Crucial (CT2K32G4DFD832A)
Crucial
67 Overall Score
vs
G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 8GB DDR3-1600
G.Skill
45 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Crucial (CT2K32G4DFD832A)
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G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 8GB DDR3-1600
85 out of 100 low confidence 8 reviews
The G.Skill Ripjaws memory kit receives mostly glowing reviews for its rock-solid stability and excellent customer service, though one DIMM failed after seven months. Verified buyers praise the competitive pricing and reliability, often noting that manual BIOS adjustment is needed to reach the rated 1600 MHz. Overall sentiment is very positive, with users confident in the product's long-term performance.
Pros
- Rock-solid stability
- Excellent customer service
- Competitive pricing
- Good long-term reliability
- Works well at stock settings
Cons
- DIMM failure after 7 months
- Manual BIOS setting needed for 1600 MHz
- Packaging damage during shipping
Stability 5
Customer service 3
Bios configuration 3
Reliability 4
Packaging 2
Value for money 4
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Specifications
| Crucial | G.Skill Ripjaws X Series | |
|---|---|---|
| Memory | ||
| Type | DDR4★ | DDR3 |
| Form Factor | UDIMM | UDIMM |
| Total Capacity | ||
| Modules | 2★ | 1 |
| Per Module | ||
| Pins | 288 | 240 |
| Rank | 2Rx8 | — |
| Performance | ||
| Speed | ||
| CAS Latency | 22 | 9★ |
| Timings | 22-22-22 | 9-9-9-24 |
| Voltage | 1.2000000476837158★ | 1.5 |
| Class | ||
| ECC | ✗ | ✗ |
| Registered | ✗ | ✗ |
| OC Profile | Intel XMP 2.0 | Intel XMP |
| Features | ||
| RGB | ✗ | ✗ |
| Heat Spreader | ✗ | ✓★ |
Pros & Cons
Crucial (CT2K32G4DFD832A)
- Strong capacity (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong social proof (67th percentile)
- Strong feature (65th percentile)
G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 8GB DDR3-1600
- Strong affordability (86th percentile)86th %ile
- Strong social proof (86th percentile)86th %ile
- Strong latency (78th percentile)
- Below average speed (14th percentile)14th %ile
- Below average capacity (23rd percentile)
Pricing
Crucial (CT2K32G4DFD832A)0.006score per dollar
vs
G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 8GB DDR3-16000.043score per dollar
G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 8GB DDR3-1600 offers 7.2x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Crucial
Scores 67 overall, wins 4 of 5 usage categories and 6 of 16 specs.
