Can I use the new Trident Z and Ripjaws V with X99 MB

[Seanmack]

Hi GSkill moderators.

I'm in the process of building and purchasing components for a mATX X99 system.

My question is - can i use the new Trident Z and Ripjaws V DIMMS with the X99 platform ?

I know these are marketed as "Dual Channel Kits for Z170". From what I understand there is no such thing as dual channel / quad channel memory, just the number of DIMMS in the set you purchase and the memory controller (dual/quad) is dependant on the CPU you are using.

Those new Trident Z kits look just amazing so hopefully they will work in my ASRock Fatal1ty X99M KILLER/3.1 Motherboard ! I'll make sure I get a kit that's within the MB's rated speed capacity.

Any advice/guidance is appreciated Thank you

[GSKILL TECH]

Yes, you can, but it will mean that your X99 quad channel platform operates in dual channel.

[emissary42]

But if he buys a kit of four modules, he could still utilize all four channels?

[Seanmack]

Hello, thank you for both replying

Yes, i'll be using a 4x4 kit of the Trident Z DIMMS.

[emissary42]

If you go with one of the lower clocked kits you should be fine i think.