G.SKILL International Enterprise Co., Ltd., a prominent manufacturer of high-performance memory and PC components, has unveiled its latest offerings in the Trident Z5 CK and Trident Z5 CK RGB series. These DDR5 CU-DIMM memory modules are engineered with an integrated clock driver (CKD) and support overclocking speeds up to DDR5-9600. Specifically designed to complement the latest Intel Core Ultra 200 K-series desktop processors and Intel Z890 chipset motherboards, the Trident Z5 CK series features mirrored black heat spreaders that facilitate efficient thermal management.
The Trident Z5 CK and Trident Z5 CK RGB series utilize the CU-DIMM standard, which incorporates a built-in CKD chip on each memory module. This advancement enhances signal integrity between the CPU and memory IC chips, thereby improving stability during high-speed memory operations. For enthusiasts seeking extreme performance, G.SKILL offers a DDR5-9000 CL42-56-56-144 kit with a total capacity of 48 GB (2x24GB) operating in Gear 2 mode. This configuration is optimized for use with the Intel Core Ultra 9 285K desktop processor and the ASUS ROG Maximus Z890 Apex motherboard, demonstrating significant overclocking potential.
Further pushing the boundaries of memory performance, G.SKILL's research and development team has achieved DDR5-9600 CL46-58-58 with a 48 GB (2x24GB) configuration in Gear 4 mode using the latest Intel Core Ultra 7 265K desktop processor paired with the ASRock Z890 Taichi OCF motherboard. Additionally, the Trident Z5 CK series has demonstrated the capability to reach DDR5-10000 speeds in dual-channel mode under air cooling conditions on both ASUS and ASRock Z890 motherboards. This was accomplished through meticulous BIOS tuning, including adjustments to voltage and advanced memory timings, ensuring system stability during intensive tasks such as Memtest stress tests and AIDA64 bandwidth benchmarks.
The design of the Trident Z5 CK series aligns with the flagship Trident Z5 family, featuring sleek mirrored black heat spreaders complemented by either a piano black top bar or a semi-translucent RGB light bar, catering to both aesthetic and functional preferences in PC builds. These memory kits support Intel XMP 3.0 profiles, facilitating straightforward overclocking setups. The Trident Z5 CK and Trident Z5 CK RGB series DDR5 CU-DIMM memory modules are set to be distributed through authorized G.SKILL retailers and distributors starting October 2024.
