RipjawsV Series DDR4 RAM (XMP) 16GB (2x8GB) 3600MT/s CL16-19-19-39 1.35V Intel AMD Desktop Computer Memory U-DIMM - Black (F4-3600C16D-16GVKC)

The G.SKILL Ripjaws V Series 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 kit is a staple for a reason, offering a "set it and forget it" reliability that is perfect for budget-conscious builders who prioritize performance over flashy lights. The 42mm low-profile heat spreader is a major win for compatibility, easily clearing larger air coolers that often crowd the RAM slots, while the stamped aluminum design provides efficient heat dissipation without adding unnecessary bulk. It’s important to remember that you must enable XMP 2.0 in your BIOS to reach the advertised speeds (like 3200MHz or 3600MHz), otherwise, it will default to the standard 2133MHz. While the lack of RGB might be a downside for those wanting a "Christmas tree" build, the limited lifetime warranty and rock-solid stability during gaming or heavy multitasking make this one of the most cost-effective, high-quality upgrades you can drop into a DDR4-based system.

If you bought this ram and getting errors, BSOD, app and game crashes after a couple months or weeks of use with XMP enabled, go to your bios and enable gear down mode. Enabling this along with manually setting the DRAM voltage to 1.35V and SOC voltage to 1.1V solved the issue for me. With the way ram prices are now it's not so easy to just buy a new kit for $80 anymore, so hopefully this helps someone who still has their old kit somewhere

This review is for G.SKILL Ripjaws V Series (Intel XMP) DDR4 RAM 32GB (2x16GB) 3600MT/s CL16-19-19-39 1.35V Desktop Computer Memory UDIMM - Black (F4-3600C16D-32GVKC). I have used G.Skill in several builds over the years, and I have never run into an issue with them. They also offer lifetime warranty that they stand behind. I liked this set for its combination of price, speed, timings, and voltage. I have this same memory kit in a 4 x 16 GB configuration (64 GB), but after using it for many years in two different systems, one of the RAM sticks had gone bad. So, while that set is off to G.Skill for RMA, I am using this 2 x 16 GB (32GB) kit in its place. G.Skill, and most memory makers, do not guarantee two kits of RAM to work together at overclocked or XMP rated speeds. So, if you are hoping to use two of these kits on a MB that supports 4 x 16GB RAM, you would be better off buying a single 4 x 16GB kit instead. It would alleviate so much confusion for buyer's who don't know how OC'd RAM works if manufacturers would start listing how OC'd RAM works on the packaging and in the details. This is something that all RAM manufacturers are guilty of. For those who don't know how OC'd RAM works. It is usually set to run at JEDEC (non-OC) speed out of the box. You usually have to go into the UEFI BIOS and manually set the bandwidth, timings, voltage, and command rate, or select XMP (if you have a MB and RAM that both support XMP) to get it to run at the advertised OC'd speed. If you are not familiar with setting up OC'd RAM contact the manufacturer. Many OC'd RAM sets have less than five star reviews from system builders who don't understand that OC'd RAM usually needs to be setup in the UEFI BIOS, so they assume there is a problem with the RAM when there isn't. On a side note, it is technically recommended that you run the RAM at the stock JEDEC speed when setting up a new system (i.e. installing the operating system and the like), however I have never run into an issue having XMP turned on when setting up a new system. Now, I have only used mildly overclocked RAM that did not require over-volting. If I were to run a highly overclocked RAM set that required over-volting, then that system I would definitely setup with the stock JEDEC settings. System Information: Gigabyte AORUS Z590 Xtreme Intel i9-11900K Zalman CNPS9900MAX-Blue Thermal Grizzly Kryonaut ASUS GeForce RTX 3070 V2 OC Edition 8GB GDDR6 4 x 16GB G.Skill Ripjaws V DDR4 3600 16-19-19-39 2 x 2TB Samsung 980 PRO NVMe M.2 SSD in RAID 1 Mirror 1 x 2TB Seagate Constellation ES.3 SATA3 HDD 1 x 4TB Samsung 870 EVO 2.5" SATA SSD in a Fideco external USB enclosure for backups 2 x ASUS BD-RE Burner Corsair AX1200i 1,200W PSU Thermaltake Core W100 Super Tower Chassis Windows 10 Pro 64-Bit 4 x Gigabyte AORUS FI25F 25" 240Hz 1080P IPS Monitor

Upgraded to the G.SKILL and it has been flawless. The installation was simple as are all DDR4 RAMs and enabling XMP was a breeze. A great addition is if you are unfamiliar with working inside your BIOS, they offer easy to follow turtorials. System stability has been excellent. There has been no crashes, even under heavy gaming, virtual machines for work, and stress testing. Performance-wise, the difference is noticeable. Multitasking is smoother, and productivity workloads run without bottlenecks. Temperature control is well done as well For the price, build quality, and reliability, this RAM offers great value. I easily recommend it should you be looking to have better functionality within you desktop

I'm a long time PC hobbyist/builder/gamer starting in 1992. I was having trouble suddenly in a game (same game I've played since 2014). It would randomly lock up or crash. The PC itself was fine with no blue screens or any other issues. I had the pc set up with 4 sticks of 8GB DDR4 (32 GB total). No issues for years. I run an I7-13700K. This had been a super stable setup. I installed the latest BIOS, uninstalled/re-installed the whole game. I bought this ram kit. I swapped out my 4 sticks of 8GB for these 2 sticks of 16GB. No more instability/game crashes. This ram has CL16 over the CL18 I had before. The system is a tad bit snappier. It has no RGB. If you're looking at the lights, you aren't playing your game.

This review is specifically for RAM sold by RACERSPEED INC. I'll start with the good part: It's the same RAM as what's being sold by Amazon.com in a different listing (https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07Z86BMCQ), but at a fraction of a cost. I had both in my possession and was able to test both, so I don't see any reason why anyone would be paying double for the other listing. Also, this RAM performed waaaaaaaaaay better! The other one could barely start with timings in XMP profile, and even then required voltage to be raised way up, while this one started great as-is and overclocked far beyond its XMP profile. I was able to set many timings much lower, e.g. CAS latency set to 13, not without some higher voltage though, but that's not surprising. I might've won silicon lottery here, so take the above with a large grain of salt. Now to the bad: The heatsink is a joke. It barely touches the chips, and where it does, it's only a small area (see attached photo) and it's a consistent picture every time (I ordered 2 sets, 4 sticks total, 8 heatsinks), so you'd be better off removing stock heatsinks and using some aftermarket ones. But overall, great RAM, 5-star rating fully deserved.

In 2021, I purchased two matched 2x16GB kits of G.Skill Ripjaws V DDR4-3600 CL16 memory (four 16GB modules total, all dated 2021) for a 64GB configuration. Based on manufacturer guidance and general industry expectations, memory of this class should remain reliable for the service life of a personal computer. Unfortunately, two of the 2021 modules failed in early late 2025. Prior to isolating the faults, the system experienced recurring error messages and repeated reboot cycles. After systematic troubleshooting, I identified and removed the two failed modules. The system then ran stably in dual-channel mode with the remaining two modules (32GB total). At the time, I was unaware of G.Skill’s lifetime warranty process and discarded the defective sticks. To restore 64GB capacity, I purchased two additional 16GB modules of identical specifications (dated 2024). These were not part of the original factory-matched set and came from a later production batch. The system operated normally for a short period before instability returned. Further troubleshooting identified both 2024 modules as defective; they were removed in early 2026. Shortly afterward, one of the remaining 2021 modules also failed. The system is now running on a single 2021 16GB module, reducing capacity from 64GB to 16GB. Stability has improved significantly, with no more persistent reboots or disruptive errors. To confirm the diagnosis, my sone tested the two removed 2024 modules in his system, where they also produced errors. This validated that the failures were hardware-related and independent of my original setup. From a performance standpoint, the system remains usable for my primary workload, research and long-form writing (including a book in progress), as it is not used for gaming. However, the repeated instability and drastic reduction in memory capacity have been unacceptable for a premium product. At the time of purchase, the two 2024 replacement modules cost $64.99. As of April 2026, similar G.Skill Ripjaws V 2x16GB 3600MHz kits are priced over $300. In summary, three of the original four 2021 modules failed and both 2024 replacements failed, resulting in five failures out of six modules. This pattern, confirmed by cross-system testing and the resulting loss of usable capacity, points to notable reliability issues with this specific memory line. I late March 2026, I submitted three of the failed modules through G.Skill’s RMA process and requested a full matched set of four replacement modules, explaining the my inadvertent discarding of the two earlier sticks. The RMA was handled professionally and efficiently, but they provided only three sequentially matched replacement modules (dated 2026) instead of four. This leaves me with three new matched 2026 modules and one surviving 2021 module. I am now deciding whether to integrate all four (creating a mixed-batch set), taking the chance of experiencing further problems, or run just two of the new modules in dual-channel mode, while keeping the third as a spare and setting the old 2021 module aside. Overall, this has not been a positive experience with the memory itself. However, G.Skill’s RMA support was responsive and helpful, even if they could not provide a complete matched set.

Worked great but I did have to make an RMA submittion because it stopped working after less than a year, the RMA ticket was satisfactory but it could be conserning if you're buying it for more than what I did which was less than $60 I believe.

Je ne sais pas pourquoi, mais ce n’est pas la première fois que cela m’arrive avec des RAM G.SKILL. Les RAM ne fonctionnent plus. Même dans la génération précédente, j’ai eu le même souci. Les RAM deviennent complètement défectueuses.

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Funciona perfecto con mi Ryzen 5800x en mi b350 con el perfil xmp habilitado, pero lo más importante, es que es dual rank, no estoy cien porciento seguro de que todos los lotes de este modelo sean dual rank, no lo había comprado por eso, así que resultó ser un bonus. Mi kit viene con chips hynix CJR por si alguien está interesado.

Bought to match existing RAM. Fast, robust and easy to install. Looks good through the side panel as well. Reliable brand and a good price.