G.Skill TridentX F3-2666C11D-8GTXD DDR3-2666 Preview

I got these a week ago and was barred from showing them. They're darn beautiful sticks and it was very hard to resist, but now G.Skill has given their blessing to share their new TridentX memory!

As usual, their high-end memory doesn't come in a flashy box. If you see a plain cardboard box from G.Skill, it means good things are enclosed (along with a fan).

http://www.overclockers.com/wp-conte...r3-2666-01.jpg

The important part on these nondescript boxes is the sticker!

http://www.overclockers.com/wp-conte...r3-2666-03.jpg

Now a couple photos of their new memory and we'll be done. Results will have to wait until after Ivy Bridge launches (no, I can't say when that is), with the full review to come a short while after the Ivy launch.

http://www.overclockers.com/wp-conte...r3-2666-08.jpg

http://www.overclockers.com/wp-conte...r3-2666-10.jpg

http://www.overclockers.com/wp-conte...r3-2666-13.jpg

That's it for now. Can't wait to get into these sticks and see how far they go! :up:

Nice, i like the new design.

those are beautiful! Does anyone have an arm and a leg I can borrow? http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16820231596

Are you going to rip off the spreader after your review and let us have a look at the ICs. :D

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Originally Posted by hiwa

Nice, i like the new design, KP cooling is making a new POT for them,red top is removable for better contact with LN2 pot.

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new pot wooo

wait...does this mean this will be the ultimate set for ib?

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Originally Posted by trans am

those are beautiful! Does anyone have an arm and a leg I can borrow? http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16820231596

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The two-stick kits are only $200, rather than the $400 four stick kit you've linked. Unfortunately the former is OOS.

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Originally Posted by Reefa_Madness

Are you going to rip off the spreader after your review and let us have a look at the ICs. :D

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Unfortunately not. G.Skill still considers them confidential and doesn't want reviewers to show the ICs. Barring very compelling reasons (i.e. if there is something one is hiding that consumers need to know) I generally honor manufacturers' wishes. You know, like NDAs, even when everybody else and their brother apparently disregards them. :p

I can't wait till someone reviews these and the uber 2800MHz sticks. Should be awesome under ln2 I'd think.

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Originally Posted by Hondacity

new pot wooo

wait...does this mean this will be the ultimate set for ib?

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no there are a few higher bin kits, but this kit is actually available at the egg atm.

yep thats what i got lol. i got your beasty package btw :D woot.

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Originally Posted by Hondacity

yep thats what i got lol. i got your beasty package btw :D woot.

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nice man, now bin those 3930K's I am dying to know if they are turds or not:p:

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Originally Posted by Hondacity

new pot wooo

wait...does this mean this will be the ultimate set for ib?

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The 2800 can be highest on ivy.

when will be ready to sell in shops (2600 or 2800 kit)? After IB launch?

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when will be ready to sell in shops (2600 or 2800 kit)? After IB launch?

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I don't know about European availability, but they are already listed at Newegg. The two stick kit is out of stock but the four stick kit is in stock and selling right now.

are these hynixs or samsung?

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Unfortunately not. G.Skill still considers them confidential and doesn't want reviewers to show the ICs. Barring very compelling reasons (i.e. if there is something one is hiding that consumers need to know) I generally honor manufacturers' wishes. You know, like NDAs, even when everybody else and their brother apparently disregards them. :p

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I'm a consumer and I do NEED to know. :D

All kidding aside, and I know that this has already been posted, but those sure are good looking modules, that or you have superior photography skills.

$400 seems a bit extreme in terms of what you're actually getting.

I like G.Skill but spending 50 bucks on Samsung 30nm green that can do 2400mhz+ sounds like a much better option if I had an IVY and was in the market.

$400 is for 4x4.

can the fins be removed? like the Dominators...from the last pic, there seems to be a screw on the side. just asking, maybe these kits can also be watercooled...?

we want results hookie !!!

Can't until the NDA lifts on that other thing. Even then I might not be able to get them as far as they can go. The Maximus IV Extreme-z is moody at such high frequencies and the Maximus V Gene hasn't arrived yet (though I've been assured it's on its way).

I want to know if they can do 2800c10 or better like my RipjawsZ can... 3000c13 is of no interest to me....

Working with the same kit hokie, sucks we cant post anything yet lol

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Working with the same kit hokie, sucks we cant post anything yet lol

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damn that sux. What board donky kong?

R5 Gene

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R5 Gene

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man I had high hopes for that kit. Sorry man, Im assuming you reset and did all 1 at a time. will any sticks post? is it just that kit or the board? will any of your other kits work?
anyway good to see you buddy. its been a while.