G.Skill TridentZ 3200 MHz DDR4 memory review

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Final Words & Conclusion

Final Words & Conclusion

G.Skill has a terrific DDR4 memory series available, TridentZ excels in frequency and looks. I'll however say what I always say, if gaming is your thing then invest in a more expensive GPU, if raw CPU applications are your thing the invest in a better processor and if content creations is your thing extra memory matters more than faster memory. DDR4 DIMM memory can be found for everybody, cheap, mid-range uber overclockable -- but the fact remains that there is an enthusiast segment in the market that want great performance with no hassle with that one variable, it must look great... something special. The new G.Skill Trident Z modules are exactly that. Honestly each time I look at them the one thing that pops into my mind is the word "Nice".

 

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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 a 3200 MHz frequency. Our kit does so with a what is considered average latency timings (CL16) and a 1.35 Voltage. Obviously the kit tested today is targeted at the latest series Z170 Intel motherboard solutions that allow 3200 MHz on that memory, and that's where this 32 GB kit is nice and works nice. Overclocking wise we fooled around with it a little and you will be limited alright, changing CL from results into crashes. Testing a nice chunk over 3200 MHz also was a no-go. So if you are not an uber enthusiast pro-overclocker, your best bet is to simply use the XMP configured timings. Then again at the XMP default you can already run 3200 MHz. 
 

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Conclusion

These TridentZ DIMMs will be more expensive then your average 2133 MHz memory modules, but not by heaps. It depends greatly on your preferred memory frequency though, a 4x8 GB kit can go from as low as 235 EUR (2133MHz DIMMs) while the kit as tested today at 3200 MHz was merely 20 bucks extra. So in all fairness, the relatively low price difference is very acceptable. The TridentZ series DIMMs are powerful product series aimed at a very specific group of people, the people that want the uber fastest stuff at the high-end of the spectrum and with the niche designed PC, then enthusiast class PC gamer. The kit as tested today is for the guys and gals that want high numbers on everything in their system. The kit remains easy to configure and offers nice quality. From an aesthetic point of view the new TridentZ kits honestly are great looking DIMMs. The performance is great, but slower clocked memory with slightly faster timings will get you the very same end-results and that's the reality folks. High frequency 3200+ MHz kits remain trivial when it comes to actual real-world performance benefits, but hey this kit does run rock solid at 3200 MHz with a whopping 45GB~50GB/s memory bandwidth available. If the difference is only two tenners why not go with the faster ones ? Keep in mind, volume matters more than frequency - our advise anno 2016 goes a, little somethin' like this; 16GB will be the sweet-spot for a gaming rig. Realistically 3200 MHz / 32GB at 250 EURO is a pretty good deal if you ask me as it will last you a long time. G.Skill covers these DIMMs with a limited lifetime warranty as well. Definitely recommended.

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