G.Skill Ripjaws V 32GB (2x16GB) DDR4-3600 CL18 Black
G.Skill
75 Overall Score
vs
OWC 8GB DDR4-2400 CL17 SODIMM
OWC
26 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
G.Skill Ripjaws V 32GB (2x16GB) DDR4-3600 CL18 Black
78 out of 100 high confidence 44 reviews
The G.Skill Ripjaws V 32GB DDR4 kit is generally well-received, with most users praising its performance, value, and compatibility with AMD and Intel platforms. Many report hitting advertised speeds via XMP/DOCP, and some enjoy overclocking headroom. However, a few users experienced memory failures within months or years, though G.Skill's customer service and RMA process were highlighted as excellent. Some also noted the need to enable XMP manually and that the kit may be single-rank despite expectations.
Pros
- Great value for price
- Works at advertised speeds with XMP
- Good overclocking headroom
- Compatible with AMD and Intel
- No RGB design
Cons
- Memory failures after months
- XMP must be enabled manually
- May be single-rank not dual
- Not JEDEC certified speed
- Chip type may vary
Performance at speed 18
Value for money 10
Compatibility 12
Overclocking 8
Reliability 4
Customer support 3
OWC 8GB DDR4-2400 CL17 SODIMM
No customer feedback yet
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Specifications
| G.Skill Ripjaws V | OWC 8GB DDR4 SODIMM | |
|---|---|---|
| Memory | ||
| Type | DDR4 | DDR4 |
| Form Factor | UDIMM | SODIMM |
| Total Capacity | ||
| Modules | 2★ | 1 |
| Per Module | ||
| Pins | 288 | 260 |
| Performance | ||
| Speed | ||
| CAS Latency | 18 | 17★ |
| Timings | 18-22-22-42 | — |
| Voltage | 1.350000023841858 | 1.2000000476837158★ |
| Class | ||
| ECC | ✗ | ✗ |
| Registered | ✗ | ✗ |
| OC Profile | Intel XMP 2.0 | — |
| Features | ||
| RGB | ✗ | ✗ |
| Heat Spreader | ✓★ | — |
Pros & Cons
G.Skill Ripjaws V 32GB (2x16GB) DDR4-3600 CL18 Black
- Strong latency (88th percentile)88th %ile
- Strong social proof (81st percentile)81st %ile
- Strong feature (75th percentile)
- Strong capacity (71st percentile)
OWC 8GB DDR4-2400 CL17 SODIMM
- Strong affordability (75th percentile)
- Below average feature (18th percentile)18th %ile
- Below average capacity (23rd percentile)
- Below average speed (29th percentile)
Pricing
G.Skill Ripjaws V 32GB (2x16GB) DDR4-3600 CL18 Black
OWC 8GB DDR4-2400 CL17 SODIMM
No current pricing available
Verdict
Winner: G.Skill Ripjaws V
Scores 75 overall, wins 5 of 5 usage categories and 5 of 15 specs.
