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Designed for the latest generation of AMD processorsThe arrival of the new AMD platform: the AM4, supporting DDR4 RAM, has allowed G.Skill to take a new approach and completely rebuild their ranges. TheseG.Skill Flare X Series memories are an ideal solution for gamers who want to build a computer with an AMD Ryzen processor. G.Skill offers a set of rams that have been designed and engineered from the ground up to optimise compatibility and performance with Ryzen processors. The G.Skill Flare X Series | models are equipped with a 40mm heatsink and can therefore ensure perfect compatibility with the largest CPU cooling systems without compromising their installation.
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General information |
Product name |
G.Skill Flare X Series 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3200MHz CL14 |
Brand |
G.Skill | |
Model |
F4-3200C14D-16GFX | |
Memory format |
Typical use |
Desktop computer |
Memory type |
DDR4 | |
Memory format |
DIMM 288-pin (DDR4) | |
Memory |
Capacity |
16 GB |
Memory Frequency(ies) |
DDR4 3200 MHz | |
Memory standard |
PC4-25600 | |
Memory specification |
Unbuffered | |
Number of modules |
2 | |
Capacity per module |
8 GB | |
LED |
No | |
LED RGB |
No | |
Cooling |
Radiator |
Yes |
Radiator color |
Black | |
Fan supplied |
No | |
Timings |
CAS Latency |
14 |
RAS to CAS Delay |
14 | |
RAS Precharge Time |
14 | |
RAS Active Time |
34 | |
These timings are supported with a minimum voltage of: |
1.35 Volt(s) | |
Voltage |
1.2 Volts | |
| 1.35 Volts | ||
Warranties |
Commercial warranty |
Seller 3 years |
Legal warranty |
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Product referenced on 16 Mar 2017
I bought this RAM last year but my system is unstable when the ram is configured at its nominal frequency.
It is sold for 3200Mhz but I had to lower it to 2800Mhz to avoid system crashes.
I guess it's a compatibility issue with the whole system. I could probably have paid a lot less for a slower RAM if I had been better advised.
My configuration :
- Case : Phanteks Enthoo EVOLV ATX - Black
- Power supply : Seasonic PRIME 650 W Gold
- Motherboard : Gigabyte GA-AB350-GAMING 3 (bios F7)
- Processor: AMD Ryzen 7 1700 Wraith Spire Edition (3.0 GHz)
- Thermal paste: Thermal Grizzly Kryonaut (11.1 grams)
- Ventirad: Noctua NH-D15 SE-AM4
- Memory: G.Skill Flare X Series 16 GB (2x 8 GB) DDR4 3200 MHz CL14
- Graphics Card: MSI GeForce GTX 1060 GAMING X 6G
I searched the forums quite a bit before deciding on this motherboard and memory for their compatibility.
The memory is recognized at 2400Mhz. I have to go through the bios to change the Extreme Memory Profile (XMP) to Profile 1 and then the memory will run at its rated speed (considered as overclocking).
First listed as compatible with the Gigabyte GA-AX370-Gaming K7 motherboard (both by G.Skill and Gigabyte), this one disappeared from the famous "QVL" when the F3 bios of the card was released, indeed, impossible to exceed 2933 Mhz. Official reply from G.SKILL :
Dear Customer,
Under our testing results, F4-3200C14D-16GFX running at 3200MHz is not compatible with your system (GA-AX370-Gaming K7 + Ryzen 7 1700X).
If the model is capable of running at 2933MHz, this indicates the modules are in good working condition, and your CPU might the factor that prevents your system from booting higher than 2933MHz.
Here is what you may try manually to see if it will boot at 3200MHz:
DRAM Frequency: 3200MHz
DRAM Voltage: 1.35V
CL-Timing: 16-18-18-38 (tCL-tRCD-tRP-tRAS)
Command Rate: 2T
Please make sure the latest BIOS has been updated and clearing CMOS is done prior to booting.
Thank you.
Best Regards
Tech Support Team
G.SKILL International Enterprise Co.
8F No. 69 DongXing Rd, Xinyi District
Taipei City, 11070 Taiwan (R.O.C.)
+886 2 2766-7889
http://www.gskill.us/forum/
How to say? Awkward. Besides the brand has kept the motherboard in its compatibility list, quiet. I'm still waiting for an answer from a "ticket" on the subject sent to GIGABYTE.
Apparently, no 2*8GB kit goes to 3200Mhz on this motherboard (for the moment), you have to go up to 2*16GB.
On the other hand, what it doesn't reach in pure frequency is partially compensated by rather aggressive 1.4v timings of 12-12-12-12-32, never seen elsewhere; yet the memory latency is the only really noticeable flaw of this new AM4 platform. So we'll see...
