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Corsair Puts Vengeance DDR5 Two-Module Kits in Transparent, Tamper-Evident Packaging

The shift responds to rising RAM fraud driven by higher prices.

Overview

  • Corsair has begun rolling out clear recycled-plastic clamshells with tamper-evident seals for Vengeance DDR5 two-module kits, including RGB, non-RGB, and RGB RS models.
  • Other Vengeance configurations, such as four-module kits, will keep paper boxes for now with reintroduced security labels, with wider packaging alignment planned next.
  • The visible clamshell lets buyers and store staff verify modules before purchase and during returns, helping catch counterfeit swaps and deter theft.
  • The update follows increased reports of fake DDR5 kits and return scams that swap in DDR4 or dummy sticks as memory prices have climbed.
  • The design makes interference obvious via a tear-away seal and appears to provide ESD protection, with a small cardboard band retained for specifications and branding.