Specification
G.Skill TridentX 16GB CL8 has two XMP profiles, the same as all other G.Skill memory. Both profiles are nearly the same but due to compatibility with every available desktop platform one or the other can be better for your motherboard to keep optimal performance or stability. G.Skill is the only manufacturer who is programming XMP profiles like that and that is actually really good as I have yet to see any compatibility issues with G.Skill memory in recent years.
As we see in the above screenshot from the AIDA64 DRAM Timings window, this memory has pretty tight timings for an 1866 clock. The voltage of 1.60V looks also good considering these main timings.
The product number of this memory is F3-1866C8D-16GTX which describes to us the memory clock and capacity.
Looking at the serial number we can check what memory IC we can find inside. In this case the number 2500 is telling us that under the heatsink we can probably find Samsung IC. Considering voltages and SPD profile it is probably something from HCH9 series.
Closer Look
As do most memory kits, the TridentX 16GB has a plastic blister pack type package. On the outside we find the “Compatible with Z87” label. This memory should be also compatible with every other desktop platform but the best performance will be seen on Intel motherboards.
On the back of the package, it includes “It’s Not The Fastest, Until It’s TridentX!” sign. It seems true considering how many awards this series has been gathering and how many records have been beaten using TridentX series memory.
On the back of the package we find G.Skill’s contact and warranty information. Since I mentioned warranty, this memory kit has the same as all other G.Skill memory; the TridentX also has a lifetime warranty.
Inside the package we will find (as expected) the two memory sticks and a G.Skill logo sticker.
The TridentX memory’s red color scheme and presentation is really good, especially on ASUS ROG series motherboards.
For some larger CPU coolers, the TridentX memory might be a bit tall. If there is problem with that, then G.Skill has made sure that we are able to remove the top fin.
The TridentX memory looks great. As we can see in above photos, the PCB is black which perfectly fits in with the black/red memory scheme so is also great option for all computer modders who have extra care about the looks.
Since we already know what are we going to test, let us move to the performance stage of this review.
