dominator vs vengance

[nerdnooby]

ok so I'm hoping some one can tell me why dominator ram is £80 pound more then vengeance, when vengeance runs at the same MHz as the dominator and has the same latency

shourly the vengeance is better for the price so why does every one chooses dominator ram over vengeance ?

    £259.99

Dominator Platinum 32GB (4x8GB) DDR4 PC4-21300C15 2666MHz Quad Channel Kit (CMD32GX4M4A2666C"Dominator Platinum high-performance DDR4 memory is designed for world-class system builds. It's built with hand-screened ICs, undergoes rigorous performance testing, and incorporates patented DHX cooling for reliable performance in demanding environments.

The DDR4 form factor is optimized for the latest Intel X99 Series motherboards, and modules are compatibility-tested across multiple X99 Series motherboards for reliably fast performance. Extracting maximum performance is easy -- built-in XMP 2.0 support gives you trouble-free, automatic overclocking.
Dominator Platinum modules work with the Corsair Link system for temperature monitoring, and you can even enhance the subtle white LED lighting by adding a light bar kit (available separately) to match or contrast it with your system.


Specification:-
- 2666MHz (PC4-21300)
- CAS Timings: 15-17-17-35
- Voltage: 1.20v

   £179.99

"Vengeance 32GB (4x8GB) DDR4 PC4-21300C15 2666MHz Quad Channel Kit - Black (CMK32GX4M4A2666C1"

Vengeance LPX memory is designed for high-performance overclocking. The heatspreader is made of pure aluminum for faster heat dissipation, and the eight-layer PCB helps manage heat and provides superior overclocking headroom. Each IC is individually screened for performance potential.

The DDR4 form factor is optimized for the latest Intel X99 Series motherboards and offers higher frequencies, greater bandwidth, and lower power consumption than DDR3 modules. Vengeance LPX DDR4 modules are compatibility-tested across X99 Series motherboards for reliably fast performance. There’s XMP 2.0 support for trouble-free automatic overclocking. And, they’re available in multiple colors to match your motherboard, your components, or just your style.


Specification:-
- 2666MHz (PC4-21300)
- CAS Timings: 15-17-17-35
- Voltage: 1.20v

 

[Nexxus]

aesthetics

 

at least it was when looking at my ram back for DDR3 

[NationsAnarchy]

The Dominator kit has a more advanced heatsink, better memory chips and are better for overclocking, that's the difference I can tell. Whereas the Vengeance kit is more of a basic kit without tackling too much into OC.

[WoodenMarker]

Dominator Platinum does use better components but the main reason for the pricing is because of aesthetics and its reputation.

[Messisan321]

Isnt the dominator solid steel or something like that?

[harrynowl]

Well apart from one batch (which are Samsung D-Die) they're both based on Hynix MFR ICs. Just the Dominators are binned. 

You're paying for the name and a heatsink for the most part, and the binning I guess, but MFRs are only good for raw frequency.

There are objectively way better DDR4 DIMMs to get based on B-Die Samsung (Like Trident-Zs) if you really cared that much about the performance.

[Qwerty2323]

Dominator has isses with cpu coolers because of massive size. Beside something extreme performance or going for looks which from top looks nothing much so most people vengeance is best.