Today we're putting the G.SKILL Trident Z Royal DDR4-4000 2x8GB memory kit (F4-4000C17D-16GTRG) to the test. This dual channel memory kit sports "crystalline" LED light bars atop polished aluminum heatspreaders in a gold colour for a glamourous look during operation, alongside 4000MHz speeds and 17-17-17-37 timings at the default 1.35V XMP 2.0 voltage.

In terms of performance, the 16GB (2x8GB) Trident Z Royal kit I looked at today ran flawlessly at the advertised 4000MHz speeds and 17-17-17-37 timings, all within the XMP 2.0 tested 1.35V. Bumping the voltage up to 1.45V opened up the overclocking potential of these little monsters. I was able to achieve a staggering 4600MHz overclock, although at looser 18-19-19-39 timings. Mighty impressive knowing that similarly specced kits retail for much more $$$.