G.Skill Ripjaws V Series
PNY XLR8 Gaming EPIC-X RGB
What Buyers Say
G.Skill Ripjaws V Series
The G.Skill Ripjaws V Series 32GB DDR4 3600 MHz memory kit is widely praised for its excellent price-to-performance ratio, reliable operation at rated speeds after enabling XMP, and strong overclocking potential. Users highlight its compatibility with modern AMD and Intel platforms, though a few report early failures or mixed die types. Overall, it is considered a solid, no-frills choice for gamers and power users seeking high-capacity, fast RAM.
Pros
- Excellent price-to-performance ratio
- Reliable at rated speed with XMP enabled
- Strong overclocking potential
- Good compatibility with modern AMD and Intel platforms
- No RGB (clean aesthetic)
Cons
- Early failure reported by some users
- Mixed die types (Samsung vs Hynix) in same model
- Requires XMP enable for rated speed
- Not stable at 3600 MHz on some Ryzen 1st gen
- Single rank vs dual rank inconsistency
PNY XLR8 Gaming EPIC-X RGB
Users are highly satisfied with this RAM kit, praising its performance and value for money. The RGB lighting is a popular feature, though some find the control software tricky. Overall, it's recommended for gamers and PC builders.
Pros
- Great performance
- Good value for money
- Attractive RGB lighting
- Fast speed
- Solid build quality
Cons
- RGB control software tricky
- No RGB control software included
Scores
Specifications
| G.Skill Ripjaws V Series | PNY XLR8 Gaming EPIC-X RGB | |
|---|---|---|
| Memory | ||
| Type | DDR4 | DDR4 |
| Form Factor | UDIMM | UDIMM |
| Total Capacity | ||
| Modules | 2 | 2 |
| Per Module | ||
| Pins | 288 | 288 |
| Rank | 1Rx8 | — |
| Performance | ||
| Speed | ||
| CAS Latency | 18 | 16★ |
| Timings | 18-22-22-42 | — |
| Voltage | 1.350000023841858 | 1.350000023841858 |
| Class | ||
| ECC | ✗ | ✗ |
| Registered | ✗ | ✗ |
| OC Profile | Intel XMP 2.0 | Intel XMP 2.0 |
| Features | ||
| RGB | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Heat Spreader | ✓ | ✓ |
Pros & Cons
G.Skill Ripjaws V Series
- Strong latency (88th percentile)88th %ile
- Strong social proof (83rd percentile)83rd %ile
- Strong feature (73rd percentile)
PNY XLR8 Gaming EPIC-X RGB
- Strong social proof (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong latency (88th percentile)88th %ile
- Strong feature (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (79th percentile)
Pricing
G.Skill Ripjaws V Series offers 2.1x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 76 overall, wins 4 of 5 usage categories and 4 of 16 specs.
