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Single black low-profile DDR5 stick with 33mm heat spreader and gold contacts

G.SKILL

G.SKILL Flare X5 8GB DDR5 6000 CL30 desktop RAM F5-6000J3038F8GH1-FX5

SKU CH-SBHV-9Y97H MPN F5-6000J3038F8GH1-FX5

Low-profile 8 GB DDR5 module running at 6000 MT/s with CL30 timing and AMD EXPO support for Ryzen platforms

  • Total capacity8 GB
  • Rated speedDDR5 6000 (PC5 48000)
  • CAS latencyCL30
  • Memory timings30-38-38-96
  • Rated voltage1.35 V
  • Buffer typeUnbuffered / Unregistered
  • Low-profile 33mm height fits compact builds
  • AMD EXPO profile enables one-click overclocking on Ryzen platforms
  • CL30 latency at 6000 MT/s delivers responsive performance
  • 35V operation balances speed with efficiency
  • Hand-screened ICs provide stability for gaming workloads

AMD Ryzen desktop memory

The Flare X5 module provides 8GB of DDR5 6000 capacity in a single 288-pin stick. It targets AMD 600 Series, AMD 800 Series, B650, B850, X670 and X870 platforms that support AMD EXPO profiles. The kit runs at CL30 with 1.35V and is explicitly not compatible with Intel Core Ultra 100/200 or Intel 800 series chipsets.

Sustained-load behaviour

Hand-screened IC chips and a 33mm low-profile heat spreader keep thermals stable during extended gaming or rendering sessions. Rated timings of 30-38-38-96 at 6000 MT/s are maintained without voltage scaling beyond 1.35V. The unbuffered, non-ECC design avoids registered latency overhead for consistent throughput.

Installation and common issues

The 33mm height clears most large CPU coolers in compact builds. Enable the AMD EXPO profile in BIOS to reach the advertised 6000 speed; leaving the board on defaults will drop the module to a lower JEDEC frequency. Do not install on Intel Core Ultra 100/200 or Intel 800 series platforms, as the kit will not post.

How it compares

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

Price $111.99
Pricier than about 54% of the 3,647 comparable items (median $90.99).
Total capacity 8 GB
Lower than about 60% of the 3,251 comparable items (median 16 GB).
Price per GB $14.00 per GB
Pricier than about 83% of the 3,251 comparable items (median $6.75 per GB).

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Specifications

Product
Brand nameG.SKILL
Product lineFlare X5
Model nameF5-6000J3038F8GH1-FX5
Total capacity8 GB
Product type288-Pin PC RAM
Product colorBlack
Performance
Rated speedDDR5 6000 (PC5 48000)
Memory
CAS latencyCL30
Memory timings30-38-38-96
ECC supportNo
Buffer typeUnbuffered / Unregistered
Memory profilesAMD EXPO
Heat spreaderYes
Power
Rated voltage1.35 V
Size & build
Shipping weight0.09 kg
Package size222 × 146 × 13 mm
Compatibility
Recommended forAMD 600 Series / AMD 800 Series / AMD B650 / AMD B850 / AMD Ryzen Compatible / AMD X670 / AMD X870 / High Performance or Gaming Memory
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LED lightingNone

Questions about this item

How much heat does the 1.35V DDR5 6000 module produce during all-day use?

The kit runs at 1.35V with a 33mm low-profile heat spreader that dissipates heat from the hand-screened ICs, keeping temperatures in check during extended sessions.

What motherboard chipset and CPU combination do I need for this AMD EXPO kit to work?

A DDR5-enabled AMD platform such as B650, X670, B850 or X870 paired with a compatible Ryzen processor is required to enable the EXPO profile.

Can I install this 288-pin DDR5 6000 stick in a board that only supports DDR5 4800?

The module will down-clock to the board's maximum supported speed, but the CL30 30-38-38-96 timings and EXPO profile require a motherboard that validates DDR5 6000.

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