A Closer Look

The XPG SPECTRIX D60G sticks feature a "diamond cut" design that gives them a complex geometric profile.


Unlike most kits which have heat spreaders as the key in their aesthetic, the XPG SPECTRIX D60G is designed thoroughly around RGB LEDs, and the large white diffuser dominates the stick. Over the top of the diffuser is a brushed metal plate with a logo in the center, and triangular metal framing has been put on the sides.

The XPG SPECTRIX D60G sticks hardly have any markings; other than the logo and the specification sticker, the only other marking is "XPG" on the very top.


The specs for the XPG SPECTRIX D60G kits I received are respectable, though nowhere near as high as the top offering for this model line. 3200 MHz is a very popular choice, and a good compromise of cost/performance.


The sticks are single sided and joined to the LED diffuser with adhesive. I know there will be a lot of grumbling about heat dissipation, but I can assure you that I have had no trouble with stability with these sticks. While I would not recommend this kit if you want to run extreme voltages, you should not worry if used in any other way.


The PCB markings are more accessible on the XPG SPECTRIX D60G than on most recent sticks I have seen.


I like to weigh a stick from each kit I get as the difference in mass can be pretty drastic between kits. Mass is not the best indicator of cooling efficiency. While material can matter, of course, heat dissipation is reliant on surface area, not volume or mass. That said, it is still interesting to compare.

Considering the diffuser is entirely made out of plastic, it's no surprise that a XPG SPECTRIX D60G stick falls on the lighter end at 48.26 g. For height, it comes in at a little over 45 mm, right in that 45–50 mm average almost all kits conform to.