The addlink Spider X5 CL38 Black is a 32GB (2 x 16GB) DDR5 kit from addlink’s AddGame Spider X5 RGB series, rated at 6000 MT/s with CAS latency 38 and finished with a black aluminium heat spreader and RGB strip. It loads its speed through Intel XMP 3.0 or AMD EXPO and fits Intel and AMD DDR5 desktops. Totot ships it from UAE stock.
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Is the addlink Spider X5 CL38 Black the smart buy?
Most of the speed in a DDR5-6000 kit comes from the 6000 MT/s transfer rate, not the last couple of CL points. The addlink Spider X5 CL38 Black runs the same 6000 MT/s as the CL36 kit, with two 16GB modules in dual channel, the same black Spider totem heat spreader and the same RGB strip. What changes is two clock cycles of CAS latency.
In time, CL38 at 6000 MT/s equals 38 x 2000 / 6000, about 12.7 ns, against 12.0 ns for CL36. That 0.7 ns is real but small: in games limited by the graphics card it rarely shows, and in office work, browsing or video playback it does not show at all. If you would rather spend the difference on a better GPU or a larger SSD, CL38 is the sensible choice.
First boot and enabling the 6000 MT/s profile
Fit the modules in the two slots your motherboard manual names for dual channel, usually the second and fourth from the CPU. Boot once without changes so the board trains the memory at its default SPD speed. Then open the BIOS: on Intel boards look for XMP and pick the profile, on AMD boards look for EXPO. Save and restart, and the addlink Spider X5 CL38 Black should report 6000 MT/s.
addlink notes that reaching the rated speed involves overclocking and may need BIOS adjustments. If the system does not boot with the profile, the board will normally restore defaults after a few tries. Updating the motherboard BIOS often improves DDR5 compatibility, so do that first on a new build.
Black heat spreader, controlled lighting
The black Spider X5 uses an aluminium heat spreader that addlink describes as CNC-machined, with the Spider totem pattern and ADDGAME branding across the face. A multi-zone RGB strip sits on top. On a dark board the modules read as a solid black block with a line of light above it.
Lighting control runs through your motherboard: addlink lists ASUS Aura Sync, Gigabyte RGB Fusion 2.0, MSI Mystic Light and ASRock Polychrome Sync. That means one app for fans, strips and the addlink Spider X5 CL38 Black, with no separate memory software to install.
The rest, in brief
addlink builds Spider X5 with on-die ECC and a PMIC on each module, using selected DDR5 ICs, and states support for Intel and AMD DDR5 desktop platforms. The module is 41 mm tall (133.7 x 41 x 7.7 mm), takes power from the slot, and is made in Taiwan.
Who This Is Not For
Competitive players who chase every frame at 1080p may prefer the CL36 version, which is about 0.7 ns quicker at the same speed. The addlink Spider X5 CL38 Black does not fit DDR4 boards or laptops. Systems whose CPU or board cannot run 6000 MT/s will run it slower. If your build is white or silver, the silver Spider X5 is the better visual match.
Ordering the addlink Spider X5 CL38 Black in the UAE
Delivery from Totot’s UAE warehouse reaches any emirate in up to 3 business days and is free on orders of AED 300 or more. If the kit is faulty or not the one you ordered, return it within 14 days; please let us know about shipping damage within 48 hours of receipt. Pay with 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 CL38, 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: CL38
- 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
Is the addlink Spider X5 CL38 Black slower than the CL36 kit?
Yes, slightly: about 12.7 ns first-word latency versus 12.0 ns, at the same 6000 MT/s.
Do I have to enable anything in the BIOS?
Yes. addlink says the rated speed needs the XMP or EXPO profile enabled; otherwise the kit runs at its default SPD speed.
Will the kit still work if my board cannot run 6000 MT/s?
Yes. It runs at the highest speed the board supports, according to addlink.
Is this a 2 x 16GB kit?
Yes. Two 16GB DDR5 modules, 32GB in total, for dual-channel use.
Does it work with Intel 12th, 13th and 14th Gen desktops?
Yes. addlink lists Intel 600 and 700 series platforms; 14th Gen uses the same boards.
Is software needed for the RGB?
No separate memory app. Lighting runs through the motherboard’s RGB software.
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