyperX Predator RGB is on sale for around $156 USD; Corsair Vengeance RGB PRO at $95 USD (in equivalent speed and capacity). If you do not mind the RGB lighting and build quality, you can easily double the total capacity of the memory kit with similar amount of money. That said, the Dominator Platinum RGB will not disappoint you, if you have enough cash to spare.
You can purchase the memory from your local/online resellers or the links below from Amazon and Newegg.
Thanks Corsair for providing us the memory for review. (Review Sample)
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In YouTube’s mobile app, there is a very helpful gesture, which allows users to double-tap the edge of the screen to skip or reverse a short portion of a video. By default, double-tapping once will change the time by 10 seconds. But, do you know the time can be easily adjusted in the settings?
Procedures
The process is actually simple and straightforward.
Press the circle profile icon on the top right corner in the YouTube App’s home screen.
Click “Settings” will open up an extensive list of menus for configurations.
Select “General”.
Scroll down until you see the “Double-tap to seek” or “Skip forward and back” sections.
Click on that and a selection window will pop up.
You can choose from 5 seconds to 60 seconds for the double-tapping gesture, based on your own preferences.
That’s it. Now, the YouTube app will skip forward or backward by the amount of time you want.
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Thermalright is an well-established company, specialized in PC air cooling hardware. Last year, it released the new Turbo Right series liquid all-in-one CPU coolers to the market. We are lucky to get our hands on a couple of them for review. Let’s check them out.
Unboxing
There are a total of four models in the Turbo Right series, including the 240, 360, 240 C and 360 C. The differences between them are the sizes and materials used in the radiators. The packaging design is nearly identical across all versions.
A large photo of the cooler covers most of the front of the box, while a few features are highlighted at the back.
A specification list is printed on the side with information, like radiator/fan dimensions, fan speed and weight. The model number and EAN code is the only way to distinguish between the 240/240 C and 360/360 C.
Everything is neatly packed inside a recyclable carton box. The CPU block and tubing are wrapped inside plastic bags for extra protection during shipping.
This particular Turbo Right 240 gets two 120 mm cooling fans inside. There are a ARGB lighting controller, a bottle of coolant and a tube of TF4 thermal compound. Thermalright also includes a high-quality screwdriver for installation. The Turbo right series AIO coolers are compatible with Intel CPU sockets from LGA 775 to LGA 2066, and AMD FM1 to AM4 sockets. There is no support for the AMD Threadripper HEDT platform (TR4).
Thermalright Turbo Right 240/360 C AIO CPU Cooler
The Thermalright Turbo Right cooler has a squarish CPU block, which is integrated with a water pump. The pump motor can spin up to 2800 RPM, powered via a 3-pin connector. The flow indicator is lit by addressable-RGB LEDs, and can be seen through the top transparent plastic window.
The Turbo Right cooler is equipped with a polished, nickel-plated copper base to contact with the integrated heat spreader (IHS) of the CPU. Behind that is a series of 0.1 mm wide micro-channels to increase the surface area for heat dissipation.
There is a coolant refill port on the side of the CPU block, which users can add coolant to the system, after it evaporates over time. Instructions on how to do that are in the user manual.
The Turbo Right 240 has a 240 mm thin radiator, made entirely out of aluminum. It is 277 mm in length, 120 mm in width and 27 mm in thickness. All the “C” versions are fitted with more expensive and efficient copper radiator fins.
According to our measurements, the fin density is on par with most AIO CPU coolers at about 20 to 21 fins per inch (FPI) each row.
Both the 240 mm and 360 mm coolers are paired with around 400 mm of standard sleeved EPDM (ethylene propylene diene monomer) rubber tubing, which is flexible enough to make room for different mounting positions.
Thermalright decided to use the TY-121BP as the default cooling fans for the Turbo Right AIOs. The fan is capable of running from 600 RPM to 1800 RPM, and can be controlled via a 4-pin PWM connector. It is rated to generate up to 77.28 CFM of airflow and 2.72 mmH2O of static pressure. Anti-vibration pads are found on each corner both sides to reduce unwanted noises.
The addressable RGB lighting on the CPU block can be controlled either by the included controller or compatible motherboard software (such as ASUS Aura Sync and MSI Mystic Light Sync) with a 3-pin 5V header.
Review
We have updated our CPU cooler tests to more reflect real-world cooling performance of coolers.
Testing Methodology
To find out how the cooler performs, a total of three benchmarks are included. AIDA64 is used to run a CPU stress test. CPU, FPU and system cache are all stressed to create as much heat output as possible. Also, Cinebench R15 and Cinebench R20 are used to simulate real-world CPU load (like video-editing or rendering). It will be run continuously for three times. The highest CPU package temperatures are recorded. Ambient temperature is around 20°C to 23°C.
Results will be taken at a 50% fan speed and 100% speed, controlled via the motherboard CPU PWM fan header. Both single-fan and dual-fan configuration of the cooler will be tested.
In AIDA64, we observed both the Turbo Right 240 and Turbo Right 360 C reaching 60°C, with the cooling fans set to 50%. Ramping up the fans to full speed, the CPU package’s temperatures dropped to 59°C and 58°C respectively. Although the two coolers managed to keep the temps at around the same values, the ambient temps were slightly different. Therefore, the 360 C performed about 2°C to 3°C better, after the adjustments.
The same pictures happened in Cinbench R15 and R20. The temperatures are equal in 50% PWM fan speed, and they were 1°C apart when in full speed.
Comparison
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The Turbo Right 240 performed similar as a large single-tower air coolers, like the Noctua NH-U14S (its review here) and NH-U12A (its review here). The temperature delta sat at around 37°C.
Conclusion
The Turbo Right series AIO CPU coolers are nice attempts from Thermalright, with comparable cooling performance as flagship air coolers. Both the 240 and 360 C were able to maintain our overclocked CPU (drawing over 100 watts of power) at around 60°C. The inclusion of a flow and water level indicator through the plastic window is a great touch to add some uniqueness to the cooler.
The two TY-121BP fans did an acceptable job in removing the heat from the radiator, albeit generating relatively more noises at higher RPM ranges. Unfortunately, Thermalright chose not to pair the coolers with RGB fans, along with the CPU block.
It is harder to purchase the Turbo Right series coolers in North America, which they are priced from $4390 NTD to $5190 NTD (around $150 USD to $175 USD). They cost similar as other same-sized AIO coolers in the market. All versions come with a 2-year warranty.
Thanks Thermalright for providing us the coolers for review. (Review Sample)
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