G.SKILL Trident Z5 RGB DDR5 Memory 32GB / 16GB Black

Pro:Excellent bangs for bucks, DDR5!Effortless XMP 3.0 to overclock to attain advertised speeds without issues.64GB (2x32GB) set, means only 1 chanel 2 sockets used = full (double) memory bandwith on most motherboards.Con:Only one XMP profile available. [XMP-1] = DDR5-6000 CL32-38-38-96 @ 1.40V.[Default] = 4800 CL40-40-40-77 @ 1.10V

Acceptable Kit.. I guess..

I got this kit and one of the LEDs on one of the sticks didn't work. So I returned it and got a replacement. But heads up!! I noticed on forums people are complaining about this exact RAM kit dying after 3 - 4 months. So I decided to get a 2 years warranty just in case. My kit happens to be Samsung so we'll see what happens in the future. So far I've had it for about a month.Other than that RAM works just fine and I even managed to get tighter timings. Both XMP profiles work as well on Asus Prime Z790-A. I would advise getting a different DDR5 6000mhz kit if you don't plan on getting warranty from Microcenter.I've tried TeamGroup T-Force 32GB DDR5 CL32 6000mhz but it would not work on my setup no matter what. I've tried XMP profiles, different frequencies , ... MoreI got this kit and one of the LEDs on one of the sticks didn't work. So I returned it and got a replacement. But heads up!! I noticed on forums people are complaining about this exact RAM kit dying after 3 - 4 months. So I decided to get a 2 years warranty just in case. My kit happens to be Samsung so we'll see what happens in the future. So far I've had it for about a month.Other than that RAM works just fine and I even managed to get tighter timings. Both XMP profiles work as well on Asus Prime Z790-A. I would advise getting a different DDR5 6000mhz kit if you don't plan on getting warranty from Microcenter.I've tried TeamGroup T-Force 32GB DDR5 CL32 6000mhz but it would not work on my setup no matter what. I've tried XMP profiles, different frequencies , different timings but crashed everytime after booting into OS. If you have an Asus Prime Z790-A then keep that in mind when looking for a DDR5 kit.

Auto settings don't work in Asus motherboards. Flat out doesn't work with Gigabyte

In my Asus Z690I this kit was unstable with xmp off and still was unstable even at speeds as low as 3600C40. After a couple days of troubleshooting I found that manually maxing out the switching frequency and current limit for dram power delivery made xmp with auto subtimings stable. In a Gigabyte z690 aorus ultra this just wouldn't post until I used bios flashback to update to the latest bios. There's no way to get xmp stable on that board and the dram power delivery settings on my asus don't exist here.

BSOD with any OC

I've been using this memory in a ROG STRIX Z690-E Gaming WIFI motherboard for several months now. If I try using any XMP profile, the computer will crash after a while. If I turn off overclocking, it runs fine, but that defeats the purpose of even using this memory. Without OC, I shouldve just bought DDR4. For helpful information, I have: - Ran a mem test for 8hrs without any errors. - Updated the BIOS 3 times now (basically every new update that comes out in the hopes that it will solve the problem).

Buy for speed, not for color

If I was building this system with cosmetics as a priority or was building it for someone else and to their spec.... I'd be annoyed. As it stands, the 'wrong' color I received isn't an impact, but caveat emptor if you NEED black ram spreaders. Like myself and others reviewing this product, you may not get them. I'm keeping the silvers (even if the product wasn't out of stock as I write this), your priorities may differ. I chose 3 eggs over 4 as I did not receive the actual product ordered, merely the functional equivalent... and if computers built for looks weren't a common influence in the market, RGB wouldn't exist, let alone increase price points.

G.Skill = The Good Stuff

This kit works great with my Asus Strix Z690-F board and 12900k. No complaints. I was able to fire XMP right on up and I didn't have to touch any of the IMC voltages. Be warned.... DDR5 memory can get hot but I'm not having any issues with this kit. Thanks to a voltage regulator being located on the stick, the RAM temps can jump up while the system is running a program that uses lots of RAM. In the past I never had to worry about what the temps of DDR4 memory were doing, but with DDR5 I have to keep my eyes on the RAM temps. I see RGB memory fan kits in the future. No.... despite what some Youtubers have said.... DDR5 and DDR4 RAM are not compatible with eachother. That guy should have known better. DDR2 and DDR3 have the same pin count as well but they're not ... MoreThis kit works great with my Asus Strix Z690-F board and 12900k. No complaints. I was able to fire XMP right on up and I didn't have to touch any of the IMC voltages. Be warned.... DDR5 memory can get hot but I'm not having any issues with this kit. Thanks to a voltage regulator being located on the stick, the RAM temps can jump up while the system is running a program that uses lots of RAM. In the past I never had to worry about what the temps of DDR4 memory were doing, but with DDR5 I have to keep my eyes on the RAM temps. I see RGB memory fan kits in the future. No.... despite what some Youtubers have said.... DDR5 and DDR4 RAM are not compatible with eachother. That guy should have known better. DDR2 and DDR3 have the same pin count as well but they're not compatible.... because the notch on DDR3 RAM is in a completely different location. Some of these Youtubers need a hardware history lesson.... and it shows when some of them don't even know what an 8800gt is.

G.Skill Just Works

I've been using G.Skill RAM for many years after several bad experiences with other brands. Very happy with this Trident Z5 kit. No problems installing and booted right up to proper timings and MHz. Haven't tried overclocking and don't see the need to with very good performance already. PCCG and G.Skill for the win!

Not all DDR5 from G.skill is created equal

5 eggs for this particular set of DDR5 G.skill 6000mhz CL36. This is my second set of this exact ram from G.skill. I purchased my first set in December at higher prices and regret that decision as the ram wasn't stable. It ran XMP profile fine but would crash while gaming or would throw memory errors above 50C. A lot of people complaining about early adoption of DDR5 blaming it on the motherboard or its bios but I would find certain people who had no problems whatsoever with this ram. So it got me thinking. IT'S PROBABLY THE RAM and not my bios! So I purchased the exact same G.skill ram right here on Newegg and it's running perfect! I haven't had to adjust any voltages in Bios, it just runs XMP auto settings. No errors on memory tests or benchmarks and I've had it ... More5 eggs for this particular set of DDR5 G.skill 6000mhz CL36. This is my second set of this exact ram from G.skill. I purchased my first set in December at higher prices and regret that decision as the ram wasn't stable. It ran XMP profile fine but would crash while gaming or would throw memory errors above 50C. A lot of people complaining about early adoption of DDR5 blaming it on the motherboard or its bios but I would find certain people who had no problems whatsoever with this ram. So it got me thinking. IT'S PROBABLY THE RAM and not my bios! So I purchased the exact same G.skill ram right here on Newegg and it's running perfect! I haven't had to adjust any voltages in Bios, it just runs XMP auto settings. No errors on memory tests or benchmarks and I've had it up to over 60C and still no memory errors! Now if you want to overclock your (already overclocked memory) above 6000mhz then you are absolutely going to need an aftermarket cooling solution to achieve stability above 6000mhz. I am perfectly happy finally getting the advertised XMP Profile of 6000mhz 36-36-36-76 at 1.3v. This review is for 2x16gb. For users with 4x16gb, you have other problems as running 4 sticks (64GB) has its own issues entirely.

Works with ryzen 7800x3d

Tried two other sets of more expensive ram and couldn’t get them to post with any sort of overclock.But this one worked with xmp at 6000mhz as advertised.Msi mpg b650 edge Wi-Fi with ryzen 7800x3DHave not yet experimented with pushing it any further.

XMP works with MSI Z690 CARBON WIFI

I would recommend this product very much so if you're looking for a quick memory overclock using XMP. I would highly suggest that before buying this or any DDR5 memory to check if the sticks are supported by the motherboard manufacturer. MSI Carbon happened to support these sticks 100% stable and passed TestMem5 on Extreme Anta profile. ASUS ROG APEX which with every bios and beta bios has failed to run the sticks at XMP and manual settings stable. Your experience will vary depending on the motherboard and their bios updates. I'm sure more motherboard manufacturers will fix it with more bios updates in the future to ensure more stability.