G.SKILL just made one of the best DDR4 RAM kits even better
G.SKILL took one of the best-looking and best-performing memory kits and added a striking crystalline pattern.
What you need to know
- G.SKILL announced the Trident Z Royal Elite DDR4 series of memory.
- The series features sculpted crystalline patterns, polished heatspreaders, and 8-zone RGB lighting.
- The Trident Z Royal Elite DDR4 series of memory kits will be available worldwide in May 2021.
G.SKILL already makes some of the best DDR4 RAM for PCs in terms of both performance and looks. Now, you have yet another attractive option when it comes to G.SKILL DDR4 memory. Today, G.SKILL announced the Trident Z Royal Elite series. The series of RAM features a sculpted crystalline pattern and polished aluminum heatspreader to go along with its full-length crystalline light bar and 8-zone RGB lighting.
The G.SKILL Trident Z Royal Elite builds off of the highly-reviewed G.SKILL Trident Z Royal. The Trident Z Royal review earned a rare five-star rating from our Rich Edmonds for its gorgeous design, amazing performance, excellent lighting, and impressive speed. The new Trident Z Royal Elite looks like it should earn marks along the same lines.
The Trident Z Royal Elite ranges from DDR4-3600 to DDR4-5333. It offers 16GB (8GBx2) to 64GB (32GBx2) in kit capacity at launch.
| Frequency | CL Timing | Voltage | Kit Capacity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3600 | 16-19-19-39 | 1.35V | 8GBx2/16GBx2/16GBx4 |
| 4000 | 16-19-19-39 18-22-22-42 | 1.4V | 16GBx2 32GBx2 |
| 4266 | 16-19-19-39 19-28-28-48 | 1.5V | 16GBx2 16GBx4/32GBx2 |
| 4800 | 19-28-28-48 | 1.5V | 8GBx2 |
| 5066 | 20-30-30-50 | 1.6V | 8GBx2 |
| 5333 | 22-32-32-52 | 1.6V | 8GBx2 |




The Trident Z Royal Elite DDR4 memory kits will be available in May 2021 through G.SKILL's worldwide distribution partners. G.SKILL hasn't shared pricing at this time.
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