The addlink Spider X5 CL36 Black is a 32GB DDR5 kit of two 16GB modules from addlink’s AddGame Spider X5 RGB gaming line, rated at 6000 MT/s with CAS latency 36 and finished in black. It supports Intel XMP 3.0 and AMD EXPO, has an aluminium heat spreader with an RGB strip, and fits Intel and AMD DDR5 desktops. It is in stock in the UAE and ships from Totot.
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Why CL36 matters on the addlink Spider X5 CL36 Black
Two DDR5-6000 kits can look identical on the box and still respond differently. The number that separates them is CAS latency, the count of clock cycles between a read request and the first data coming back. Because DDR5 runs two transfers per clock, a quick way to turn CL into time is CL x 2000 / MT/s.
For the addlink Spider X5 CL36 Black that gives 36 x 2000 / 6000 = 12.0 ns. The CL38 version of the same kit works out to about 12.7 ns. The gap is roughly 0.7 ns, close to 6 percent, and it is the reason enthusiasts pay attention to the CL figure. In practice it shows most in CPU-bound games at high frame rates, where the processor waits on memory more often; in GPU-bound games at 1440p or 4K the difference is hard to see.
6000 MT/s: the speed most DDR5 builds aim for
addlink lists 6000 MT/s among the Spider X5 speeds that carry both Intel XMP 3.0 and AMD EXPO profiles. That matters for AMD Ryzen builds, where many players treat 6000 MT/s as the comfortable target, and for Intel Core desktops that run it without stress.
Out of the box the addlink Spider X5 CL36 Black starts at its default SPD speed. addlink says the rated speed needs the XMP or EXPO profile enabled in the BIOS, and that if a board cannot run the profile, the kit falls back to the highest speed the board supports or to JEDEC speeds. You do not lose the memory if a profile fails; you only lose some speed until you adjust it.
The addlink Spider X5 CL36 Black in a stealth black build
addlink’s Spider X5 comes in black and silver. The black version uses a dark aluminium heat spreader with the Spider totem cut into it and the ADDGAME logo, topped by a frosted RGB strip. It disappears into black motherboards, dark VRM heatsinks and black cable sleeves, so the only thing that stands out is the light bar.
If you prefer a quiet look, set the lighting to a single static colour or switch it off in your motherboard software. The addlink Spider X5 CL36 Black syncs with ASUS Aura Sync, Gigabyte RGB Fusion 2.0, MSI Mystic Light and ASRock Polychrome Sync, according to addlink, so it follows the same effects as your fans and strips.
The rest, in brief
Each module carries on-die ECC and a PMIC for power stability, built on selected DDR5 ICs. The aluminium spreader is 41 mm tall and the module measures 133.7 x 41 x 7.7 mm. Power comes from the DDR5 slot, so there is no extra cable. addlink makes Spider X5 in Taiwan and supports both Intel and AMD DDR5 desktops.
Who This Is Not For
The addlink Spider X5 CL36 Black is DDR5 desktop memory; it will not fit DDR4 motherboards or laptops. If your board or CPU cannot hold 6000 MT/s, the kit runs slower until you lower the profile. Users who only browse and do office work will not feel the CL36 advantage over cheaper kits. And if your case is built around white or silver parts, the silver Spider X5 will match better than this black one.
Ordering the addlink Spider X5 CL36 Black in the UAE
Totot ships the kit from UAE stock to every emirate within up to 3 business days, with free delivery on orders from AED 300. You can return it within 14 days if it is defective or not what you ordered; shipping damage needs to be reported within 48 hours of delivery. Payment by cash on delivery, Tabby or Tamara.
Browse more RAM (Random Access Memory) at Totot, or see the official addlink page for full product details.
Technical Specifications
- Product: addlink AddGame Spider X5 DDR5 RGB, 32GB (2 x 16GB), 6000 MT/s CL36, Black
- Module type: DDR5 UDIMM, 288-pin (desktop)
- Kit: 2 x 16GB, dual-channel
- Rated speed: 6000 MT/s with the XMP 3.0 or EXPO profile enabled
- CAS latency: CL36
- Voltage: addlink lists 1.1 V to 1.3 V for Spider X5 kits from 4800 to 6400 MT/s; the exact value is on the module label
- Profiles: Intel XMP 3.0, AMD EXPO
- Heat spreader: Aluminium with Spider totem design, black
- Lighting: RGB strip; ASUS Aura Sync, Gigabyte RGB Fusion 2.0, MSI Mystic Light, ASRock Polychrome Sync
- Features: On-die ECC, PMIC, selected DDR5 ICs, no extra power cable
- Dimensions: 133.7 x 41 x 7.7 mm (41 mm height)
- Platforms: Intel and AMD DDR5 desktops
- Made in: Taiwan
- Warranty: 1-year warranty from Totot
FAQ
How much faster is the addlink Spider X5 CL36 Black than the CL38 version?
12.0 ns versus about 12.7 ns first-word latency at 6000 MT/s, a gap of roughly 0.7 ns.
Does it work on AMD Ryzen 7000 and 9000 boards?
Yes. addlink lists EXPO alongside XMP 3.0 for its 6000 MT/s Spider X5 kits, and support for AMD DDR5 platforms.
Is the heat spreader fully black?
Yes. The black edition has a dark aluminium spreader with the Spider totem; the light bar on top is frosted for RGB.
Can I turn the RGB off?
Yes, through your motherboard’s RGB software, which addlink lists as Aura Sync, RGB Fusion 2.0, Mystic Light and Polychrome Sync.
Does it need a power cable for the lighting?
No. addlink says Spider X5 draws power from the DDR5 slot.
Will it clear my CPU cooler?
41 mm is the module height addlink lists; check your air cooler’s RAM clearance.
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