INTRODUCTION

     Even though some PC game titles benefit quite a bit either from higher-clocked or lower CAS latency RAM the truth of the matter is that the majority of games will not see any significant gains between different kits. This of course doesn't apply with applications, at least not in the same degree since the vast majority does benefit so that's what you always need to be aware when out to buy either a new system or a new RAM kit. Right now some DDR5 RAM kits may have surpassed 8000MHz (and faster ones are on the way) but the sweet spot for most motherboards (again, low/mid-end Intel and AMD ones) still sits between 6000-6400MHz and so the latest Ripjaws S5 32GB DDR5 6400MHz CL32 Dual-Channel kit by G.SKILL should really be on your radar.

   Established in 1989, G.SKILL specializes in high-performance memory and provides PC component and peripheral products designed for PC gamers, professionals, overclockers, and enthusiasts around the world. Combining technical innovation and rock solid quality through our in-house memory testing lab and talented R&D team, G.SKILL continues to create ultra-performance overclock memory for each platform generation.

   The Ripjaws S5 series of DDR5 RAM by G.SKILL is a low-profile one (33mm in height total) offered in two different color combinations (black and white) and currently available in dual (2x16/24/32GB) channel kits with frequencies going all the way up to 6400MHz (5200/5600/6000/6400MHz), timings as low as CL28 (5200/5600MHz CL28 - 5600/6000MHz CL30 - 6400MHz CL32 - 5200/5600/6000MHz CL36 - 5200/5600/6400MHz CL40) and voltages ranging from 1.1V and all the way up to 1.4V (5200MHz 1.1/1.2/1.25/1.35V - 5600MHz 1.2/1.25/1.35V - 6400MHz 1.35V/1.4V). Under the aluminum heatsinks of the Ripjaws S5 6400MHz CL32 modules G.SKILL has placed single die modules by SK Hynix (still at 1.4V stock voltage i don't expect a huge overclocking headroom). Last but not least the Ripjaws S5 are XMP 3.0 compatible and as with most other RAM lines by G.SKILL all kits are covered by a limited lifetime warranty. It's been a long time since we had something from G.SKILL here so let's see how the Ripjaws S5 32GB DDR5 6400MHz CL32 kit performs.