G.SKILL announces extreme low-latency DDR4 memory kits

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What you need to know

  • G.SKILL announced several low-latency DDR4 memory kits with high capacities.
  • The new memory kits are DDR4-3600 CL14-15-15-35.
  • The kits will be available starting in Q4 2020.

G.SKILL announced new DDR4 memory kits that are both low-latency and high-capacity. The new kits are DDR4-3600 CL14-15-15-35 and come in either 64GB or 32GB configurations. New kits with the CL14 specs are available from the Trident Z Neo, Trident Z Royal, Trident Z RGB, and Ripjaws V series. The new memory kits should be available in the fourth quarter of 2020.

That long CL number, CL14-15-15-35, refers to the CAS latency of the memory kits. CAS latency indicates how quickly a RAM module can access specific data. Specifically, CAS latency is measured in clock cycles, so these new memory kits from G.SKILL can complete a specific test used for measurement within 14 clock cycles.

CAS latency is different from data transfer speeds. When you purchase a RAM module for high-end systems, it's important to check its transfer speed and its CAS latency to ensure the best performance.

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Jargon aside, the new memory kits from G.SKILL are fast, have low latency, and have large capacities. Their latency is especially low for DDR4 memory kits.

The G.SKILL Trident Z Royal is already among the best DDR4 RAM for your PC, and this improved spec makes it and other cards kits from G.SKILL even better.

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