G.Skill Value Series 8GB DDR3-1333
G.Skill
27 Overall Score
vs
Crucial (CT2K32G4DFD832A)
Crucial
69 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
G.Skill Value Series 8GB DDR3-1333
78 out of 100 low confidence 8 reviews
Most users are satisfied with this RAM, praising its performance, price, and ease of upgrade for older PCs. One reviewer noted a compatibility issue due to not checking their motherboard's per-slot limits, while another reported a failure after four years of light use, though they are pursuing the lifetime warranty. Overall, it's seen as a good value for basic computing needs.
Pros
- Good performance
- Affordable price
- Easy upgrade for old PCs
- Stable and error-free
- Good value for money
Cons
- Compatibility issues if not researched
- Failed after 4 years
- No heat sink
Performance 5
Value for money 4
Compatibility 2
Reliability 2
Ease of installation 2
Warranty 1
Crucial (CT2K32G4DFD832A)
No customer feedback yet
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Specifications
| G.Skill Value Series | Crucial | |
|---|---|---|
| Memory | ||
| Type | DDR3 | DDR4★ |
| Form Factor | UDIMM | UDIMM |
| Total Capacity | ||
| Modules | 1 | 2★ |
| Per Module | ||
| Pins | 240 | 288 |
| Rank | 2N | 2Rx8 |
| Performance | ||
| Speed | ||
| CAS Latency | 9★ | 22 |
| Timings | 9-9-9-24 | 22-22-22 |
| Voltage | 1.5 | 1.2000000476837158★ |
| Class | ||
| ECC | ✗ | ✗ |
| Registered | ✗ | ✗ |
| OC Profile | — | Intel XMP 2.0 |
| Features | ||
| RGB | ✗ | ✗ |
| Heat Spreader | ✗ | ✗ |
Pros & Cons
G.Skill Value Series 8GB DDR3-1333
- Strong affordability (84th percentile)84th %ile
- Strong latency (67th percentile)
- Strong social proof (66th percentile)
- Below average speed (8th percentile)8th %ile
- Below average feature (18th percentile)18th %ile
- Below average capacity (23rd percentile)
Crucial (CT2K32G4DFD832A)
- Strong capacity (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong social proof (67th percentile)
- Strong feature (65th percentile)
Pricing
G.Skill Value Series 8GB DDR3-1333
No current pricing available
Crucial (CT2K32G4DFD832A)
Verdict
Winner: Crucial
Scores 69 overall, wins 5 of 5 usage categories and 6 of 16 specs.
