G.SKILL Ripjaws Z 32GB Quad-channel Memory Kit Unboxing

**Unboxing the G.Skill Ripjawz 32GB Quad-Channel Memory Kit: A Comprehensive Review**

Welcome back to Paul's Hardware as we dive into another unboxing video. This time around, we're taking a closer look at the G.Skill Ripjawz 32GB quad-channel memory kit, which is making its way into Paul's personal system rebuild. If you've ever wondered what it's like to work with high-end memory modules, this video is for you.

### The Packaging: Impressive and Well-Designed

One of the first things that stands out about this memory kit is the packaging. Paul mentions that it's one of the largest boxes he's ever received for memory. While some might see this as unnecessary, it speaks volumes about G.Skill's commitment to quality and presentation. The box features a shiny G.Skill logo on top, which adds to the overall premium feel.

Inside the box, you'll find everything you need to get started. Paul notes that there are two fans included, along with some clamps. These fans are designed to help keep your memory modules cool during operation. While Paul personally doesn't plan on using these fans (since his memory runs cool enough most of the time), he acknowledges that they could be useful for others looking to add a bit of extra cooling.

Another notable inclusion is the accessory box, which contains two turbulence 2 fans and a G.Skill case badge. The case badge is a fun touch, and while Paul jokingly refers to it as "gkill" (his pet name for G.Skill), he does appreciate the added flair it could bring to any build.

### Memory Specifications and Features

The Ripjawz memory kit comes with a lifetime warranty, which Paul considers to be one of the best warranties in the industry. This level of support is something that many users will appreciate, especially when investing in high-end components.

The model number for this specific kit is F31 1920 cl10 Q32 gbz HD. While this might seem like a random string of numbers and letters at first glance, it actually provides valuable information about the memory's specifications. This is a 4x8GB kit, meaning it consists of four individual modules, each holding 8GB of memory. Paul opted for this configuration because video editing requires significant amounts of memory, and having 32GB on hand ensures smooth performance.

The memory operates at 1.65V with a CAS latency of 10 and timings of 10-12-12-31. These numbers are critical for enthusiasts looking to squeeze every bit of performance out of their systems. The kit is also XMP 1.3 ready, which means it's compatible with both Intel and AMD motherboards that support Intel XMP profiles. This compatibility ensures that the memory can automatically set itself to DDR32400 with the appropriate timings, making it an excellent choice for users looking for a hassle-free upgrade.

### Design and Aesthetics

The Ripjawz series is known for its unique design, featuring a lower profile heat spreader. While Paul doesn't classify it as "low profile" in the traditional sense (since there's still some height to accommodate aesthetics), he does appreciate the flat black PCB that keeps things sleek and understated. This minimalist approach is particularly appealing for those who prefer their components to blend seamlessly with their system's overall theme.

One feature that might raise a few eyebrows is the blue Ripjawz logo on each module. Paul mentions being on the fence about whether this sticker will stand out too much in his build. He invites viewers to share their thoughts in the comments, suggesting that the decision to keep or remove the logo is a matter of personal preference.

### Quad-Channel Setup and Compatibility

Quad-channel memory is specifically designed for Intel LGA 2011 processors and x79 platforms, but Paul notes that it's not limited to these configurations. The kit can also be used on mainstream Intel processors (like Haswell) or even AMD systems with dual-channel support. However, the quad-channel XMP settings are most suited for x79 platforms, which is what Paul is using.

The memory comes with a sleeved cable, but Paul expresses a preference for a three-pin header over the Molex plug used here. While he acknowledges that this might be nitpicking (since he doesn't plan on using it anyway), it's worth mentioning for those who are particular about their cable management.

### Tested and Certified by Asus

G.Skill worked closely with Asus to ensure that this memory kit is tested and certified for compatibility with their Intel x79-based motherboards. This level of collaboration guarantees that the Ripjawz modules will work flawlessly on supported platforms, providing peace of mind for users looking for a reliable upgrade.

### Personal Thoughts and Conclusion

After years of using G.Skill memory in various systems, Paul remains one of their biggest fans. He praises their attention to detail and reliability, noting that he's never experienced a failure with any of their products. The Ripjawz 32GB quad-channel kit is no exception, offering excellent performance and aesthetics while being fully tested for compatibility.

In conclusion, Paul encourages viewers to leave a like if they enjoyed the video and reminds them to subscribe for more content. He also hints at future videos in his system rebuild series, keeping the audience engaged with the promise of more exciting hardware reviews.

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This unboxing video provides an in-depth look at the G.Skill Ripjawz 32GB quad-channel memory kit, covering everything from its packaging and specifications to its design and compatibility. If you're looking for high-performance memory that's built to last, this might just be the upgrade your system needs. Thanks for watching, and we'll see you all next time!

"WEBVTTKind: captionsLanguage: enexcellent what's up guys and welcome back to Paul's Hardware today I'm doing another unboxing for another component that's going in my personal system rebuild because apparently I'm sadistic and I like to put these things off as long as I possibly can but to that end let's take a closer look at this gskill rip jawz 32 GB quad Channel memory kit now this is actually one of the largest boxes I've ever received for memory being shipped to me in so that's kind of impressive I guess but shiny G skill logo on the top this is quad Channel memory it's actually designed specifically for Intel LGA 2011 processors and x79 platforms however that does not preclude you from using it in a different platform such as on a say mainstream Intel uh like Haswell processor or something like that or even U maybe on an AMD anything with dual Channel but um the quad Channel XMP settings are going to be a little bit more suited for x79 so that's what I'm using it for should be good to go on the side here you can see the G skills including a lifetime warranty which is just about as good as it gets as far as warranties go as far as I'm concerned model number on this one specifically is F31 1920 cl10 Q32 gbz HD which is makes no sense well it kind of makes sense but um it's actually a 4X 8 GB kit and I went with so much memory because I do video editing video editing requires many many many memories but on the side here you can see they put the stickers for all four dims that are included it's 1.65 volts uh cast latency 10 and actual timings of 10 12 12 31 uh here is an accessory that's included from G skill which I'm not planning on using just because I find that my memory runs cool enough most of the time anyway but this does have a couple fans on it and little clamps and they actually provide you with two of these so you can put one on either side if you're going with the quad Channel setup because the dim slots are on two opposite sides of the actual uh where where the processor socket is um you do have kind of a sleeved cable here Molex plug I would prefer if I was going to be critiquing this even though I'm not going to be using it that this had a a three pin header rather than just plugging it straight into Molex but like I said I'm not going to use it anyway but hey looks pretty cool in box number two surprisingly enough we have another one of those I already said you get two but there's your confirmation two of those included and then the memory itself is underneath these cardboard things which is kind of upside down awkward to get to but I think I think I can manage all right um you do have some document ation here on the turbulence 2 fan that's included that um you guys are free to pause and read if you really want to user's guide and then the memory which comes in these little pouches okay and I nearly forgot this little accessory too which is a a g skill a g g a gskill case badge I sometimes call it gkill but that's just kind of my pet name for the company but um case badges are cool and here is the memory itself I'm only going to show you guys one of these but trust me there's four of them see there's the other three they all look exactly the same now the rip jaw Z series has sort of a lower profile heat spreader I wouldn't say low profile because there is some some blingin up on top that provides a bit of additional height which um if you really are worried about clearance you might want to look at something else as far as what the heat spreaders they give you are but aesthetically they have a flat black PCB on the memory which I really like because I I I I I do appreciate the Aesthetics and especially when I'm doing YouTube videos I I like things to look pretty and it is XMP 1.3 ready so um if you have an Intel uh motherboard or if you have an AMD motherboard that supports Intel XMP profiles you can load those up and it will automatically set it to DDR 32400 with the timings in place which is in my experience the easiest way to get your memory set at the proper speed and frequency this is certified actually an Asus Intel x79 based motherboard so um that's kind of nice if you're looking for certified and actually tested memory Asus worked with gskill to do that um they are all black for the most part and that's kind of why I went with these is I wanted them to blend in in uh just about any situation there is a blue rip jazy logo there and I was actually kind of on the fence about that actual sticker I don't really know how much it's going to end up bothering me once I get the build together but let me know in the comments if you guys think that the sticker is okay or should I pull it off or should I try to like do something over it to to remove the blue cuz I don't know how much blue there's going to be in the rest of my system but apart from that I suppose that about wraps it up for this video I will say that I've been using G skill memory in quite a few systems for quite a while now and they're one of my favorite memory manufacturers because I think they do a really good job with their memory and I've never ever had a stick of G skill memory die on me but that's all for this video guys if you enjoyed it go ahead and leave me a like don't forget to subscribe and we'll see you all next timeexcellent what's up guys and welcome back to Paul's Hardware today I'm doing another unboxing for another component that's going in my personal system rebuild because apparently I'm sadistic and I like to put these things off as long as I possibly can but to that end let's take a closer look at this gskill rip jawz 32 GB quad Channel memory kit now this is actually one of the largest boxes I've ever received for memory being shipped to me in so that's kind of impressive I guess but shiny G skill logo on the top this is quad Channel memory it's actually designed specifically for Intel LGA 2011 processors and x79 platforms however that does not preclude you from using it in a different platform such as on a say mainstream Intel uh like Haswell processor or something like that or even U maybe on an AMD anything with dual Channel but um the quad Channel XMP settings are going to be a little bit more suited for x79 so that's what I'm using it for should be good to go on the side here you can see the G skills including a lifetime warranty which is just about as good as it gets as far as warranties go as far as I'm concerned model number on this one specifically is F31 1920 cl10 Q32 gbz HD which is makes no sense well it kind of makes sense but um it's actually a 4X 8 GB kit and I went with so much memory because I do video editing video editing requires many many many memories but on the side here you can see they put the stickers for all four dims that are included it's 1.65 volts uh cast latency 10 and actual timings of 10 12 12 31 uh here is an accessory that's included from G skill which I'm not planning on using just because I find that my memory runs cool enough most of the time anyway but this does have a couple fans on it and little clamps and they actually provide you with two of these so you can put one on either side if you're going with the quad Channel setup because the dim slots are on two opposite sides of the actual uh where where the processor socket is um you do have kind of a sleeved cable here Molex plug I would prefer if I was going to be critiquing this even though I'm not going to be using it that this had a a three pin header rather than just plugging it straight into Molex but like I said I'm not going to use it anyway but hey looks pretty cool in box number two surprisingly enough we have another one of those I already said you get two but there's your confirmation two of those included and then the memory itself is underneath these cardboard things which is kind of upside down awkward to get to but I think I think I can manage all right um you do have some document ation here on the turbulence 2 fan that's included that um you guys are free to pause and read if you really want to user's guide and then the memory which comes in these little pouches okay and I nearly forgot this little accessory too which is a a g skill a g g a gskill case badge I sometimes call it gkill but that's just kind of my pet name for the company but um case badges are cool and here is the memory itself I'm only going to show you guys one of these but trust me there's four of them see there's the other three they all look exactly the same now the rip jaw Z series has sort of a lower profile heat spreader I wouldn't say low profile because there is some some blingin up on top that provides a bit of additional height which um if you really are worried about clearance you might want to look at something else as far as what the heat spreaders they give you are but aesthetically they have a flat black PCB on the memory which I really like because I I I I I do appreciate the Aesthetics and especially when I'm doing YouTube videos I I like things to look pretty and it is XMP 1.3 ready so um if you have an Intel uh motherboard or if you have an AMD motherboard that supports Intel XMP profiles you can load those up and it will automatically set it to DDR 32400 with the timings in place which is in my experience the easiest way to get your memory set at the proper speed and frequency this is certified actually an Asus Intel x79 based motherboard so um that's kind of nice if you're looking for certified and actually tested memory Asus worked with gskill to do that um they are all black for the most part and that's kind of why I went with these is I wanted them to blend in in uh just about any situation there is a blue rip jazy logo there and I was actually kind of on the fence about that actual sticker I don't really know how much it's going to end up bothering me once I get the build together but let me know in the comments if you guys think that the sticker is okay or should I pull it off or should I try to like do something over it to to remove the blue cuz I don't know how much blue there's going to be in the rest of my system but apart from that I suppose that about wraps it up for this video I will say that I've been using G skill memory in quite a few systems for quite a while now and they're one of my favorite memory manufacturers because I think they do a really good job with their memory and I've never ever had a stick of G skill memory die on me but that's all for this video guys if you enjoyed it go ahead and leave me a like don't forget to subscribe and we'll see you all next time\n"