I already had set of dual-channel (paired) F4-3200C16-8GVKB running in my Rzyen 5600 based system. I purchased another set to add to my existing set.The existing RAM works with no issues. For those unfamiliar with the concept, RAM has a normal speed, and an overclocked tested DCOP/XMP speed. The advertised memory speed is always the OVERCLOCKED memory speed, in this case 3200MHz. By default most motherboards do not enable DCOP/XMP overclocking, instead they will run this RAM at 2133MHz. To lift the RAM's speed to the advertised 3200Mz, I had to enable AMD DCOP (Intel XMP) in the motherboard BIOS. Both G.Skill and ASUS explicitly state that combining separate sets may not work. Many folk on the web say they're had success in doing so. If run at normal speed, not ... MoreI already had set of dual-channel (paired) F4-3200C16-8GVKB running in my Rzyen 5600 based system. I purchased another set to add to my existing set.The existing RAM works with no issues. For those unfamiliar with the concept, RAM has a normal speed, and an overclocked tested DCOP/XMP speed. The advertised memory speed is always the OVERCLOCKED memory speed, in this case 3200MHz. By default most motherboards do not enable DCOP/XMP overclocking, instead they will run this RAM at 2133MHz. To lift the RAM's speed to the advertised 3200Mz, I had to enable AMD DCOP (Intel XMP) in the motherboard BIOS. Both G.Skill and ASUS explicitly state that combining separate sets may not work. Many folk on the web say they're had success in doing so. If run at normal speed, not DCOP/XMP speed, the chances are there will be no issues. I thought I'd take the risk.With all four sticks installed, with DCOP set to 3200MHz, my system would not boot, and the memory issue LED stayed on. I switched off the system for a minute or two (to let capacitors/etc drain), powered up, the ASUS board feel back to safe settings, reported the error, and booted into the BIOS. I looked up the AMD Ryzen 5600 spec and found that with 4 sticks of Rank-1 (single sided sticks) the Ryzen 5600's supported max memory speed drops from 3200MHz to 2933 MHz. Given the RAM is two unmatched sets, DCOP overclocking to 3200MHz might be a bit strong. After a few tries at 3200MHz, I dropped the DCOP speed to 3166MHz and the system booted and was stable. Just to be sure I dropped down to 3000MHz, ran eight hours of RAM tests, and all seems fine. The decrease between 3200 and 3000 is only about 6%, which is unnoticeable. I've been using the system for a few days now, and everything seems fine. Subsequent research has established that it is normal for fours sticks of 3200MHz overclocked-RAM to have to be set to 3000MHz, so I'm sticking with that.

Fine, reliable memory

RAM is probably the easiest thing to upgrade in any system - but I'm going to advise you to buy the RAM you need up front - here is why: There are 3 main manufacturers of RAM (the actual chips soldered to the RAM module). There are manufacturing differences between the 3, which means performance variation. The way RAM controllers work, you will only achieve the best performance of your worst module. The way RAM errors manifest - you will experience anything from intermittent computer crashes to complete inability to post. Matched kits ensure that the actual RAM chips soldered to the module are from a single manufacturer - and everything is tested for compatibility. You're virtually guaranteed to get memory that works as rated, from any manufacturer. But if you buy ... MoreRAM is probably the easiest thing to upgrade in any system - but I'm going to advise you to buy the RAM you need up front - here is why: There are 3 main manufacturers of RAM (the actual chips soldered to the RAM module). There are manufacturing differences between the 3, which means performance variation. The way RAM controllers work, you will only achieve the best performance of your worst module. The way RAM errors manifest - you will experience anything from intermittent computer crashes to complete inability to post. Matched kits ensure that the actual RAM chips soldered to the module are from a single manufacturer - and everything is tested for compatibility. You're virtually guaranteed to get memory that works as rated, from any manufacturer. But if you buy an 8 GB module today with the intent of adding another 8 GB in 6 months, you don't get that same assurance - even if you order the same SKU again - manufacturing revisions are rarely advertised and are not readily apparent to customers in most cases (not just with memory). Here is how to buy RAM: 1) Make sure it will fit in your system - low profile RAM exists for a reason 2) Buy the capacity, frequency, & CAS you need and want up-front 3) Deals happen around memory frequency, more than capacity - example: you will find 3200+ speed priced in the 2400-ish speed range, at times 4) Don't overbuy on Frequency or CAS - extra capacity can be justified as adding to the projected life of a system - Frequency & CAS might add a couple FPS today, but long-term won't mean much 5) Remember aesthetic frills, like RGB lighting, don't improve your gaming or content creation experience 6) Yes, you can overclock memory - don't expect to get significantly more performance than you paid for Boiled down - know the specs you need, buy RAM with those specs.

Flashy memory doesn't perform any different.

Glad that G.Skill and Microcenter still carry some solid memory that isn't all RGBed up, with sequins and other worthless garbage to add needless expense. I have had G.SKill Ripjaw memory in use for over a decade, and it has always performed reliably, and as expected. I am not after bling, or the absolutle fastest performance, but want solid, unwaivering reliablity. G. Skill has always delivered this, and the 2 pack (64GB total) of this Ripjaw I am using with an Asus Z590 and i7-11700K has been rock solid for the last 3 weeks of heavy use.

G.Skill Ripjaws V Series 32GB DDR4 3200Mhz Xmp

Purchased from Microcenter for a desktop running average pc with middle of the road specs. Needed a bit more memory for various reasons. Having more than specified or "the minimalist setup" works in favor all the time. Worth the money, great ram. No problems overclocking above the rated specs. Simply great for the value and benefits. One of the best customer support you will find. Also for the laptop as well. Was not able to successfully upload screenshos--apologies.

Great for the price.

I bought this kit primarily to have 32GB of memory because outside of gaming I occasionally work from home and all of my work tools alone use nearly 9GB just to be open. Meanwhile, all of the extra bits of software on my home PC (Corsair Icue, Razer Synapse, etc.) float around 4.5GB idle. Almost maxing out my memory when working didn't sit well with me. An unintended consequence was having mismatched but at the same time somehow matching RAM modules. When I first built my rig back in Dec 2020/Jan 2021 I grabbed a kit Ripjaws V memory to start with. They looked more gun metal grey to me than they did black. Went back and looked at my order history and turns out they are in fact a grey color, something I missed when making the initial purchase. This time I bought the ... MoreI bought this kit primarily to have 32GB of memory because outside of gaming I occasionally work from home and all of my work tools alone use nearly 9GB just to be open. Meanwhile, all of the extra bits of software on my home PC (Corsair Icue, Razer Synapse, etc.) float around 4.5GB idle. Almost maxing out my memory when working didn't sit well with me. An unintended consequence was having mismatched but at the same time somehow matching RAM modules. When I first built my rig back in Dec 2020/Jan 2021 I grabbed a kit Ripjaws V memory to start with. They looked more gun metal grey to me than they did black. Went back and looked at my order history and turns out they are in fact a grey color, something I missed when making the initial purchase. This time I bought the black ones. The neat thing out of the purchase is the alternating DIMM slots on my motherboard are black and grey with the grey being the first two slots to populate. Overall I would recommend these to anyone who has a tighter budget trying to build a new machine. They may be priced a bit higher than some other brands but they look better and more importantly, just as an opinion again, I wouldn't recommend some of these other brands just yet as I don't feel they have been around long enough to warrant absolute trust in them.

Now featuring Samsung "C"-Die!

Now a low bin RAM. This might be a product of the global chip shortage, but at some point G.Skill has switched to using low quality ICs, Samsung C-Die, which is known to be of poorer quality, less stable, and can wear out quickly at even standard voltages. I purchased this same set a few years ago, and that set used Hynix CJR ICs, which are known to be stable and allow room for additional overclocking and tuning. The RAM seems to be performing fine so far at stock settings, so I can't fault it for that, I am just disappointed that this is not the same high quality product I purchased a couple years ago. I bought this to increase my total RAM from 16gb to 32, hoping I could also overclock, but they are now different ICs of different quality, so will be very ... MoreNow a low bin RAM. This might be a product of the global chip shortage, but at some point G.Skill has switched to using low quality ICs, Samsung C-Die, which is known to be of poorer quality, less stable, and can wear out quickly at even standard voltages. I purchased this same set a few years ago, and that set used Hynix CJR ICs, which are known to be stable and allow room for additional overclocking and tuning. The RAM seems to be performing fine so far at stock settings, so I can't fault it for that, I am just disappointed that this is not the same high quality product I purchased a couple years ago. I bought this to increase my total RAM from 16gb to 32, hoping I could also overclock, but they are now different ICs of different quality, so will be very difficult. For those looking to do the same thing, the G.Skill 042 code on my RAM sticks are: 04266X8810C. (The previous code was 04213X8821C, I bought that probably 5 years ago.) I'm not mad, I'm just disappointed.

One stick DOA

I know DOA parts happen and it's not really a big deal. Sometimes you get that draw in the lottery and have to RMA something. But one of these sticks didn't work at all, while the other worked just fine. The "just fine" stick gets it 3 eggs since it worked with XMP enabled as advertised and works with Ryzen. I just wanted to be on record saying that I did get one that was DOA. My other system uses very similar memory from the same brand, same speed, just slightly different timings and those work fine and have worked for over a year now. Since I had 4x 8GB sticks in my main build, and it was unable to run with XMP on with all four sticks in (any 2 would work fine, I assume this is a motherboard or Ryzen limitation), I pulled two out and used it in this build to get ... MoreI know DOA parts happen and it's not really a big deal. Sometimes you get that draw in the lottery and have to RMA something. But one of these sticks didn't work at all, while the other worked just fine. The "just fine" stick gets it 3 eggs since it worked with XMP enabled as advertised and works with Ryzen. I just wanted to be on record saying that I did get one that was DOA. My other system uses very similar memory from the same brand, same speed, just slightly different timings and those work fine and have worked for over a year now. Since I had 4x 8GB sticks in my main build, and it was unable to run with XMP on with all four sticks in (any 2 would work fine, I assume this is a motherboard or Ryzen limitation), I pulled two out and used it in this build to get it up and running. Only mentioning that because it's the same brand and speed and model of memory, so I dont think G.Skill Ripjaws V is bad, but just wanted to note for anecdotal statistical reasons that I did get a DOA stick.

Slightly lower quality than expected

My set up: MB: Asrock B450M Pro4 CPU: Ryzen 5 3600 (65W TDP) SSD: ADATA XPG SX8100 M.2 PCIe NVME SSD (.33W active) Video Card: MSI GT710 ( Less than 20W ) PSU: Fatality Gaming 550W (An overkill for this system) and of course this pair of G.Skill Ripjaws V 8GBx2 SDRAM add to a total of 16GB RAM for my Linux workstation setup. During the initial set up phase, I didn't try any overclocking as usual, only turn on the XMP2.0 profile in MB which set the memory frequency to 3200 Mhz. Loaded the Linux Kernel 4.15.0.54, everything worked just fine. As soon as upgraded to Kernel 4.15.0.70, the system started to behave with a number of hiccups. The most annoying one is when I power down the computer, the fans are still running until I manually turn off the computer. After a ... MoreMy set up: MB: Asrock B450M Pro4 CPU: Ryzen 5 3600 (65W TDP) SSD: ADATA XPG SX8100 M.2 PCIe NVME SSD (.33W active) Video Card: MSI GT710 ( Less than 20W ) PSU: Fatality Gaming 550W (An overkill for this system) and of course this pair of G.Skill Ripjaws V 8GBx2 SDRAM add to a total of 16GB RAM for my Linux workstation setup. During the initial set up phase, I didn't try any overclocking as usual, only turn on the XMP2.0 profile in MB which set the memory frequency to 3200 Mhz. Loaded the Linux Kernel 4.15.0.54, everything worked just fine. As soon as upgraded to Kernel 4.15.0.70, the system started to behave with a number of hiccups. The most annoying one is when I power down the computer, the fans are still running until I manually turn off the computer. After a couple of days of troubleshooting ruled out all of the potential software causes, I then started to look into each of the hardware components. What a surprise! The memory test shows errors in a number of tests. What? no overclocking, auto adjusted voltages pumps 1.35V to the SDRAMs, running at the advertised 3200 frequency rate, gives errors? As soon as I reduce the clock to 3133Mhz, all of memory test errors are gone! In my twenty years of building and testing hundreds of computers. This is the first time I have had such experience. Typically, RAM are advertised conservatively with a lot of head rooms because there are many potential reasons could impair their actual performance. If one is lucky, such as the system I build a couple of weeks ago. I was able to overclock a 2666Mhz rated RAM to 3200Mhz without increasing the voltage. I would not complain if I was able to run at the nominal 3200Mhz and see no memory test errors. However, if there is 1 Mhz lower than what's advertised, then I would still not complain. But 67Mhz, which is 2% lower than advertised speed. Then I'd definitely voice my opinions. While other SDRAMs give a lot of head rooms, this SDRAM can' t hold the advertised frquency. That means, the quality of this pair SDRAM is lower than many SDRAMs I have used before. I could be the lucky one of receiving this bad pair. Well, originally, I planned to return this item. I managed to placed this pair of SDRAM in another system which reached the advertised 3200Mhz without showing errors. I used a different set of SDRAM of another brand in this system to reach a better clock rate at 3333Mhz. Thus, I decided to cancel the return request in order to meet the project deadlines. Anyway, my experience stands and just like to share my experience here. To be fair, I give it three eggs as a neutal score, instead of 1 egg I gave to it at first.

Solid ram

Affordable and solid ram. I know that it is on the slower side now, but for my needs I was looking for reliability. Paired this with the 32Gb I already had with my recent Ryzen build. And yeah, what a difference!The audio (and some video) editing that I do was always taxing my ram hard. That and some of the games I play bottleneck the cpu/ram more than the GPU. Mainly Star Citizen. While it is pretty demanding on the video as well, the amount of objects it has to preload and then stream in and out makes 64Gb of ram almost a minimum requirement. The difference in game as far as fps, stutter, stalls and lag is substantial.Totally happy with the purchase... At least until I step up with my next build and turn this pc into my secondary, dedicated editing rig.

Working as expected mixing with old memory

I already had 32G Timetec 3200mhz non heat shielded memory with the same timings. I wanted to increase to 64G. First I ran the Gskill on it's own for a while. Ran at full speed and timings perfectly. When I added the Timetec back It was blue screens and lockups. I then reduced the memory speed to 2933. According to gpu-z the bank cycle time (tRC) increased on it's own from 58 to 68. Runs flawless now. I can not perceive the speed difference. I'm sure a benchmark would show it but I'm not concerned about it. I don't game. I was disappointed that this seems to be single rank memory not to be confused with single channel. From research that's a up to 3% hit. So I guess some of my memory works in single rank and some in duel rank. I knew going into it I might have a ... MoreI already had 32G Timetec 3200mhz non heat shielded memory with the same timings. I wanted to increase to 64G. First I ran the Gskill on it's own for a while. Ran at full speed and timings perfectly. When I added the Timetec back It was blue screens and lockups. I then reduced the memory speed to 2933. According to gpu-z the bank cycle time (tRC) increased on it's own from 58 to 68. Runs flawless now. I can not perceive the speed difference. I'm sure a benchmark would show it but I'm not concerned about it. I don't game. I was disappointed that this seems to be single rank memory not to be confused with single channel. From research that's a up to 3% hit. So I guess some of my memory works in single rank and some in duel rank. I knew going into it I might have a problem mixing memory modules. I'm happy it works as well as it does. I have not tried to tune it any further as I can not perceive the difference. MSI Tomahawk B450 AMD 2700X 64g memory RTX2060