TeamGroup T-Force ZEUS 16GB 3200MHz DDR4 Memory Review
Peter Donnell / 4 years ago
How Much Does It Cost?
Prices seem to be a little uncertain right now. Coming through lockdown, and just having had black Friday, the TeamGroup T-Force ZEUS DDR4 Memory should be priced pretty competitively. I’d guess around £20-30 less than most RGB kits with thick heatsinks would be a safe bet. You can check for up to date price and stock on Amazon UK here.
Overview
I have a mixed feeling about this memory as it’s obviously nothing near as fancy as what we usually get in the office to test. I don’t see the need for huge heatsinks and RGB on every memory kit through, but well… it’s still nice to have those things anyway. I have been spoilt with ultra-expensive and high-end stuff over the years though, and that only makes the ZEUS look a little weaker than it actually is. Sure, it’s slim and light, but as we saw in the performance testing, it can hold its own quite well.
Design
It’s really simple, and honestly, that’s a good thing. It keeps the cost down, and it’s perfect for those who simply don’t care about wild shapes and RGB lights. We don’t all need that, and actually, some builds would look stupid with them. These are really easy to work with and they won’t conflict with coolers and other hardware like some kits do.
The heatsink is basic, but it gets the job done. This isn’t a blazing fast kit, so it doesn’t need extreme cooling given it runs at a humble 1.2v.
Performance
The TeamGroup T-Force ZEUS 2x8GB 3200MHz isn’t going to set any records, and it was never designed to. It’s one of the slowest kits we’ve tested for a while, but honestly, it’s not THAT slow. It’s sitting ever so slightly behind other kits we’ve tested, but really the difference is small enough you’ll barely notice. I could say the same about the performance gains on some much more expensive kits too actually. It’s competitive, and honestly, I think that’s compliment enough.
Should I Buy Them?
At the right price, this is a great kit for any system build. They’re designed to be more than fast enough without paying for all the extra stuff you don’t need. Trimmed back they may be, but they still look slick with the black PCB and vivid red and silver on the heatsink. The timings and speeds could be faster, of course they could, but then they’ve also cost more. I think they strike a good ballance.
