G.Skill Sniper-X DDR4 3600 MHz review

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Final Words & Conclusion

Final Words & Conclusion

G.SKILL offers a lovely new kit, in many varieties and frequencies. We discussed that many times already, extremely fast clocked memory helps you in performance, but just a tiny little bit. More memory over faster memory is preferred as there are always other bottlenecks in your Intel Z270/Z370 PC that are more important. You could go for a 2133/2400 MHz kit there, especially if you need to go quad-channel. In dual-channel, however, faster-clocked memory can make a little more sense.

Pleasant Aesthetics

The DIMMs we tested today are high-density 8GB DIMM modules and, as such, it is impressive to see that this kit can easily run an up-to 3600 MHz frequency. G.Skill for now only offers 8GB DIMMs, meaning you will be tied to a 16GB, 32GB, 64GB kit or a 128GB kit. With current DRAM pricing, however, I assume that last option would be out of reach :). Our kit does so with a what is considered average latency timings (CL19) and a 1.35 Voltage. Obviously, the kit tested today is targeted at the latest series Coffee Lake Intel processor solutions that allow 3600 MHz on that memory quite easily. Overclocking wise we fooled around with it a little and you will be limited alright, changing CL from 19 results in crashes. So if you are not an uber enthusiast pro-overclocker, your best bet is to simply use the XMP configured timings. I mean, at the XMP default (for this kit) you can already run 3600 MHz. 

 

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No LEDs, the Sniper-X DDR4 DIMM series is simply a proper DDR4 memory series as well. At anywhere from 2,133 to 3,600 MHz you have nice bandwidth/performance, frequency and then you combine it with the tasty and camo aesthetic looks. So yes, this memory just looks great. Obviously, the kit tested today is targeted at the latest series Z270/Z370 Intel motherboard solutions


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Conclusion

G.SKILL has a nice memory kit offering here at hand with the Sniper-X series. We like that the memory itself is fast and runs stable at 3600 MHz with merely a flick of the XMP BIOS switch. DRAM prices are going up and down a lot at the moment due to shortages, making it more expensive than needed really. For your money, you receive DIMMs with a proper lifetime warranty. As stated, the kit is easy to configure over SPD XMP profiles and gives a nice feel in quality. G.Skill has a wide bracket of products in their portfolio that range from lower clocked to high-frequency and low latency kits. Basically, as much as you are willing to spend on a DDR4 memory kit matches something that G.Skill offers. Obviously, the Sniper-X series is a more mainstream series. If you purchase this memory to combine on Coffee Lake, really, the DDR4 memory frequency isn't that important. If the price is much better, a 2133 MHz 2x8 GB kit would even get my recommendation. Ideally, a 3200 MHz kit might be a good sweet-spot as, from what we see, that's only a tenner extra over the cheapest kits. The kit as tested today is for the guys and gals that want proper numbers on everything in their system, with a design that matches their motherboard and chassis aesthetics. In closing, high-frequency MHz kits remain trivial when it comes to actual real-world performance benefits, so please keep in mind that we deem volume to matter more than frequency. That, of course, is different for AMD Ryzen setups, where we recommend 3200 MHz. Sixteen GB will be our recommendation for a proper gaming rig (2x8GB) and 32GB for more professional usage or to be a little more future proof. Again, G.Skill covers these DIMMs with a limited lifetime warranty as well. Highly recommended.

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