FEATURED G.Skill Ripjaws V 16GB ( 2x8GB ) DDR4-3000 CL15 1.35V - F4-3000C15D-16GVR

[Woomack]

Today will be next G.Skill memory kit. It's not strange as G.Skill is the only memory manufacturer which released full range of DDR4 kits for Skylake. We can find everything between 2133 and 3600 in stores ( 3466+ are hard to get but can find them ). Competitive manufacturers have new kits in plans but barely anything on the market.
Let's back to the reviewed memory kit. Tested memory has product number F4-3000C15D-16GVR and it's 2x8GB DDR4-3000 CL15-15-15-35 1.35V dual channel kit designed for Skylake platform.








Serial number suggests that inside we can find Samsung memory chips.




Memory has only one XMP profile what is standard nowadays and I don't think that any manufacturer is programming more profiles.
Profile is on the screenshot below.



What more, profile is working fine on ASUS motherboards on which I could test this memory. I shouldn't be excited about it but all who are testing memory on Z170 motherboards know that not all memory kits are working at XMP settings. Ripjaws V memory is working like it should.

Frontpage review can be found on www.funkykit.com website.

 

[Woomack]

Overclocking Results

All results were achieved at 1.35-1.37V. Higher voltage than ~1.42V is not helping much. There is a chance that other kits will work better at higher voltage but at least mine is not.
All settings were additionally tested in PCMark8 and 3DMark FireStrike ( couple of runs ). I know that some users will still say it's not guaranteeing stability but says a lot about overclocking potential of this memory. Afterall overclocking is never guaranteed.


2666 13-13-13-28




2800 13-14-14-32




3000 14-15-15-35




3200 16-16-16-36

 

[Johan45]

Someday I'm sure I'll make the leap to DDR4 and at least I'll have some guidance for selecting memory.
Thanks for the review Woomack

 

[NZKshatriya]

Now I just have to wait for 2016, until AMD releases something that is DDR4 compatible.........and then somehow find enough change in my couch for a board that supports said chip and ram.
Though, I'd prefer a DDR4 Sniper set...

 

[Woomack]

I'm not sure if we will see anything good from AMD what will use DDR4 anytime soon. What more, I'm not sure if we will see anything from AMD worth to buy in next year.
Simply I don't think it's worth to wait. If you want something new and faster then there are well performing Intel platforms with DDR4 support.

 

[NZKshatriya]

New and faster.......I was thinking just get a chip with DDR4 support, and ill make it faster on my own lol.
That said, what out there really needs the bandwidth and capabilities of DDR4? Sure, its bleeding edge, and makes me drool, but if I bought everything that made me say "Oooooooooo Shiny" wait. *looks at current financial situation* nevermind that line of thought

I think Ill do what I usually do.. Wait a while for prices to come down, for more product history, then upgrade.

 

[BugFreak]

Nice review as always Woomack. Over time, do you see DDR4 going higher speeds with looser timings or do you see it getting tighter timings with similar speeds, specifically DDR4 3000? I know right now we are seeing companies release higher and higher speeds with the timings getting higher with each level, do you think that trend will continue? When I think how DDR3 1600 changed over time, timings became looser while the speed didn't change. Do you see that happening with speeds like 3000 as well? I'm trying to figure out the ideal time to buy to get the best product, early product life when companies are more selective or later as it evolves. Thanks.

 

[Woomack]

There is no perfect time just because all is constantly changing. If you want to upgrade then just make it as there will be always something new in couple of months.
With memory it's like all available IC at DDR4-3000 were only CL15 or CL16 and all were 1.35V ( one exception was early Kingston Predator but later was changed to 1.35V ). I don't think it will change and we won't see much tighter timings but for sure will be higher clocks. I just don't know if current generation will be able to handle DDR4-4000. Regardless what news about new products are saying, most motherboards won't work above 3600 and even these best are usually not working in dual channel above 3866.

Every memory generation is going up with frequency and capacity at the cost of timings. However on current motherboards higher frequency is giving more than tighter timings.
If someone needs memory for gaming then DDR4-3000 CL15-15-15 or 3200 CL16-16-16 is probably the best option. For benching right now we don't have big choice as almost all available memory kits are below 3400 but many can make ~3733 at pretty reasonable timings. Soon we should see higher frequency memory in stores.

 

[Cisco Kid]

@ Woomack - Any experience with Team Dark ddr4? I have found a great price on a 16GB kit timings 15-15-15-35 w 1.35v. The other kit I was considering was the Gskill Ripjaws V in 2666 or 2400 w 1.2v, budget is the concern and the Team Dark 2666 is the price of the Gskill 2400. I am leaning to the Asus Z170-A board. Wondering if the Team Dark will be able to eek out 2800 but I see the Gskill having ability to get to 2800 or 2666? thoughts?

 

[Woomack]

I can only tell you that from tested by me DDR4 kits only G.Skill had no problems to run on Z170 boards with XMP profiles. I had no chance to test Team Group DDR4 yet just because in Poland their prices were not so good ( not bad but I could always find something better in lower price ). I have contact with their PR team for over 2 years but they have weird sample policy and they've never wanted to send anything for review.

Regarding G.Skill, probably all current DDR4 kits are on the same IC but higher frequency kits are guaranteeing you they will work higher. You actually pay premium to be sure that memory will make that higher frequency. Of course you can find 2133 kits that will make 3200+ but it's not a rule.
All IC except Micron are working up to at least 3000 and 2800 is like 100% chance on any IC. Some Microns have problems at 3000 and I already had 4 module kits where 2 sticks were working at max 2800 and 2 other could pass 3100. However newer G.Skill kits base on Samsung and Hynix while in Z170 kits I've seen only Samsung so far.
I'm not sure what is in Team Group kits. They had Hynix in early kits but I'm not sure what are they using now in lower frequency kits.

I just checked newegg and I see like $5 difference between 16GB Team Group and G.Skill kits at the same 2666 15-15-15. Personally I wouldn't even think about Team Group if it was $5 difference. 2800 Ripjaws V kit costs exactly the same so ~$125 -> http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820231933
If it was me then I would add $10 and get DDR4-3000 kit but I understand you have limited budget for all components.


One thing to add if anyone was wondering. G.Skill Ripjaws V DDR4-3000 2x8GB C15 and 3200 2x4/2x8GB C16 are working great on ASRock Z170 Gaming ITX/AC.

 

[Cisco Kid]

I can only tell you that from tested by me DDR4 kits only G.Skill had no problems to run on Z170 boards with XMP profiles. I had no chance to test Team Group DDR4 yet just because in Poland their prices were not so good ( not bad but I could always find something better in lower price ). I have contact with their PR team for over 2 years but they have weird sample policy and they've never wanted to send anything for review.

Regarding G.Skill, probably all current DDR4 kits are on the same IC but higher frequency kits are guaranteeing you they will work higher. You actually pay premium to be sure that memory will make that higher frequency. Of course you can find 2133 kits that will make 3200+ but it's not a rule.
All IC except Micron are working up to at least 3000 and 2800 is like 100% chance on any IC. Some Microns have problems at 3000 and I already had 4 module kits where 2 sticks were working at max 2800 and 2 other could pass 3100. However newer G.Skill kits base on Samsung and Hynix while in Z170 kits I've seen only Samsung so far.
I'm not sure what is in Team Group kits. They had Hynix in early kits but I'm not sure what are they using now in lower frequency kits.

I just checked newegg and I see like $5 difference between 16GB Team Group and G.Skill kits at the same 2666 15-15-15. Personally I wouldn't even think about Team Group if it was $5 difference. 2800 Ripjaws V kit costs exactly the same so ~$125 -> http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820231933
If it was me then I would add $10 and get DDR4-3000 kit but I understand you have limited budget for all components.


One thing to add if anyone was wondering. G.Skill Ripjaws V DDR4-3000 2x8GB C15 and 3200 2x4/2x8GB C16 are working great on ASRock Z170 Gaming ITX/AC.

Thanks for the feedback. Initially I was wondering why the Team Dark was showing 1.35v for their 2666 but the data spec sheet on their website shows the 2666 at 1.2, I ordered it up since I am in Canada and it was a $30 cheaper than the closest 2666 kit. I just have to ensure I find a compatible motherboard. Currently considering the Asus Z170-A & MSI Z170 Krait Gaming or another alternative atx board w max price of $215~ cnd, any suggestions, pairing to i5 6600k

Hynix is the memory on the Team Dark and the 2666 16gb kits all seem to be hitting 3111 max at nice CL13 timings but this may not translate into anything useful really. I will be happy with 3000

Here is some info I was able to find on them , they say 1.35v for the 2666 however Teams website shows the 16GB kit at 1.2, be interesting to see when I receive, as I solely went with something different on price alone having been a faithful Gskill/Corsair user prior

http://us.hardware.info/reviews/598...lts-maximum-oc-atnxmp-timings-and-xmpnvoltage

TDKED416G2666HC15ADC01 8GBx2 Black TEAM DARK DDR4 2666 CL15-15-15-35 1.2V

 

[tachi1247]

Of course I find this thread after I've already bought this memory, but good to know it's solid...

 

[MNMadman]

I've been running this exact memory kit in the new system I built Christmas week. Extremely good memory, runs at XMP timings with no problems whatsoever in my ASUS ROG Maximus VIII Gene mainboard. Haven't tried overclocking it beyond that, and don't plan to.

 

[padelis]

GSkill RipjawsV F4-2666C15-8GVR

hi to all and ty for the effort u giving to us its really important for me at least so thanks anyway !!

My system
Asrock z170 fatality gamin K6
G Skill RipjawsV F4-2666C15-8GVR X2
Skylake 6700k 4.5 air cooling Noctua NH D15

I used ur settings for my G Skill RipjawsV F4-2666C15-8GVR X2, i had the setting before 18-18-18-42 cr2 at 1.35 !! run smoothly then i used yours.i didnt give a shot at lower volt but i will try later
I want to ask what is the max Temperature in these Rams when you overclock at 1.35 or as u said max 1.42 i am reading from hwmonitor max 42 temp and 38 is it ok ? somewhere i read its like ssd the rams can handle up to 70-80c degrees .

Second i want to ask, my rams are 2666 with xmp and i have manually OC at 3.2 i want to achieve like 3.4 or 3.6 i would be veryyy happy !!! i am not eager to go 3733 or 3866 i just want the highest i can go without pushing too hard !!!

 

[padelis]

What timinings should I use for 3.4 and3. 6 and if agree fog further since they are 2666

 

[Woomack]

I have no idea what IC is in your RAM. My review has 5 years already and manufacturers changed IC a couple of times.
Typical for 3000 at which most memory IC work is 15-17-17 or 16-17-17 1.35V. 3200 or the same timings or 16-18-18. 3400/3466 also 16-18-18. 3600 between 16-18-18 and 18-22-22. You have to try various settings and once you find something stable then try tighter timings and voltage up to ~1.45V.
The fourth timing can be between 32 and 38 so for example 15-17-17-34, 15-16-16-32, 16-18-18-36, 18-22-22-38 ... but really it doesn't matter much as this timing is not affecting performance or stability at this not so high frequency.

RAM temperature can be up to ~50-55°C during typical work. Usually, it's more like ~40°C. Max safe is between 75-85°C (depends on memory series and purpose) for constant long work but it's only because memory standards say so.

 

[padelis]

ty for the info really its great to have been here and learn so much .

So its better for me to leave it as it is ? cause i can understant my memories are just calibrated for 2666 pushing higer timinings create higher timing like the fourth digit 36 or 38 or even 42 and that means i have no gain in fps in games ???

 

[padelis]

i cant find the way to upload some photos from aida 64

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In the bios I set the dream voltage ️1. 39 because at 1.4 became red the number should I go safe as high 1.45 ?? I am asking because the pc froze at 1.39

 

[Woomack]

I doubt that on your platform you will see any visible performace gain but you can try to set 3000-3200 at 15-17-17-35 1.35V and see how it works.

In general, VDIMM is safe up to at least ~1.5V. It affects only memory so it shouldn't cause any additional issues. If you set something additional then maybe it caused the freeze and not the voltage?

 

[padelis]

So it's much better if I let it run at 3.2 which I stress test could and ram last night for an hour and ran perfectly?