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16GB G.Skill DDR3 PC3-17000 RipjawsZ Series for Intel X79 (9-11-10-28) Quad Channel kit 4x4GB

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16GB G.Skill DDR3 PC3-17000 RipjawsZ Series for Intel X79 (9-11-10-28) Quad Channel kit 4x4GB

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16GB DDR3 G.Skill RipjawsZ Series Quad channel memory kit, comprising 4x4GB modules. PC3-17000 memory, 2133MHz with timings of CL9 (9-11-10-28), 1.65V. Engineered for Intel X79 platform and equipped with new style black heatsinks.

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DetailValue
BindingElectronics
BrandG.Skill
EAN0848354007920
Featurememory Model F3-17000CL9Q-16GBZH
Weight0.49 pounds
LabelG.Skill
ManufacturerG.Skill
ModelF3-17000CL9Q-16GBZH
MPNF3-17000CL9Q-16GBZH
Package Quantity1
Product GroupCE
Product Type NameCONSUMER_ELECTRONICS
PublisherG.Skill
SKU060005-115
StudioG.Skill
Title16GB G.Skill DDR3 PC3-17000 RipjawsZ Series for Intel X79 (9-11-10-28) Quad Channel kit 4x4GB
UPC848354007920
 

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Perfect Companion for your X79 Rig!

review by nleksan

This is my "quick review", I'll go more in-depth soon...

Been running this kit for some time, having originally purchased it in late March/early April of 2012.

When I bought it, I expected a kit of 16GB DDR3-2133 9-11-10-28 1.65V memory, but I got far more than I paid for! Due to having purchased the kit so soon after release, and before it was "popular", I lucked out and got some very, very strong IC's. Combined with a 3930K that has no issue with RAM above 2400 9-10-10-27 1T with just 1.115v VCCSA and 1.110v VTT1, and I've yet to get bored with tweaking this memory!

Stock speeds are MORE than fast enough for 99% of people, here's a few benches showing what it'll do:



And with just a small amount of tweaking (command rate 1T, RAM frequency bumped up slightly via BCLK of 103.1)



Here are a few different benchmarks, some stock, some with a slight boost in frequency (~DDR3-2200 with stock timings and 1T command rate)





This memory has done up to DDR3-2584 10-12-11-32 1T with just 1.665v vDIMM, 1.135v VCCSA, and 1.1325v VTT1. It'll go even further in the 3770K/UP7 setup, but this is my X79 RAM and I have Trident X 2400 9-11-11-31, 2666 10-12-12-32, and 2800 11-13-13-34 for that rig
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All in all, for $125-170 that this memory retails for, it's some of the best out there, period!
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ProsCons
Extremely Fast, Highly-Binned, Tight Latencies, Dual-Sided DIMM's, Low-Profile for Air-Coolers, Black has a Universal Appeal, OVERCLOCK VERY WELLTrident X is better for pure speed, many LGA2011 chips do not have strong enough IMC's to take advantage of the speeds available with this kit

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Overall5
 
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Perfect Companion for your X79 Rig!

review by nleksan
Nice summary review. I've bought two different sets of G-Skill Ripjaws for my X58 build, and planning to buy G-Skill Ripjaws again (PC-2133) for the next upgrade. Never had an issue with any of them. I'm completely sold on the brand and highly recommend G-Skill to anyone.

Trident X may be top of the line, but IMO Ripjaws are often a better value. They're still fast, just not quite as fast as the Triton X models. On the other hand, the Ripjaw's heatsink is usually shorter and thus more compatible with "dual tower" CPU heatsinks like the Noctua NH-D14 or Phanteks PH-TC14PE (though potential buyers should measure/verify to make sure fans will clear).
 
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