Those with G.Skill Trident Z ram, I need a favour...

Phate · 28 Jul 2019 at 21:03

Hello all,

I am in the process of putting together a new build, and this new build is in an ITX form factor with full watercooling, so every mm counts

I would like to get G.Skill TridentZ RGB Ram, stuff like this.

But, I am trying to figure out how high the RAM stands once its in the memory slots.

Could someone do the honours?

Ideally, measuring from the motherboard circuit board itself upwards until the 2 highest points? - Meaning at each end.

Thanks in advance, internet cookies for those who can help

Space Monkey · 28 Jul 2019 at 21:07

Don't know if this helps but this review states 44mm in height?

https://www.guru3d.com/articles-pages/g-skill-tridentz-rgb-ddr4-memory-review,2.html

Phate · 28 Jul 2019 at 21:12

Space Monkey said:
Don't know if this helps but this review states 44mm in height?

https://www.guru3d.com/articles-pages/g-skill-tridentz-rgb-ddr4-memory-review,2.html

I saw this measurement but it doesn't state at what part its measured from. 44mm when in the board? 44mm free standing? and is that 44mm at the end with the black & grey tabs sticking up?

So yeah, I see this RAM pop up often enough on this forum so I thought I would ask.

Space Monkey · 28 Jul 2019 at 21:18

I think it's from the base of the gold contact points to the highest point on the heat spreader, so maybe allow a few mm for it standing in the motherboard?

Just thought I'd post in case no one replies?

Phate · 28 Jul 2019 at 21:24

Space Monkey said:
I think it's from the base of the gold contact points to the highest point on the heat spreader, so maybe allow a few mm for it standing in the motherboard?

Just thought I'd post in case no one replies?

You're right, I just found this.

So that explains the 44mm.

The question is for me now, how high is it once its in the socket. Just the gold contacts? or does it go up to the heat spreader itself.

I think my limit with the rad/fans overlapping is about 40mm so this will either just fit or just not fit I think at this rate

Space Monkey · 28 Jul 2019 at 21:29

Phate · 28 Jul 2019 at 23:35

I spend €340 on RAM that doesn't fit?

Or RAM I might have to "massage" into place

I've ordered my radiators and fans. I'll get those fitted when they arrive and then I can measure how much room I have.

Space Monkey · 28 Jul 2019 at 23:37

Phate said:
I spend €340 on RAM that doesn't fit?

Or RAM I might have to "massage" into place

I've ordered my radiators and fans. I'll get those fitted when they arrive and then I can measure how much room I have.

Who has an ITX PC anyways?

Can you get slimmer rads?

Phate · 28 Jul 2019 at 23:52

Space Monkey said:
Who has an ITX PC anyways?

Can you get slimmer rads?

I am going for a build of ultimate small form factor and high power.

The rads themselves are 30mm, already slim. Plus the fans it makes the total package 55mm. But even 15mm fans would overlap really.

Heres a scale mock up of the layout.

I know I do not have the ram slots on there but you can picture where they go

Either way, there is overlap.

We shall have to see - I will buy the RAM from somewhere local so if it doesn't fit, I can return it. I'll be gutted if I have to though.

Space Monkey · 28 Jul 2019 at 23:55

That looks like a tight squeeze! Only other thing to consider is slim fans, don't Noctua sell some? 15mm I think?

Vince · 29 Jul 2019 at 01:09

I have this memory.. what do you want to know? just how high it sits from the board or the slot?

Phate · 29 Jul 2019 at 01:25

Vince said:
I have this memory.. what do you want to know? just how high it sits from the board or the slot?

From the board please

Vince · 29 Jul 2019 at 01:28

Phate said:
From the board please

Tomorrow when I am home from work ill turn it off and take some measurements for you

Phate · 29 Jul 2019 at 01:50

Vince said:
Tomorrow when I am home from work ill turn it off and take some measurements for you

Cheers pal

Vince · 29 Jul 2019 at 16:16

Phate said:
Cheers pal

Right my no nonsense cant be bothered to turn it off tape measure says its exactly 46mm from highest point to the board, I measured from the far right ram slot to the top of the spikey bits, I also noticed while i was in there that there is less than 1mm of clearance between my ram and aio so its snug, and yes the AIO is upside down so the cable run can be cleaner:

I noticed in the images in the OP that one side looks smaller than the other but it isn't the ram actually has 2 fins each end one shorter and one taller so both ends sit the same height, hopefully this picture shows it a bit better:

Phate · 29 Jul 2019 at 17:07

46mm? ah well its definitely out then. No way it will clear.

Might be going for low profile ram at this rate!

Thanks for checking mate

big kiss xx

Vince · 29 Jul 2019 at 17:20

Phate said:
46mm? ah well its definitely out then. No way it will clear.

Might be going for low profile ram at this rate!

Thanks for checking mate big kiss xx

You need to make them clear man... They are awesome rams. Plus take a dremel to where you need clearance... job done.

Phate · 29 Jul 2019 at 17:38

My colleague also suggested this

Ordered my rads and fans today. I'll get them fitted next week and then measure to see how much clearance I have.

Maybe they can be massaged into place

Vince · 30 Jul 2019 at 09:22

Phate said:
My colleague also suggested this

Ordered my rads and fans today. I'll get them fitted next week and then measure to see how much clearance I have.

Maybe they can be massaged into place

That is because your colleague is a smart chap that understands aesthetics and performance. His advice is obviously sound and should be followed!

I got 64gb of the b-die 3466stuff and it happily chuggs away at 3200 on all 8 sticks