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G.SKILL Trident Z5 Neo RGB Series AMD EXPO 16GB 288-Pin PC RAM DDR5 6000 (PC5 48000) Desktop Memory Model F5-6000J3038F16GH1-TZ5NR
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- DDR5 6000 (PC5 48000)
- Timing 30-38-38-96
- CAS Latency CL30
- Voltage 1.35V
- Not Compatible with All Intel 800 Series MB
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* Requires overclocking/BIOS adjustments. Maximum speed and performance depends on system components, including motherboard and CPU.
IMPORTANT: NOT COMPATIBLE with platforms or systems using Intel® Core™ Ultra 100/200 processors or Intel® 800 series chipsets.
Designed for compatible AMD platforms, Trident Z5 Neo RGB is engineered for high memory performance with customizable RGB lighting, making it the ideal choice to build a performance PC system.
- Sleek and streamlined design, available in matte black or matte white
- Customizable RGB lighting support
- AMD EXPO™ Memory Overclock Profile Support
- Do not mix memory kits. Memory kits are sold in matched kits that are designed to run together as a set. Mixing memory kits will result in stability issues or system failure.
- Prior to enabling AMD EXPO, memory kits will boot at the SPD speed at default BIOS settings with compatible hardware.
- For memory kits with AMD EXPO, enable EXPO profile in BIOS to reach up to the rated potential EXPO overclock speed of the memory kit, subject to the use of compatible hardware. Enabling AMD EXPO is an act of overclocking and requires BIOS setting adjustments.
- Reaching the rated AMD EXPO overclock speed and system stability will depend on the compatibility and capability of the motherboard and CPU used.
- Usage in any manner inconsistent with manufacturer specifications, warnings, designs, or recommendations will result in lower speeds, system instability, or damage to the system or its components.
Refer to the G.SKILL memory kit QVL on the G.SKILL website to check motherboard compatibility.
Visit the G.SKILL warranty policy webpage for more details.
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Warranty
- Limited Warranty period (parts): Lifetime
- Limited Warranty period (labor): Lifetime
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- Return for refund within: 30 days
- Return for replacement within: 30 days
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- Support Phone: 1-909-598-6860
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G.SKILL Trident Z5 Neo RGB is a 16GB DDR5-6000 desktop memory module with CL30 timing and AMD EXPO support, suited to compatible Ryzen gaming and performance PC builds that want fast memory and customizable RGB lighting.
Recommended For
- AMD desktop builders who specifically need one 16GB DDR5 module and can accept single-channel memory; this is a 16GB × 1 module, not a dual-stick kit.
- Ryzen 7000-series builders seeking DDR5-6000 with an AMD EXPO profile; Tom’s Hardware describes this speed as a fit for Ryzen 7000, while noting EXPO must be enabled to reach the rated settings.
- AMD PC owners who want a single RGB memory module for a compact-looking build and are comfortable configuring the lighting through supported motherboard software or G.SKILL’s utility.
Real-World Use Scenarios
- In an AMD Ryzen desktop build, this module can provide a starting point for gaming and everyday use; because it is a single 16GB stick, it is a more limited setup than a matched two-stick kit, especially for memory-heavy games or multitasking.
- When assembling a compatible AMD EXPO desktop, a user can enable the memory profile in BIOS to apply its rated settings; the system may remain at a slower default memory speed if EXPO is not enabled, and stability depends on the CPU and motherboard.
- For a budget-conscious build that will be expanded later, this stick can get a compatible PC running with 16GB now; plan the upgrade around a matched memory kit, since mixing separate kits can cause stability problems.
- For a black-windowed PC build where lighting is part of the setup, the RGB module adds customizable illumination; compatible motherboard software or G.SKILL’s lighting software can be used to coordinate its effects.
Spec Summary
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Best For | High-performance or gaming desktop builds using compatible AMD Ryzen platforms, with AMD EXPO support |
| Capacity And Form Factor | 16GB DDR5 desktop memory in a 288-pin DIMM form factor |
| Speed And Timings | DDR5-6000 (PC5-48000), CL30, 30-38-38-96 timings, at 1.35V |
| Profile And Compatibility | AMD EXPO profile; reaching rated speeds depends on compatible, capable motherboard and CPU, with the profile enabled in BIOS |
| Design And Error Correction | Black heat spreader with RGB lighting; non-ECC |
| Model Identifiers | G.SKILL Trident Z5 Neo RGB Series, model F5-6000J3038F16GH1-TZ5NR |