G.Skill Ripjaws 4GB DDR3-1600 CL9
The 4GB DDR3 module runs at 1600 MT/s with CL9 timings (9-9-9-24-2N) and 1.5V, paired with red aluminum heatsinks for stable heat dissipation. Its single-stick design and Intel XMP support make it a straightforward drop-in upgrade for older desktop boards, backed by a lifetime warranty. Best for budget-conscious builders upgrading a legacy DDR3 system for everyday tasks or light gaming, where its 4GB capacity and low cost fit the bill.
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Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong affordability (92nd percentile) 92nd
- Strong social proof (86th percentile) 86th
- Strong latency (78th percentile) 78th
- Strong user sentiment (78th percentile) 78th
Cons
- Below average capacity (9th percentile)
- Below average speed (14th percentile)
What owners think
How owner sentiment changed over time
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Based on 7 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 | 4096 |
| Modules | 1 |
| Per Module | 4096 |
| Pins | 240 |
Performance
| Speed | 1600 |
| CAS Latency | 9 |
| Timings | 9-9-9-24-2N |
| Voltage | 1.5 |
Class
| ECC | No |
| Registered | No |
| OC Profile | Intel XMP |
Features
| RGB | No |
| Heat Spreader | Yes |
vs Competition
| Spec | G.Skill Ripjaws | Timetec 76 | Kingston ValueRAM KVR64A52BS6-8 | Crucial CT8G4DFS8266 | Micron Desktop Memory MTA4ATF51264AZ-3G2J1 | Patriot Viper 3 PV316G186C0K |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 4GB | 16GB | 8GB | 8GB | 16GB | 16GB |
| Kit | 1 x 4GB | 2 x 8GB | 1 x 8GB | 1 x 8GB | 4 x 4GB | 2 x 8GB |
| Memory Type | DDR3 | DDR4 | DDR5 | DDR4 | DDR4 | DDR3 |
| Speed Mts | 1600 | 3200 | 6400 | 3200 | 3200 | 1866 |
| Cas Latency | CL9 | CL22 | CL52 | CL16 | CL22 | CL10 |
| Form Factor | UDIMM | SODIMM | 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 | 13.9 | 61.6 | 78.3 | 9.2 | 77.7 | 85.6 | 91.9 |
| Timetec 76 Compare | 53.4 | 45.3 | 57.8 | 45.3 | 0 | 92.3 | 74.5 |
| Kingston ValueRAM KVR64A52BS6-8 Compare | 94.7 | 56.7 | 26.3 | 22.8 | 0 | 0 | 59.1 |
| Crucial CT8G4DFS8266 Compare | 53.4 | 18.4 | 87.6 | 22.8 | 0 | 0 | 78.2 |
| Micron Desktop Memory MTA4ATF51264AZ-3G2J1 Compare | 53.4 | 45.3 | 57.8 | 45.3 | 0 | 68.2 | 85 |
| Patriot Viper 3 PV316G186C0K Compare | 19.3 | 74.8 | 79.4 | 45.3 | 89.6 | 22.8 | 85.5 |
Price
Value & Pricing
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Usage Scores
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