The Module

The modules come with the special black XMS heatspreaders. According to Corsair, they boast 95% more surface area than standard Corsair heatspreaders. This allows for greater heat dissipation.

As you can see, the modules are quite a bit taller than regular DDR memory modules. This allows for the inclusion of the activity LEDs as well as the larger XMS heatspreaders.

Here's a close-up of the front of the CMX1024-3500LLPRO module. As mentioned earlier, the Corsair 2GB XMS-3500LLPRO TwinX memory kit consists of two matched Corsair CMX1024- 3500LLPRO modules.

Front of the module

The front label confirms that this is truly a Corsair CMX1024-3500LLPRO module with a capacity of 1024MB, a rated DDR clock speed of 438MHz and rated timings of 2-3-2-6. There's also a revision number of XMS3502v1.2 which is useful if you need to query the Corsair RAM Guy for more technical details about these modules.

Label

The front and back heatspreaders are essentially the same. Both feature the same horizontally-ridged design with an embossed XMS logo placed just below the label area.

Back of the module

Here's a closer look at the ridged surface of the XMS heatspreaders. The ridged design increases the heatspreaders' surface area, which improves thermal dissipation.

Peeking under the heatspreaders, we noticed nothing out of the ordinary. The memory chips were all properly taped to the heatspreaders.

Under the heatspreaders

Unlike copper heatspreaders, these XMS heatspreaders are made from thicker and sturdier aluminium. So, they are less likely to be bent or dented.

Still, this does not mean you should attempt removing the heatspreaders. Note that removing the heatspreaders automatically voids the module's lifetime warranty. So, don't attempt it unless you absolutely MUST peek at the memory chips.