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G.Skill TridentX DDR3-2400 8GB Dual Channel Memory Kit Review

This time around we’re taking a look at G.Skill’s TridentX series. Starting at 2133Mhz and going all the way up to 2800Mhz, the TridentX Series is brutally fast. A black and red theme well suited to ASUS’ ROG series or ASRock’s Fatal1ty series, it looks awesome if you’re the kind of person who likes oversized or extreme styling.

The kit G.Skill have sent us is the middle of the spectrum; 2400Mhz, yet it’s only CAS 10 – speeds, with high speeds with such low latency this kit promises to be a strong performer. Lets check it out!

Samsung MV-3V4G3D DDR3-1600 8GB Memory Kit Review

Samsung are well known as manufacturers of consumer televisions, laptops and other electronics. Samsung’s SSDs have been gathering traction and some rave reviews across the industry, and also picking up steam are Samsung’s offerings to the memory sector. Available in 2GB or 4GB DIMMs, with kits available for 4GB, 8GB and in some locations, 16GB, Samsung have something available for every user. Rated at 1600Mhz at only 1.35v, the kit is designed to fit into the low voltage/green market segment. With stock timings of 11-11-11-28, these kits aren’t aimed at the performance consumer.. but knowing that these DIMMs also support higher voltages, lets see how far we can push them, shall we?

G.Skill ARES DDR3-2133 16GB Quad Channel Memory Kit Review

We have already taken a look at G.Skill’s RipjawsZ and RipjawsX memory now it is time for their ARES series of memory.  The ARES memory is designed to be low-profile so you can use it with larger aftermarket CPU coolers.  Today we are taking a look at the 16GB kit of the ARES memory, specifically the F3-2133C11Q-16GAO kit.  This kit runs at 2133MHz with timings of 11-11-11-30 at 1.6V.  You can get these kits with both blue or orange heatspreaders.  Read on as we take this memory through the paces.

Unboxing the G.Skill Ares DDR3-2133 16GB Quad Channel Memory Kit

We are back with another quad channel memory kit from G.Skill! This time it is their Ares DDR3-2133 16GB Quad Channel Kit. This kit runs at 2133MHz with timings of 11-11-11-30 at 1.60v. Since this is a quad channel 16GB kit each module is 4GB. G.Skill has designed these modules to be low-profile with very small heatspreaders. Perfect for systems with large CPU coolers and small form factor systems. The heatspreaders come in 2 different colors, blue and orange. Read on to check out our unboxing and overview video.

Crucial Ballistix Elite DDR3-1600 16GB Quad Channel Memory Kit Review

Crucial’s line of Ballistix memory made for enthusiasts has gone through many different revisions over the years.  Now they are running with 3 different types of modules, Ballistix Sport, Ballistix Tactical and Ballistix Elite.  Today we are taking a look at one of their Elite kits.  These kits are designed for extreme enthusiasts, demanding gamers, and uber-power users.  The kit we are checking out today is a quad channel 16GB kit with timings of 8-8-8-24 at 1.5v.  This kit also has some of the largest heatspreaders we have seen in a while! Read on as we test this kit out!

Unboxing the Crucial Ballistix Elite DDR3-1600 16GB Quad Channel Memory Kit

It has been quite some time since we have taken a look at memory from Crucial. They are still calling their performance memory Ballistix and now they have 3 different lines, Ballistix Sport, Ballistix Tactical and Ballistix Elite. Today we are checking out a quad channel Ballistix Elite kit (BLE4KIT4G3D1608DE1TX0). This kit contains four 4GB modules running at 1600MHz with timings of 8-8-8-24 at 1.5v. Read on to check out our unboxing and overview video.

Patriot Viper Xtreme Division 4 DDR3-1866 16GB Quad Channel Memory Kit Review

A little over a year ago we took a look at our first Patriot Viper Xtreme memory kit in their 6GB DDR3-2000 kit.  These kits are just awesome!  Each module in the kit features 6 grams of copper at its core paired with an extruded aircraft-grade aluminum outer shield, which not only is going to keep the modules cool, but makes for a pretty cool look.  Today we are taking a look a the Division 4 kit of the Viper Xtreme Series, which is designed specifically for Intel’s X79 platform and 2nd generation Core™ processors.  We are checking out the PXQ316G1866ELQK kit, which is a 16GB kit running at 1866MHz with timings of 9-11-9-27 at 1.65V.  Read on as we take these for a ride.

Unboxing the Patriot Division 4 Viper Xtreme DDR3 Quad Channel Memory Kit

Our friends over at Patriot Memory have sent us one of their latest memory kits, the Division 4 Viper Xtreme DDR3 Quad Channel Memory Kit. This 16GB kit is a PC3-15000 kit so it is going to be running at 1866MHz. The timings are 9-11-9-27 at 1.65V. The Division 4 series kits are designed specifically for Intel’s X79 platform and 2nd generation Core™ processors. Like all Viper Xtreme kits these featurethe 6 gram copper core and aircraft-grade aluminum heatspreaders. Read on to check out our unboxing and overview video.

G.Skill RipjawsZ DDR3-2133 16GB Quad Channel Memory Kit Review

With Intel’s X79 chipset we started to see quad channel DDR3 memory.  It is crazy to think that in just a short period of time we have gone from dual channel to quad channel memory.  Not long after Intel released the X79 platform we started to see quad channel kits designed and certified specifically for the platform.  Today we are taking a look at one such kit, the G.Skill RipjawsZ DDR3-2133 16GB quad channel kit (F3-17000CL9Q-16GBZH).   This kit features four 4GB modules that run at 2133MHz with timings of 9-11-10-28.  Read on as we take a look at our first quad channel memory kit.

Unboxing the G.Skill RipjawsZ 16GB Quad Channel Memory Kit

It is not often that we do an unboxing of a memory kit, but since G.Skill has recently released their RipjawsZ Extreme Performance Quad-Channel Memory kits we have decided to show you what they are all about. Today we are checking out the F3-17000CL9Q-16GBZH kit. This quad-channel 16GB kit runs at 2133MHz with timings of 9-11-10-28 at 1.65V. These kits are made and certified exclusively for the Intel X79 platform. Read on to check out our unboxing and overview video!