Timetec
Timetec
62 Overall Score
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G.Skill Ripjaws Series 8GB DDR3L-1600
G.Skill
36 Overall Score
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G.Skill Ripjaws Series 8GB DDR3L-1600
72 out of 100 medium confidence 29 reviews
The G.Skill DDR3L-1600 SO-DIMM kit receives mostly positive feedback for its reliability, easy installation, and good value, especially in older laptops. However, a significant number of users report compatibility issues with specific motherboards and older Intel CPUs, leading to boot failures or downclocking. Verified buyers praise its performance in Lenovo, HP, Dell, and MacBook models, while negative reviews highlight the need to check system compatibility before purchase.
Pros
- Reliable and stable performance
- Easy installation
- Good value for money
- Works with many older laptops
- Low voltage (1.35V) operation
Cons
- Compatibility issues with older motherboards
- Boot failures on some systems
- Downclocking to 1333 MHz on some CPUs
- Not compatible with first-gen Intel CPUs
- Requires BIOS update on some boards
Compatibility 12
Ease of installation 8
Value for money 7
Reliability 6
Performance 5
Shipping and packaging 4
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Specifications
| Timetec | G.Skill Ripjaws Series | |
|---|---|---|
| Memory | ||
| Type | DDR4★ | DDR3L |
| Form Factor | UDIMM | SODIMM |
| Total Capacity | ||
| Modules | 2 | 2 |
| Per Module | ||
| Pins | 288 | 204 |
| Rank | 2Rx8 | — |
| Performance | ||
| Speed | ||
| CAS Latency | 22 | 11★ |
| Timings | — | 11-11-11-28 |
| Voltage | 1.2000000476837158★ | 1.350000023841858 |
| Class | ||
| ECC | ✗ | ✗ |
| Registered | ✗ | ✗ |
| Features | ||
| RGB | — | ✗ |
| Heat Spreader | — | ✗ |
Pros & Cons
Timetec
- Strong social proof (86th percentile)86th %ile
- Strong capacity (71st percentile)
G.Skill Ripjaws Series 8GB DDR3L-1600
- Below average speed (14th percentile)14th %ile
- Below average capacity (23rd percentile)
Pricing
Timetec0.293score per dollar
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G.Skill Ripjaws Series 8GB DDR3L-16000.490score per dollar
G.Skill Ripjaws Series 8GB DDR3L-1600 offers 1.7x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Timetec
Scores 62 overall, wins 4 of 5 usage categories and 5 of 15 specs.
