G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 8GB DDR3-1600
The single 8GB DDR3 module at 1600 MT/s with CL9 timings and a 1.5V profile offers straightforward compatibility for older Intel platforms via XMP. Its aluminum heat spreader provides functional thermal management in a low-profile design that avoids clearance issues with large CPU coolers. This memory is best for budget-conscious users upgrading aging DDR3-based desktops for basic productivity and light gaming.
Capacity 8GB
Kit 1 x 8GB
Memory DDR3
Speed 1600 MT/s
CAS Latency CL9
Form Factor UDIMM
45 Overall Score
Price CA$89
Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong affordability (86th percentile) 86th
- Strong social proof (86th percentile) 86th
- Strong latency (78th percentile) 78th
Cons
- Below average speed (14th percentile)
- Below average capacity (23rd percentile)
What owners think
How owner sentiment changed over time
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Owner sentiment has held steady over time
85/100Our AI sentiment read
Based on 8 dated customer reviews, grouped by calendar quarter. Period analysis is in English.
The proof
Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Memory
| Type | DDR3 |
| Form Factor | UDIMM |
| Total Capacity | 8192 |
| Modules | 1 |
| Per Module | 8192 |
| Pins | 240 |
Performance
| Speed | 1600 |
| CAS Latency | 9 |
| Timings | 9-9-9-24 |
| Voltage | 1.5 |
Class
| ECC | No |
| Registered | No |
| OC Profile | Intel XMP |
Features
| RGB | No |
| Heat Spreader | Yes |
vs Competition
| Spec | G.Skill Ripjaws X Series | Corsair Vengeance RGB Pro SL CMH32GX4M2D3600C18W | PNY XLR8 Gaming EPIC-X RGB MD32GK2D4320016XRGB | Patriot Viper Venom PVV516G60C30 | Team Group T-FORCE VULCAN Z TLZGD432G3600HC18JDC01 | Crucial CP2K16G4DFRA32A |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 8GB | 32GB | 32GB | 16GB | 32GB | 32GB |
| Kit | 1 x 8GB | 2 x 16GB | 2 x 16GB | 1 x 16GB | 2 x 16GB | 2 x 16GB |
| Memory Type | DDR3 | DDR4 | DDR4 | DDR5 | DDR4 | DDR4 |
| Speed Mts | 1600 | 3600 | 3200 | 6000 | 3600 | 3200 |
| Cas Latency | CL9 | CL18 | CL16 | CL30 | CL18 | CL22 |
| Form Factor | UDIMM | UDIMM | UDIMM | UDIMM | UDIMM | UDIMM |
| Ecc | false | false | false | false | false | false |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | Speed | Feature | Latency | Capacity | User Sentiment | Social Proof | Affordability |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.Skill Ripjaws X Series | 13.9 | 61.6 | 78.3 | 22.8 | 60.7 | 85.6 | 85.8 |
| Corsair Vengeance RGB Pro SL CMH32GX4M2D3600C18W Compare | 63.2 | 89.5 | 87.6 | 70.9 | 77.7 | 97.8 | 34.8 |
| PNY XLR8 Gaming EPIC-X RGB MD32GK2D4320016XRGB Compare | 53.4 | 89.5 | 87.6 | 70.9 | 77.7 | 92.3 | 45.2 |
| Patriot Viper Venom PVV516G60C30 Compare | 87.4 | 61.6 | 87.6 | 45.3 | 0 | 74.1 | 49.5 |
| Team Group T-FORCE VULCAN Z TLZGD432G3600HC18JDC01 Compare | 63.2 | 74.8 | 87.6 | 70.9 | 60.7 | 85.6 | 35 |
| Crucial CP2K16G4DFRA32A Compare | 53.4 | 74.8 | 57.8 | 70.9 | 77.7 | 92.3 | 46.7 |
Price
Value & Pricing
From CA$89
Amazon 1 offer From CA$89
Price History
Usage Scores
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Other Configurations13
Ripjaws XRedCA$99Ripjaws XCA$113Ripjaws XRedCA$114Ripjaws XRedCA$119Ripjaws X SeriesBlackCA$123Ripjaws X SeriesRedCA$128Ripjaws X SeriesMulticolorCA$144Ripjaws X SeriesRedCA$150Ripjaws XBlueCA$154
