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G.Skill TridentZ Royal DDR4 3200 MHz review
Posted by: on: 12/14/2018 03:41 PM [
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We review what can be considered the most beautiful DDR4 memory we have seen to date from G.Skill. It's available in multiple frequencies and timings, we test the 3200 MHz kit. With XMP 2.0 memory profiles on Intel platforms as well as support for AMD Ryzen, we check a memory type that sets and defines a whole new standard in style and design.
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SamuelL421
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Posted on: 12/14/2018 06:21 PM
I could see this memory looking great in a watercooled build with chrome fittings and/or metal hardlines.
That font though, yeesh, looks like the text on something that would be marketed to grandmothers.
I could see this memory looking great in a watercooled build with chrome fittings and/or metal hardlines.
That font though, yeesh, looks like the text on something that would be marketed to grandmothers.
Robbo9999
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Posted on: 12/14/2018 08:33 PM
Well this is some very unique looking RAM, I'll give it that! Looks a little chintzy to my eyes though, it wouldn't be one I'd go for. On page 3 the open presentation box pic with the Trident Z Royal dust cloth made me chuckle though!
EDIT: Actually, these RAM sticks would look pretty cool if they just had those shiny mirrored metal heat spreaders, but without the jewellery styled RGB element.
Well this is some very unique looking RAM, I'll give it that! Looks a little chintzy to my eyes though, it wouldn't be one I'd go for. On page 3 the open presentation box pic with the Trident Z Royal dust cloth made me chuckle though!
EDIT: Actually, these RAM sticks would look pretty cool if they just had those shiny mirrored metal heat spreaders, but without the jewellery styled RGB element.
SweenJM
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Posted on: 12/15/2018 03:31 AM
3466 at cas 14 and 1t......pretty impressive. Seems 3200 and cas 14 is about the sweet spot for ddr4, at least as far as striking a balance between frequency and latency is concerned.
3466 at cas 14 and 1t......pretty impressive. Seems 3200 and cas 14 is about the sweet spot for ddr4, at least as far as striking a balance between frequency and latency is concerned.
Thunk_It
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Posted on: 12/15/2018 04:50 AM
Performance wise, G.Skill makes some great RAM products, and those covered in this article look great too! Thank you Hilbert for posting this one.
Performance wise, G.Skill makes some great RAM products, and those covered in this article look great too! Thank you Hilbert for posting this one.
Valken
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Posted on: 12/15/2018 12:53 PM
This why I love these reviews from Hilbert. Great writing, totally consumer and enthusiast focused with tips on free performance when possible. That is classy writing.
PS: I do own G.skill ram kits... amazing stuff in terms of minimum game FPS for those games that are affected.
The only other RAM article I want to see in the near future would be a focus on OC'ing some RAM kits with CPU bound games like Fallout series, Civilization, Total War, ARMA or even emulators. There is a big enough market of near solely hardcore players that mostly or only play those games, yet they don't have wide access to check which RAM performance kits DO affect those games or game engines due to need for low latency and high bandwidth, not counting CPU IPC.
Its like a poker night for those players, they do have one every or every other week.
This why I love these reviews from Hilbert. Great writing, totally consumer and enthusiast focused with tips on free performance when possible. That is classy writing.
PS: I do own G.skill ram kits... amazing stuff in terms of minimum game FPS for those games that are affected.
The only other RAM article I want to see in the near future would be a focus on OC'ing some RAM kits with CPU bound games like Fallout series, Civilization, Total War, ARMA or even emulators. There is a big enough market of near solely hardcore players that mostly or only play those games, yet they don't have wide access to check which RAM performance kits DO affect those games or game engines due to need for low latency and high bandwidth, not counting CPU IPC.
Its like a poker night for those players, they do have one every or every other week.
icedman
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Posted on: 12/15/2018 03:39 PM
I dont mind the style on the kits performance looks to be top notch but I just did a quick search here in Canada and they're a 200$ cad premium over other comparable kits albeit with not so good timings and overclocking potential.
I dont mind the style on the kits performance looks to be top notch but I just did a quick search here in Canada and they're a 200$ cad premium over other comparable kits albeit with not so good timings and overclocking potential.
erouz
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Posted on: 12/15/2018 08:20 PM
I think new bios with agesa from asus make overclock better I have g.skill tridentz 3200 16.18.18 and before update they didn't even post if on any higer clock now I just set 3400 with same timing and post and work without issues
I think new bios with agesa from asus make overclock better I have g.skill tridentz 3200 16.18.18 and before update they didn't even post if on any higer clock now I just set 3400 with same timing and post and work without issues
Fox2232
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Posted on: 12/16/2018 06:45 PM
Jewelry?
Jewelry?
Undying
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Posted on: 12/16/2018 06:57 PM
Yeah, it looks like crystal. I can imagine looks very nice inside the case.
Yeah, it looks like crystal. I can imagine looks very nice inside the case.
quantum hacker
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Posted on: 12/16/2018 10:15 PM
Ram for your New Years Eve themed build
Ram for your New Years Eve themed build
m4dn355
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Posted on: 12/16/2018 11:40 PM
Monotype Corsiva is pretty popular these days but I don't think it matches G.Skill font style.
Monotype Corsiva is pretty popular these days but I don't think it matches G.Skill font style.
Clouseau
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Posted on: 12/17/2018 01:44 AM
All these sticks have going for it are the heat spreaders and the RGB styling. Otherwise have had my GSKills running 3466 CAS14 and 1T without issue for several months (F4-3600C16D-16GTZ). Can get GSKill's 3600 CAS15 (2x8GB) kit cheaper than their 3600 CAS17 Royal kit. Aesthetics over function in this case.
CAS15
https://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820232306
CAS17
https://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820232804
All these sticks have going for it are the heat spreaders and the RGB styling. Otherwise have had my GSKills running 3466 CAS14 and 1T without issue for several months (F4-3600C16D-16GTZ). Can get GSKill's 3600 CAS15 (2x8GB) kit cheaper than their 3600 CAS17 Royal kit. Aesthetics over function in this case.
CAS15
https://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820232306
CAS17
https://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820232804
Immaculate
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Posted on: 12/20/2018 03:00 AM
The review is clearly a cut an paste job from a previous review.
It mentions Gskill Sniper X under the XMP 2.0 Support & Availability.
The review is clearly a cut an paste job from a previous review.
It mentions Gskill Sniper X under the XMP 2.0 Support & Availability.
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great review, impressive memory.
but "my eyes, my god my eyes!"
still tho' if i was going to do a signature build for somebody this is cheaper than a lot of mods.
be-dazzled for RAM, who'd a thunk?