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Two gold DDR4 sticks with crystalline RGB light bars and mirror-finish heatspreaders

G.SKILL

G.SKILL F4-3600C18D-16GTRG 16GB DDR4 3600 CL18 desktop RAM

SKU CH-VSCS-VZ657 MPN F4-3600C18D-16GTRG

16 GB dual-channel DDR4 kit at 3600 MT/s with CL18 timing and RGB crystalline light bar

  • Total capacity16 GB (2 × 8 GB)
  • Rated speedDDR4 3600 (PC4 28800)
  • CAS latencyCL18
  • Memory timings18-22-22-42
  • Rated voltage1.35 V
  • Buffer typeUnbuffered

Capacity 16GB (2 x 8GB)

Speed DDR4 3600 (PC4 28800)

CAS Latency CL18

Color Gold

  • Dual-channel 16 GB kit enables smoother multitasking
  • DDR4 3600 speed delivers responsive system performance
  • CL18 18-22-22-42 timings reduce memory latency
  • 35 V operation balances efficiency and stability
  • Crystalline light bar with 8 RGB zones creates distinctive illumination

Trident Z Royal 16 GB DDR4 Kit

This 16 GB kit contains two 8 GB DDR4 modules rated at 3600 MT/s with CL18 timings. It is built for enthusiasts who want high-frequency memory with strong RGB aesthetics for a desktop build.

Thermals Power and Noise

Solid CNC-cut aluminium heatspreaders in a gold finish dissipate heat through the classic tri-fin design. The modules run at 1.35 V, keeping power draw modest during typical workloads while the passive cooling adds no fan noise.

Crystalline Light Bar and Software

Eight addressable RGB zones per module shine through a crystalline light bar that refracts colour across the case interior. Bundled lighting software provides over a dozen effects, four saveable profiles and per-module or synchronised control.

How it compares

Measured against everything we stock in Desktop RAM, at today’s prices. Recalculated every night.

Price $59.99
Cheaper than about 60% of the 3,647 comparable items (median $90.99).
Total capacity 16 GB (2 × 8 GB)
Typical for this category: the median of 3,251 items is 16 GB.
Price per GB $3.75 per GB
Cheaper than about 86% of the 3,251 comparable items (median $6.75 per GB).

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Specifications

Product
Brand nameG.SKILL
Product lineTrident Z Royal Series
Model nameF4-3600C18D-16GTRG
Total capacity16 GB (2 × 8 GB)
Product colorGold
Performance
Rated speedDDR4 3600 (PC4 28800)
Memory
CAS latencyCL18
Memory timings18-22-22-42
ECC supportNo
Buffer typeUnbuffered
Kit configurationDual Channel Kit
Heat spreaderYes
Power
Rated voltage1.35 V
Size & build
Shipping weight0.24 kg
Package size196 × 135 × 23 mm
Compatibility
Recommended forAMD X570 / B550
Intel Z790 DDR4 / Z690 DDR4 / Z590 / Z490 / Z390 / Z370
More details
LED lightingRGB

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Questions about this item

How do I install the 288-pin DDR4 modules and what step do builders often miss?

Seat each 8 GB stick firmly until the retention clips click, then enable the 3600 MT/s XMP profile in BIOS so the kit runs at its rated 18-22-22-42 timings instead of the default JEDEC speed.

What maintenance or replacement will the Trident Z Royal kit need over time?

The gold electro-plated aluminum heatspreaders and 8-zone RGB LEDs are sealed; no user-serviceable parts exist, so replacement is only required if a module fails or a future platform demands a different memory generation.

What limit appears first during sustained heavy workloads on this 1.35 V CL18 kit?

The 1.35 V operating voltage and CL18 latency ceiling cap overclocking headroom before thermal throttling becomes an issue, since the CNC-cut heatspreaders already handle normal loads efficiently.

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