Memory by stefan @ 2016-08-09
The F4-3000C15D-32GVR 32GB DDR4 memory kit from G.SKILL does come with a rated speed of 3000MHz and is composed of two 16GB modules; since we are talking about overclocking modules, these also feature a custom designed heatsink of 42mm height so compatibility should not be an issue even with more massive CPU coolers.
At first we would like to thank G.SKILL for offering us a sample of their Ripjaws V 32GB 3000MHz DDR4 (F4-3000C15D-32GVR) Memory Kit for testing and reviewing.
“Our History
''G. SKILL'', established in 1989 by enthusiasts, is a leading memory module Manufacturer based in Taipei, Taiwan.With traditional strengths, we have built an excellent reputation by meeting market demand and fostering business competitiveness both locally and internationally with our dedications to provide competitive prices, On-Time Delivery, Assured Quality, Customer-Oriented Services and Diversity of Products.
Mission Statement
We are here to provide superior memory products, with satisfactory services in order to keep pace with our customers' growing needs, and help them by adding value to their purchases. We pledge we will continue to do so and enable both sides to obtain significant competitive advantages in the market segments.
Out History: Management
Investing in human resources is just one of the reasons why G. SKILL is able to provide such high levels of efficient and cost effective services.
G. SKILL is managed as a family, providing a dynamic, challenging and harmonious working environment for all employees. With the open-minded management, each individual with potential talent can be fully developed.
With this clear goal of providing satisfactory services for customers, our R&D department is constantly developing the fastest and best performing products; our marketing and sales departments ensure all the information needed is available and presented in a clear and understandable format.
Our History: Innovation
G. SKILL is able to quickly respond to the changing market conditions and fulfill customers' needs by fully utilizing flexible operating procedures. Our highly skilled teams in areas of research and development, technical support, sales, marketing and make G. SKILL the choice for businesses who recognize the importance of placing customers' cutting edge needs first.”
Feel the Rush of Ripjaws V
As the latest addition to the classic Ripjaws family, Ripjaws V series is the newest dual-channel DDR4 memory designed for maximum compatibility and cutting-edge performance with the latest Intel® Core™ processors. Built with the finest components, tested under the most rigorous conditions, and offered in five colour options, Ripjaws V is the perfect choice for building a new performance system or for a simple memory upgrade.
Blazing Fast Transfer Speed
Available in a wide range of frequency options from standard DDR4-2133MHz to a blistering DDR4-4000MHz, Ripjaws V lets you enjoy a faster computing experience for gaming, video & image editing, rendering, and data processing.
Rigorously Tested for Compatibility and Reliability
Each and every Ripjaws V DDR4 memory kit is tested with G.SKILL’s rigorous validation process on all major performance motherboard brands to ensure the best-in-class reliability and compatibility across the widest selection of motherboards.
Colour It Up
Not only is the Ripjaws V designed with a sleek new look, but also available in five different colors: Blazing Red, Steel Blue, Radiant Silver, Gunmetal Gray, and Classic Black. Whether you’re a modder seeking matching hues or looking to build a stunning new system, Ripjaws V is a superb selection.
42mm Module Height
Continuing the tradition of aftermarket CPU cooler compatibility, Ripjaws V is designed with a 42mm module height suitable for most oversized CPU heatsinks.
Up to 128GB Ultra High Capacity
Ripjaws V offers various capacity configurations, not only with modules of 4GB and 8GB, but also in ultra-high 16GB capacities for up to 128GB (16GBx8). The possibilities are endless!
Power Efficient
Designed with a low voltage of 1.2V~1.35V at DDR4 standard, this lowers the memory voltage requirement by 20% from DDR3 memory kits! Now your system can perform even faster without becoming an expensive appliance heater.
XMP 2.0 Support
Just set and go. Programmed with the latest Intel XMP 2.0 profiles, the only thing between you and extreme performance is a simple setting.
Limited Lifetime Warranty
All G.SKILL memory products come with a limited lifetime warranty and the G.SKILL technical team is always ready to provide consumers with complete technical support via online forum, Facebook, telephone, and email.
In this review article we are going to revisit the Ripjaws V series from G.SKILL with a new model, and to be more exact the F4-3000C15D-32GVR. This kit supports JEDEC 2133MHz specifications for DDR4 but also comes equipped with a XMP 2.0 profile which allows it to run at 3000MHz, at latencies of 15-15-15-35 and a voltage of 1.35. It is a 2x16GB kit for a total of 32GB, which should be more than enough for many builds. The product does ship inside a transparent plastic enclosure, so we can take a look on how the modules look like without opening up the package:
Inside we will also find a cardboard leaflet which holds a product description but also one nice case sticker:
The modules do share the design elements with the 16GB kit we have reviewed back in 2015:
A closer look at the modules will reveal a light aluminum heatspreader on both sides, which can come in different colours in order to fit with your preferred scheme. In the middle of the main side we will get to see a product logo sticker:
By switching the module on the other side, we will get to see a similar arrangement, but this time the sticker will contain the production date, product serial number, code name, memory quantity and rated speed, but also the timings, rated voltage along with the confirmation that the product is Intel XMP 2.0 Ready:
On the top area of the heatsink we will also get to see a smaller G.SKILL logo:
A view on the lateral does show how the two heatspreader components are joined together:
The 42mm height of the modules is not excessive and should make them compatible even with larger CPU heatsinks:
CPU: Intel I5 6600K Retail
CPU Cooler: Antec Kuhler 620
Motherboard: Gigabyte Z170X-SoC Force
RAM: Currently tested kit
Video: HIS 380X
Power Supply: Cooler Master 850W
SSD: OCZ Vector 150
Case: Cooler Master ATCS 840
The pre-programmed timings and frequencies can be also found by using AIDA64. SK Hynix RAM chips are confirmed:
After powering up the system, we loaded the default XMP profile of this RAM kit which set the timings at 15-15-15-35, with the speed at 3000MHz, while the modules ran at 1.35V. To make sure everything is in order, we also did run Memtest86 (four instances, 2GB RAM each) and no errors were thrown out. We then clocked the RAM higher, at 3200 MHz while keeping the timings the same along with the voltage; since we have received errors in Memtest86, we have decided to increase the timings and succeeded to obtain full stability.
3300MHz was not possible with our sample even when we have tried to relax the timings further. Here is the validation at 3200MHz too:
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Starting with the JEDEC 2133MHz, we did benchmark the RAM step-by-step up to 3200MHz, in order for you to spot the performance differences.
The F4-3000C15D-32GVR 32GB DDR4 memory kit from G.SKILL does come with a rated speed of 3000MHz and is composed of two 16GB modules; since we are talking about overclocking modules, these also feature a custom designed heatsink of 42mm height so compatibility should not be an issue even with more massive CPU coolers.
Despite the fact that we are getting pre-overclocked memory modules which are guaranteed to work at the pre-programmed XMP 2.0 profile, these also have a bit of overclocking headroom so we have succeeded to run them at 3200MHz by only relaxing the timings a bit.
The kit, as reviewed can be found online for about 175 Euros, a very good price we might say for the rated frequency and total capacity.
We would like to thank again to G.SKILL for making this review possible!