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Hello!

I'm buying new pc parts, and as you imagine RAM Memory has a LOT of things to consider before buying it. I got a 9900K and a XI Hero Z390.

So, basically I'm trying to go for high speed RAM (if you're interested, my main goal is having high framerates at 1080p).

I'm trying to get 4x8gb sticks (due to the T-Topology of this motherboard) and although it might not be a big problem to buy the exact same 2x8gb kit twice, I've seen it's better to go for the full 4x8 kit to prevent extra compatibility issues (correct me if I'm wrong).

The thing is, there's not a lot of 4x8 kits from what I've seen. I've seen the F4-3866C18Q-32GTZR (by the way I'm going for the Trident Z RGB's only) with out of the box timings of 18-19-19-39-2N and I'd like to know what you think about it or if you have any experience overclocking that exact same kit (might be a shot in the tard but doesn't hurt asking).

I've also thought about the F4-4000C17D-16GTZR with 17-17-17-37 timings although I'd have to buy two 2x8 kits.

The third one I have in mind is the F4-3600C16D-16GTZR with 16-16-16-36-2N timings and, if you have also had any experience overclocking this kit, it would be really appreciated.

I'm open to any other suggestions!

Thanks for reading guys.

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Dual channel memory is recommended, it tends to be the most stable. Buying 2x dual channel kits is not the same as a quad channel kit. Get a dual channel 2x16GB 3200MHz CL16 kit or faster. Timings can be changed in bios, you just want lower CAS Latency (CL) as that cannot be changed.

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6 minutes ago, Alexinhooooo said:

Hello!

I'm buying new pc parts, and as you imagine RAM Memory has a LOT of things to consider before buying it. I got a 9900K and a XI Hero Z390.

So, basically I'm trying to go for high speed RAM (if you're interested, my main goal is having high framerates at 1080p).

I'm trying to get 4x8gb sticks (due to the T-Topology of this motherboard) and although it might not be a big problem to buy the exact same 2x8gb kit twice, I've seen it's better to go for the full 4x8 kit to prevent extra compatibility issues (correct me if I'm wrong).

The thing is, there's not a lot of 4x8 kits from what I've seen. I've seen the F4-3866C18Q-32GTZR (by the way I'm going for the Trident Z RGB's only) with out of the box timings of 18-19-19-39-2N and I'd like to know what you think about it or if you have any experience overclocking that exact same kit (might be a shot in the tard but doesn't hurt asking).

I've also thought about the F4-4000C17D-16GTZR with 17-17-17-37 timings although I'd have to buy two 2x8 kits.

The third one I have in mind is the F4-3600C16D-16GTZR with 16-16-16-36-2N timings and, if you have also had any experience overclocking this kit, it would be really appreciated.

I'm open to any other suggestions!

Thanks for reading guys.

Do you need 32 GB of RAM? If not, and the goal is fast RAM.... 2x8 would have a better chance. 4 DIMMS is harder on the memory controller, and harder on the mother board. T Topology or not, its still more difficult.

 

With that said, buying 2 2x8 sets would be fine. Its only really an issue when you are going for insanely fast stuff, and also remember, RAM speed doesn't make all that much difference. Once you are past ~3600, the gains start to fall off VERY hard. I would go with a 3600 kit that has good overclocking results, maybe go for 3866 or 4000. But, honestly, that just is not all that worth it to go faster.

 

This is assuming you have a 2080 Ti, or Titan RTX. Because if you don't, spend that RAM money on the fastest GPU you can buy as that will make a MUCH larger difference. As well will overclocking the 9900k, which, the best ~200 dollar board from a VRM perspective is the Aorus Elite or Aorus Master. Same VRM, both right baout 200 bucks. And they compete with Asus's 300 dollar offerings... A solid VRM will give you a chance at getting the 9900k up to 5 GHz, assuming you can keep it cool.

 

Anyways, TLDR, I wouldn't get 4 sticks unless you 100% need to, and going past 3600 has very, very diminishing returns.

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I guess I could also say, you can just do 2x16 GB sticks, but they get pretty pricey. Still though, if you do want 32 GB of RAM, which nothing wrong with doing that, and you want it to be as fast as possible, 2 sticks is better than 4.

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Do you need 32 GB of RAM? If not, and the goal is fast RAM.... 2x8 would have a better chance. 4 DIMMS is harder on the memory controller, and harder on the mother board. T Topology or not, its still more difficult.

 

With that said, buying 2 2x8 sets would be fine. Its only really an issue when you are going for insanely fast stuff, and also remember, RAM speed doesn't make all that much difference. Once you are past ~3600, the gains start to fall off VERY hard. I would go with a 3600 kit that has good overclocking results, maybe go for 3866 or 4000. But, honestly, that just is not all that worth it to go faster.

 

This is assuming you have a 2080 Ti, or Titan RTX. Because if you don't, spend that RAM money on the fastest GPU you can buy as that will make a MUCH larger difference. As well will overclocking the 9900k, which, the best ~200 dollar board from a VRM perspective is the Aorus Elite or Aorus Master. Same VRM, both right baout 200 bucks. And they compete with Asus's 300 dollar offerings... A solid VRM will give you a chance at getting the 9900k up to 5 GHz, assuming you can keep it cool.

 

Anyways, TLDR, I wouldn't get 4 sticks unless you 100% need to, and going past 3600 has very, very diminishing returns.

I believe Asus has stated that due to the T-Topology type of motherboard, overclocking would be more stable if the 4 slots were filled. Having 2 or 4 sticks is pretty much the same so I'm looking for 4 sticks because of what I said previously. And by the way 4 sticks looks really good :) (yes I'm going for a fancy build). I already have an Asus XI Hero. The CPU's IMC is pretty good as well. My main doubt was the overclocking potential of the memory, since I'm trying to go for really high speeds, something like 4000mhz, and just wanted to know if anyone had experience OC'ing those exact same ones.

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I believe Asus has stated that due to the T-Topology type of motherboard, overclocking would be more stable if the 4 slots were filled. Having 2 or 4 sticks is pretty much the same so I'm looking for 4 sticks because of what I said previously. And by the way 4 sticks looks really good :) (yes I'm going for a fancy build). I already have an Asus XI Hero. The CPU's IMC is pretty good as well. My main doubt was the overclocking potential of the memory, since I'm trying to go for really high speeds, something like 4000mhz, and just wanted to know if anyone had experience OC'ing those exact same ones.

It's not the motherboard, it's the Cpu Integrated memory controller that has a tougher time dealing with 4 sticks opposed to two sticks of memory.

 

1 hour ago, Alexinhooooo said:

Hello!

I'm buying new pc parts, and as you imagine RAM Memory has a LOT of things to consider before buying it. I got a 9900K and a XI Hero Z390.

So, basically I'm trying to go for high speed RAM (if you're interested, my main goal is having high framerates at 1080p).

I'm trying to get 4x8gb sticks (due to the T-Topology of this motherboard) and although it might not be a big problem to buy the exact same 2x8gb kit twice, I've seen it's better to go for the full 4x8 kit to prevent extra compatibility issues (correct me if I'm wrong).

The thing is, there's not a lot of 4x8 kits from what I've seen. I've seen the F4-3866C18Q-32GTZR (by the way I'm going for the Trident Z RGB's only) with out of the box timings of 18-19-19-39-2N and I'd like to know what you think about it or if you have any experience overclocking that exact same kit (might be a shot in the tard but doesn't hurt asking).

I've also thought about the F4-4000C17D-16GTZR with 17-17-17-37 timings although I'd have to buy two 2x8 kits.

The third one I have in mind is the F4-3600C16D-16GTZR with 16-16-16-36-2N timings and, if you have also had any experience overclocking this kit, it would be really appreciated.

I'm open to any other suggestions!

Thanks for reading guys.

The kit I use with my 8700K is F4-4266C19-8GTZKW - 

 

I find them very suitable at 4000mt/s CL16-16-16-36 1.400v - They will do their XMP stable as well. This is just where I like them personally for daily.

 

Benchmarking on the other hand, the figures above are much different.

 

 

 

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I believe Asus has stated that due to the T-Topology type of motherboard, overclocking would be more stable if the 4 slots were filled. Having 2 or 4 sticks is pretty much the same so I'm looking for 4 sticks because of what I said previously. And by the way 4 sticks looks really good :) (yes I'm going for a fancy build). I already have an Asus XI Hero. The CPU's IMC is pretty good as well. My main doubt was the overclocking potential of the memory, since I'm trying to go for really high speeds, something like 4000mhz, and just wanted to know if anyone had experience OC'ing those exact same ones.

T topology just allows 4 sticks to have the best shot possible. 2 sticks will still have a better chance of running faster. T Topology is how the traces are engineered in the motherboard. It allows for less signal noise. But.... more sticks is still more noise. Plus, the memory controller has to work a lot harder harder for 4 dimms then it does for 2. That’s going to be the limiting factor.

 

2 has a better chance than 4, but, as I said, this is for the ultimate performance. Looks and price are always a factor.

 

Remember, as I said, if you don’t have the best GPU possible, spend the money you would be using on “fast” ram on that instead. 

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It's not the motherboard, it's the Cpu Integrated memory controller that has a tougher time dealing with 4 sticks opposed to two sticks of memory.

 

The kit I use with my 8700K is F4-4266C19-8GTZKW - 

 

I find them very suitable at 4000mt/s CL16-16-16-36 1.400v - They will do their XMP stable as well. This is just where I like them personally for daily.

 

Benchmarking on the other hand, the figures above are much different.

 

 

 

The IMC might have a tougher time dealing with it, but does it end up being actually tough? I've seen this CPU as a decent IMC, that's why I guess 2 or 4 sticks would pratically be the same. Another thing, do you think buying the same kit twice would considerably increase the chances of instability versus a full 4 stick kit?

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The IMC might have a tougher time dealing with it, but does it end up being actually tough? I've seen this CPU as a decent IMC, that's why I guess 2 or 4 sticks would pratically be the same. Another thing, do you think buying the same kit twice would considerably increase the chances of instability versus a full 4 stick kit?

Well to maintain a higher frequency while running 4 sticks, yes. It becomes tough. 

More memory amount has this effect be it on additional sticks or on just 2 increased capacity.

I think a 4 stick kit will have a higher chance of working together with stability when they are all of the same bin and IC revision. 

 

 

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T topology just allows 4 sticks to have the best shot possible. 2 sticks will still have a better chance of running faster. T Topology is how the traces are engineered in the motherboard. It allows for less signal noise. But.... more sticks is still more noise. Plus, the memory controller has to work a lot harder harder for 4 dimms then it does for 2. That’s going to be the limiting factor.

 

2 has a better chance than 4, but, as I said, this is for the ultimate performance. Looks and price are always a factor.

 

Remember, as I said, if you don’t have the best GPU possible, spend the money you would be using on “fast” ram on that instead. 

Sorry for replying a little late, but "the reason 4 dimms is more stressful is that it's 2 ranks per channel. However 16 gb sticks are already dual rank. So the ranks are exactly the same" (saw it on Reddit). Wouldn't that be the case? (Regarding the IMC stress thing)

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26 minutes ago, Alexinhooooo said:

Sorry for replying a little late, but "the reason 4 dimms is more stressful is that it's 2 ranks per channel. However 16 gb sticks are already dual rank. So the ranks are exactly the same" (saw it on Reddit). Wouldn't that be the case? (Regarding the IMC stress thing)

I don't know if that is true or not. I am not familiar enough on how that works electrically. I can say with 100% certainty, having 4 dims means the traces going from CPU to memory will all be saturated, and that HAS to induce more noise into them, no matter how well they are being shielded. Is this a huge factor? I have no idea. Is what you read on reddit true? I also don't know. I am not an EE, or an RF engineer, or for that mater a physicist. I am an engineer, but.... I just don't know motherboard design well enough to tell you that, nor memory controller design and interface with dual rank vs single rank chips.

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38 minutes ago, Alexinhooooo said:

Sorry for replying a little late, but "the reason 4 dimms is more stressful is that it's 2 ranks per channel. However 16 gb sticks are already dual rank. So the ranks are exactly the same" (saw it on Reddit). Wouldn't that be the case? (Regarding the IMC stress thing)

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The third one I have in mind is the F4-3600C16D-16GTZR with 16-16-16-36-2N timings and, if you have also had any experience overclocking this kit, it would be really appreciated.

Probably single Rank.

 

Here's a list to help.

However be it, the 8GBx2 Single Rank kits tend to OC pretty well.

Name Model number IC Rank Sided Source
G.Skill Trident Z 3000 MHz CL14 F4-3000C14D-16GTZ 8Gb Samsung B-Die Single Single Jedec Info
G.Skill Ripjaws V 3000 MHz CL14 F4-3000C14D-16GVK 8Gb Samsung B-Die Single Single Jedec Info
Corsair Dominator 3000 MHz CL15 CMD16GX4M2B3000C15 8Gb Samsung B-Die Single Single Jedec Info
G.Skill Flare X 3200 MHz CL14 F4-3200C14D-16GFX 8Gb Samsung B-Die Single Single Jedec Info
G.Skill Trident Z 3200 MHz CL14 F4-3200C14D-16GTZ 8Gb Samsung B-Die Single Single Jedec Info
G.Skill Ripjaws V 3200 MHz CL14 F4-3200C14D-16GVK 8Gb Samsung B-Die Single Single Jedec Info
G.Skill Trident Z 3200 MHz CL15 F4-3200C15D-16GTZ 8Gb Samsung B-Die Single Single Jedec Info
G.Skill Ripjaws V 3200 MHz CL15 F4-3200C15D-16GVK 8Gb Samsung B-Die Single Single Jedec Info
GeIL Evo X 3200 MHz CL16 GEX416GB3200C16ADC 8Gb Samsung B-Die Single Single Jedec Info
Corsair Vengeance 3400 MHz CL16 CMU32GX4M4C3400C16 8Gb Samsung B-Die Single Single Jedec Info
Corsair Vengeance 3400 MHz CL16 CMU32GX4M4B3400C16 8Gb Samsung B-Die Single Single Jedec Info
Corsair Vengeance 3466 MHz CL16 CMK32GX4M4B3466C16 8Gb Samsung B-Die Single Single Jedec Info
G.Skill Trident Z 3466 MHz CL16 F4-3466C16D-16GTZ 8Gb Samsung B-Die Single Single Jedec Info
Crucial Elite 3466 MHz CL16 BLE2K8G4D34AEEAK 8Gb Samsung B-Die Single Single Jedec Info
G.Skill Trident Z 3600 MHz CL15 F4-3600C15D-16GTZ 8Gb Samsung B-Die Single Single Jedec Info
G.Skill Trident Z 3600 MHz CL16 F4-3600C16D-16GTZ 8Gb Samsung B-Die Single Single Jedec Info
G.Skill Ripjaws V 3600 MHz CL16 F4-3600C16D-16GVK 8Gb Samsung B-Die Single Single Jedec Info
Corsair Dominator 3600 MHz CL16 CMD32GX4M4B3600C16 8Gb Samsung B-Die Single Single Jedec Info
Corsair Vengeance 3600 MHz CL16 CMK32GX4M4B3600C16 8Gb Samsung B-Die Single Single Jedec Info
G.Skill Trident Z 3600 MHz CL17 F4-3600C17D-16GTZ 8Gb Samsung B-Die Single Single Jedec Info
G.Skill Ripjaws V 3600 MHz CL17 F4-3600C17D-16GVK 8Gb Samsung B-Die Single Single Jedec Info
KFA2 HOF 3600 MHz CL17 HOF4CXLBS3600K17LD162K 8Gb Samsung B-Die Single Single Jedec Info
Corsair Vengeance 3600 MHz CL18 CMK32GX4M4B3600C18 8Gb Samsung B-Die Single Single Jedec Info
G.Skill Trident Z 3733 MHz CL17 F4-3733C17D-16GTZA 8Gb Samsung B-Die Single Single Jedec Info
Teamgroup T-Force 3733 MHz CL18 TXD416G3733HC18ADC01 8Gb Samsung B-Die Single Single Jedec Info
G.Skill Trident Z 3866 MHz CL18 F4-3866C18D-16GTZ 8Gb Samsung B-Die Single Single Jedec Info
G.Skill Trident Z 4000 MHz CL18 F4-4000C18D-16GTZ 8Gb Samsung B-Die Single Single Jedec Info
G.Skill Trident Z 4000 MHz CL19 F4-4000C19D-16GTZ 8Gb Samsung B-Die Single Single Jedec Info
Corsair Vengeance 4000 MHz CL19 CMK32GX4M4B4000C19 8Gb Samsung B-Die Single Single Jedec Info
G.Skill Trident Z 4133 MHz CL19 F4-4133C19D-16GTZA 8Gb Samsung B-Die Single Single Jedec Info
G.Skill Trident Z 4266 MHz CL19 F4-4266C19D-16GTZ 8Gb Samsung B-Die Single Single Jedec Info

K4A4G085WD (Samsung) Memory Chips:

Name Model number IC Rank Sided Source
GeIL Dragon 3000 MHz CL15 GWW416GB3000C15DC 4Gb Samsung D-Die Dual Double Jedec Info
G.Skill Trident Z 3000 MHz CL15* F4-3000C15D-16GTZ 4Gb Samsung D-Die Dual Double Jedec Info
G.Skill Ripjaws 4 3000 MHz CL15 F4-3000C15Q-32GRKB 4Gb Samsung D-Die Dual Double Jedec Info
G.Skill Ripjaws V 3200 MHz CL16* F4-3200C16D-16GVK 4Gb Samsung D-Die Dual Double Jedec Info
G.Skill Ripjaws V 3200 MHz CL16* F4-3200C16D-16GVKB 4Gb Samsung D-Die Dual Double Jedec Info
G.Skill Ripjaws V 3333 MHz CL16 F4-3333C16D-16GVK 4Gb Samsung D-Die Dual Double Jedec Info
G.Skill Ripjaws V 3400 MHz CL16 F4-3400C16D-16GVK 4Gb Samsung D-Die Dual Double Jedec Info

K4A4G085WE (Samsung) Memory Chips:

Name Model number IC Rank Sided Source
G.Skill Trident Z 3000 MHz CL15 F4-3000C15D-16GTZB 4Gb Samsung E-Die Dual Double Jedec Info
G.Skill Trident Z 3200 MHz CL16* F4-3200C16D-16GTZ 4Gb Samsung E-Die Dual Double Jedec Info
G.Skill Trident Z 3200 MHz CL16* F4-3200C16D-16GTZB 4Gb Samsung E-Die Dual Double Jedec Info
G.Skill Ripjaws V 3200 MHz CL16 F4-3200C16D-16GVGB 4Gb Samsung E-Die Dual Double Jedec Info
G.Skill Trident Z 3400 MHz CL16 F4-3400C16D-16GTZ 4Gb Samsung E-Die Dual Double Jedec Info

K4A4G085WS (Samsung) Memory Chips:

Name Model number IC Rank Sided Source
TeamGroup T-Force 3200 MHz CL16 THRD416G3200HC16CDC01 4Gb Samsung S-Die Dual Double Jedec Info
TeamGroup T-Force 3200 MHz CL16 THWD416G3200HC16CDC01 4Gb Samsung S-Die Dual Double Jedec Info
TeamGroup T-Force 3200 MHz CL16 THBD416G3200HC16CDC01 4Gb Samsung S-Die Dual Double Jedec Info

H5AN8G8NAFR/H5AN8G8NMFR (Hynix) Memory Chips:

Name Model number IC Rank Sided Source
G.Skill Flare X 2400 MHz CL15 F4-2400C15D-16GFX 8Gb Hynix ?-Die Single Single Jedec Info
G.Skill Trident Z 2400 MHz CL15 F4-2400C15D-16GTZR 8Gb Hynix A-Die Single Single Jedec Info
Corsair Vengeance 2600 MHz CL16 CMK16GX4M2B2666C16 8Gb Hynix A-Die Single Single Jedec Info
G.Skill Ripjaws V 2800 MHz CL16 F4-2800C16D-16GVG 8Gb Hynix M-Die Single Single Jedec Info
G.Skill Trident Z 3000 MHz CL15* F4-3000C15D-16GTZ 8Gb Hynix A-Die Single Single Jedec Info
G.Skill Ripjaws V 3000 MHz CL15 F4-3000C15D-16GVKB 8Gb Hynix M-Die Single Single Jedec Info
Corsair Vengeance 3000 MHz CL15 CMK16GX4M2B3000C15 8Gb Hynix M-Die Single Single Jedec Info
Corsair Vengeance 3000 MHz CL15 CMK16GX4M2B3000C15 8Gb Hynix ?-Die Single Single Jedec Info
TeamGroup T-Force 3000 MHz CL16 TLRED416G3000HC16CDC01 8Gb Hynix M-Die Single Single Jedec Info
G.Skill Aegis 3000 MHz CL16 F4-3000C16D-16GISB 8Gb Hynix M-Die Single Single Jedec Info
G.Skill Trident Z 3000 MHz CL16 F4-3000C16D-16GTZR 8Gb Hynix A-Die Single Single Jedec Info
G.Skill Trident Z 3200 MHz CL16* F4-3200C16D-16GTZ 8Gb Hynix M-Die Single Single Jedec Info
G.Skill Trident Z 3200 MHz CL16* F4-3200C16D-16GTZR 8Gb Hynix A-Die Single Single Jedec Info
G.Skill Ripjaws V 3200 MHz CL16* F4-3200C16D-16GVKB 8Gb Hynix M-Die Single Single Jedec Info
Corsair Vengeance 3200 MHz CL16 CMK16GX4M2B3200C16 8Gb Hynix ?-Die Single Single Jedec Info
EVGA SuperSC 3200 MHz CL16 8GX-D4-3200-MR 8Gb Hynix ?-Die Single Single Jedec Info
Kingston Predator 3200 MHz CL16 HX432C16PB3K2/16 8Gb Hynix M-Die Single Single Jedec Info
Kingston Predator 3333 MHz CL16 HX433C16PB3K2/16 8Gb Hynix ?-Die Single Single Jedec Info

H5AN4G8NAFR/H5AN4G8NMFR (Hynix) Memory Chips:

Name Model number IC Rank Sided Source
G.Skill Ripjaws V 2400 MHz CL15 F4-2400C15D-16GVR 4Gb Hynix M-Die Dual Double Jedec Info
Kingston Savage 3000 MHz CL15 HX430C15SB2K2/16 4Gb Hynix A-Die Dual Double Jedec Info

16GB (32GB Kit) Module List:

Name Model number IC Rank Sided Source
G.Skill Flare X 2400 MHz CL15 F4-2400C15D-32GFX 8Gb Hynix ?-Die Dual Double Jedec Info
Crucial Sport 2666 MHz CL16 BLS2K16G4D26BFSC 8Gb Micron B-Die Dual Double Jedec Info
G.Skill Ripjaws V 2800 MHz CL14 F4-2800C14D-32GVK 8Gb Samsung B-Die Dual Double Jedec Info
G.Skill Trident Z 3000 MHz CL14 F4-3000C14D-32GTZ 8Gb Samsung B-Die Dual Double Jedec Info
G.Skill Ripjaws V 3000 MHz CL14 F4-3000C14D-32GVK 8Gb Samsung B-Die Dual Double Jedec Info
G.Skill Ripjaws V 3000 MHz CL15 F4-3000C15D-32GVR 8Gb Hynix M-Die Dual Double Jedec Info
Corsair Vengeance 3000 MHz CL15 CMK32GX4M2B3000C15 8Gb Hynix ?-Die Dual Double Jedec Info
G.Skill Trident Z 3200 MHz CL14 F4-3200C14D-32GTZ 8Gb Samsung B-Die Dual Double Jedec Info
G.Skill Ripjaws V 3200 MHz CL14 F4-3200C14D-32GVK 8Gb Samsung B-Die Dual Double Jedec Info
G.Skill Trident Z 3200 MHz CL15 F4-3200C15D-32GTZ 8Gb Samsung B-Die Dual Double Jedec Info
G.Skill Ripjaws V 3200 MHz CL15 F4-3200C15D-32GVK 8Gb Samsung B-Die Dual Double Jedec Info
G.Skill Trident Z 3200 MHz CL16 F4-3200C16D-32GTZA 8Gb Samsung B-Die Dual Double Jedec Info
G.Skill Ripjaws V 3200 MHz CL16 F4-3200C16D-32GVK 8Gb Hynix M-Die Dual Double Jedec Info
G.Skill Trident Z 3400 MHz CL16 F4-3400C16D-32GTZ 8Gb Samsung B-Die Dual Double Jedec Info
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Thanks for the replies, guys.

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