G.Skill Value

★★★★☆ 4.2 (54)

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
G.Skill Value ram
39 Overall Score
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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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Based on when customers actually wrote their reviews - so you can see whether early praise held up.

Owner sentiment has held steady over time
1★2★3★4★5★Q2 '13: 5.0★ · 2 reviewsQ3 '13: 2.0★ · 2 reviewsQ4 '13: 4.0★ · 1 reviewQ3 '14: 4.0★ · 1 reviewQ1 '15: 4.0★ · 1 reviewQ1 '23: 5.0★ · 2 reviewsQ2 '23: 4.5★ · 2 reviewsQ4 '23: 5.0★ · 1 reviewQ2 '26: 4.8★ · 27 reviews (approx. date)2211122127Q2 '13Q3 '13Q4 '13Q3 '14Q1 '15Q1 '23Q2 '23Q4 '23Q2 '26
Avg ratingHappy (4-5★)Unhappy (1-2★)Bar height = number of reviewsEstimated date

Based on 39 dated customer reviews, grouped by calendar quarter. Period analysis is in English.

The proof

Performance

Performance Percentiles

Speed 13.7
Feature 55.7
Latency 57.4
Capacity 22.6
Social Proof 73.5

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 Kingston FURY Beast KF564C32BWEAK2-64 Corsair VENGEANCE RGB CMH64GX5M2Y6400C32 Crucial Pro Overclocking CP2K16G64C32U5B KLEVV CRAS V RGB KD5BGUA80-60A300J Patriot Viper Xtreme 5 S9145489
Capacity 8GB 64GB 64GB 32GB 64GB 32GB
Kit 1 x 8GB 2 x 32GB 2 x 32GB 2 x 16GB 2 x 32GB 2 x 16GB
Memory Type DDR3 DDR5 DDR5 DDR5 DDR5 DDR5
Speed Mts 1600 6400 6400 6400 6000 8200
Cas Latency CL11 CL32 CL32 CL32 CL30 CL38
Form Factor UDIMM UDIMM UDIMM UDIMM UDIMM UDIMM
Ecc false false false false false true
Compare Compare Compare Compare Compare
Product SpeedFeatureLatencyCapacitySocial Proof
G.Skill Value 13.755.757.422.673.5
Kingston FURY Beast KF564C32BWEAK2-64 Compare 94.78787.589.993.4
Corsair VENGEANCE RGB CMH64GX5M2Y6400C32 Compare 94.78787.589.998.2
Crucial Pro Overclocking CP2K16G64C32U5B Compare 94.772.987.570.987.7
KLEVV CRAS V RGB KD5BGUA80-60A300J Compare 87.48787.589.987.7
Patriot Viper Xtreme 5 S9145489 Compare 99.698.697.770.978

Price

Value & Pricing

From MX$1,241 1 offer across 1 retailer
Amazon 1 offer From MX$1,241

Price History

MX$1,100 MX$1,150 MX$1,200 MX$1,250 Jun 13Nov 5 MX$1,241

Usage Scores

Overall (38.8)Budget (57.6)Gaming (33.9)Laptop (29.1)Server (20.4)Workstation (36.1)

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