G.Skill Value
A single 8GB DDR3-1600 module with CL11 timings and 1.5V operation provides a straightforward capacity upgrade for aging desktops. Its unbuffered design and Intel XMP support allow for simple plug-and-play installation without manual tuning. This memory is best for users extending the life of older office PCs or budget builds that require basic multitasking headroom.
Capacity 8GB
Kit 1 x 8GB
Memory DDR3
Speed 1600 MT/s
CAS Latency CL11
Form Factor UDIMM
39 Overall Score
Price €68
Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong social proof (74th percentile) 74th
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
Based on 39 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 | 11 |
| Timings | 11-11-11-28 |
| Voltage | 1.5 |
Class
| ECC | No |
| Registered | No |
| OC Profile | Intel XMP |
Features
| RGB | No |
| Heat Spreader | No |
vs Competition
| Spec | G.Skill Value | Patriot Viper Elite 5 VEB516G6030W | Corsair VENGEANCE RGB PRO CMW16GX4M2C3200C16W | Kingston Fury Beast KF560C36BBE2A-16 | Team Group T-FORCE VULCAN Z TLZGD432G3600HC18JDC01 | Crucial CT2K32G4DFD832A |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 8GB | 16GB | 16GB | 16GB | 32GB | 64GB |
| Kit | 1 x 8GB | 1 x 16GB | 2 x 8GB | 1 x 16GB | 2 x 16GB | 2 x 32GB |
| Memory Type | DDR3 | DDR5 | DDR4 | DDR5 | DDR4 | DDR4 |
| Speed Mts | 1600 | 6000 | 3200 | 6000 | 3600 | 3200 |
| Cas Latency | CL11 | CL30 | CL16 | CL36 | CL18 | CL22 |
| Form Factor | UDIMM | UDIMM | UDIMM | UDIMM | UDIMM | UDIMM |
| Ecc | false | true | false | false | false | false |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | Speed | Feature | Latency | Capacity | Social Proof |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.Skill Value | 13.7 | 55.7 | 57.4 | 22.6 | 73.5 |
| Patriot Viper Elite 5 VEB516G6030W Compare | 87.4 | 96.9 | 87.5 | 45.2 | 75.8 |
| Corsair VENGEANCE RGB PRO CMW16GX4M2C3200C16W Compare | 53.5 | 87 | 87.5 | 45.2 | 98.2 |
| Kingston Fury Beast KF560C36BBE2A-16 Compare | 87.4 | 65.5 | 74.9 | 45.2 | 77.6 |
| Team Group T-FORCE VULCAN Z TLZGD432G3600HC18JDC01 Compare | 63.2 | 72.9 | 87.5 | 70.9 | 87.7 |
| Crucial CT2K32G4DFD832A Compare | 53.5 | 64 | 57.4 | 89.9 | 72.3 |
Price
Value & Pricing
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