OLED display brings new twist to DDR5 memory kits, because why not

[Skye Jacobs]

Editor's take: Memory solution provider V-Color is trying to stand out in the crowded DDR5 market by adding OLED displays to its memory modules. The question is whether the screens will offer real utility or simply end up as another flashy gimmick.

V-Color is moving into new territory in the memory market with a product that combines high-speed performance with a feature most users have never seen on a RAM module: a built-in OLED display. The company has officially launched its XFinity+ memory kits, several months after first showcasing the technology at Computex.

Tom's Hardware notes that the integrated OLED screen functions without the extra connectors or cables usually associated with display-equipped hardware components. V-Color states that its patented screen retrieves data directly from the motherboard. It can show live system information, including memory profiles, capacity, speed, latency, voltage, and temperature.

The screen becomes active during POST and operates without extra cables or connectors typically required by display-equipped hardware. Unlike some RGB or screen-equipped components that allow custom visuals, the XFinity+ display does not support personal content, such as animations or images. Adjustable ARGB lighting remains available, but only through V-Color's own management software.

For Intel users, the XFinity+ kits will initially ship with DDR5-8200 to DDR5-9066 modules. Latencies range between CL38 and CL42, depending on the SKU. A DDR5-8200 option features Intel's 200S Boost certification, paired with CL40 performance. Customers have their choice of 32GB, 48GB, and 64GB modules, all with XMP support.

On AMD platforms, the kits extend to higher speeds, topping out with DDR5-9000 modules. The flagship kit offers 48GB with CL42 latency. V-Color also provides DDR5-8000 kits at CL40, available in 32GB to 64GB capacities. Lower-speed DDR5-6000 kits ship at CL26, CL28, or CL30 and come in 32GB modules, ultimately offering AMD users a broader range of options.

The new lineup will launch with black and white color options. Each kit includes one DIMM with an OLED display and one conventional module. V-Color plans to roll out SCC 2+2 packages later, combining the display-equipped units with RGB filler sticks.

V-Color plans to begin mass production of the XFinity+ in the third quarter, with initial availability limited to Newegg. Distribution will later expand to V-Color's online store, Amazon, and other global retailers. The company has not yet revealed pricing.

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OLED display brings new twist to DDR5 memory kits, because why not

 

[Cal Jeffrey]

Comcast Xfinity lawsuit in 3... 2... 1...

 

[axiomatic13]

So this is wasteful? There should only be one DIMM with the screen, and the others should just be non-screen DIMMs.

 

[ddferrari]

So this is wasteful? There should only be one DIMM with the screen, and the others should just be non-screen DIMMs.

Perhaps they edited this article after your comment, but the second to last paragraph states:

"The new lineup will launch with black and white color options. Each kit includes one DIMM with an OLED display and one conventional module"

 

[ddferrari]

Maybe this has (limited) practical use for servers, or the small minority of users who are sporting an open chassis.

For the rest of us, reading a tiny display inside the case is completely impractical, when there is free monitor-based software like hwinfo that gives all these stats and much, much more.

This is a silly gimmick for the majority of users.

 

[axiomatic13]

Perhaps they edited this article after your comment, but the second to last paragraph states:

"The new lineup will launch with black and white color options. Each kit includes one DIMM with an OLED display and one conventional module"

I quit reading. Thanks for pointing that out.

 

[dangh]

Every rgb on pc parts is only flashy gimmick. This is just the same crap.
In an unlikely event when light could be used to display faulty module single diode would be enough. But that's not about it, it's just trying to correlate pc haming with stroboscopic stroke. Sensory overload is must have for gamers, apparently.

 

[Later]

Why put a display somewhere nobody will look.......I know...... because there will be a lot of suckers/ I mean users, that will buy them.

 

[OortCloud]

Motherboard manufacturers and GFX card makers need to come together to agree a standard for squirting out a whole host of info on start-up diagnostics, speeds, fans, temps and utilisation into a serial stream to a motherboard header pin. We could then attach nice screens to these that sit on the side/front of the case and display a whole host of info in a much cleaner manner than the current HDMI output shenanigans. I'd certainly appreciate this and be glad to get rid of riva tuner and afterburner and all the other bits and pieces currently required.

 

[Cal Jeffrey]

Perhaps they edited this article after your comment, but the second to last paragraph states:

"The new lineup will launch with black and white color options. Each kit includes one DIMM with an OLED display and one conventional module"

Can confirm that this was stated in the original copy, not edited later.

 

[axiomatic13]

Can confirm that this was stated in the original copy, not edited later.

Yes, sorry, my cynicism got the better of me. I will do pushups.

 

[pcnthuziast]

I never understood the hate for RGB or any other aesthetic accessorization. If you don't like it, get stuff without it. There are always plenty of options.