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G.SKILL Trident Z Royal 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4 3000 CL16 desktop RAM F4-3000C16D-16GTRS

SKU CH-TSZW-DSSGS MPN F4-3000C16D-16GTRS

16 GB dual-channel DDR4 kit at 3000 MHz CL16 with crystalline RGB light bar and silver mirror-finish heatspreaders

  • Total capacity16 GB (2 × 8 GB)
  • Rated speedDDR4 3000 (PC4 24000)
  • CAS latencyCL16
  • Memory timings16-18-18-38
  • Rated voltage1.35 V
  • Buffer typeUnbuffered
  • Crystalline light bar refracts 8 RGB zones for vivid case illumination
  • Dual-channel 16 GB kit enables higher bandwidth on compatible platforms
  • CL16 16-18-18-38 timings at 3000 MT/s deliver responsive DDR4 performance
  • Mirrored aluminium heatspreaders conduct heat away from hand-screened ICs
  • Per-module software control lets you customise effects across up to 4 profiles

Trident Z Royal 16GB dual-channel kit

This 16GB kit delivers two 8GB DDR4 modules rated at 3000 MT/s with CL16 timings. It targets builders who want strong RGB presence and verified dual-channel performance on mainstream desktop platforms.

Thermal design and power profile

CNC-cut aluminum heatspreaders in a mirrored silver finish use the classic tri-fin layout to move heat away from hand-screened ICs. The kit runs at a tested 1.35V, keeping power draw modest during typical gaming or productivity workloads.

Upgrade path and fit

The modules replace slower DDR4 sticks or single-channel configurations on boards that support XMP 3000 profiles. The jump is worthwhile when your current memory limits frame rates or multitasking headroom at this voltage and timing.

How it compares

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

Price $84.99
Typical for this category: the median of 3,647 items is $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 $5.31 per GB
Cheaper than about 68% 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 nameF4-3000C16D-16GTRS
Total capacity16 GB (2 × 8 GB)
Product colorSilver
Performance
Rated speedDDR4 3000 (PC4 24000)
Memory
CAS latencyCL16
Memory timings16-18-18-38
ECC supportNo
Buffer typeUnbuffered
Kit configurationDual Channel Kit
Heat spreaderYes
Power
Rated voltage1.35 V
Size & build
Shipping weight0.25 kg
Package size229 × 132 × 20 mm
Compatibility
Recommended forAMD X570
Intel X299 / Z690 DDR4 / Z590 / Z490 / Z390 / Z370 / Z270
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LED lightingRGB

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Questions about this item

How do I install these 288-pin DDR4 modules in dual-channel mode on a supported platform such as Intel Z590 or AMD X570?

Align the notch on each 288-pin module with the slot key, press firmly until both retention clips click, and populate the two slots your motherboard manual designates for dual-channel operation.

What maintenance will the crystalline light bar and mirrored aluminum heatspreaders require over time?

Dust the light bar and heatspreader fins occasionally with compressed air; no liquid cleaners or disassembly are needed.

At what point does the 1.35 V CL16 16-18-18-38 timing limit stability during sustained heavy workloads?

Stability is bound by the rated 1.35 V and CL16 16-18-18-38 timings; exceeding either voltage or tighter timings typically causes errors first.

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