G.Skill Ares 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3-2400 CL11 Blue
G.Skill
45 Overall Score
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GIGASTONE Game PRO 32GB (2x16GB) DDR4-3200 CL16 White
GIGASTONE
69 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
G.Skill Ares 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3-2400 CL11 Blue
No customer feedback yet
GIGASTONE Game PRO 32GB (2x16GB) DDR4-3200 CL16 White
85 out of 100 medium confidence 11 reviews
This DDR4 RAM kit receives overwhelmingly positive feedback for its price-to-performance ratio and ease of installation. Users upgrading from 16GB report smoother gaming and system responsiveness, with the white design also earning aesthetic praise. A minority of buyers note the need to enable XMP in BIOS to reach full speed, and one long-term review mentions unresponsive customer support alongside mixed benchmark results. Overall, most find it a reliable and affordable upgrade.
Pros
- Great price for performance
- Easy installation
- Stable and reliable
- White design looks good
Cons
- XMP must be enabled manually
- Customer support unresponsive
- Some benchmark results inconsistent
Value for money 7
Ease of installation 5
Performance 8
Aesthetics 3
Xmp configuration 3
Customer support 1
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Specifications
| G.Skill Ares | GIGASTONE Game PRO | |
|---|---|---|
| Memory | ||
| Type | DDR3 | DDR4★ |
| Form Factor | UDIMM | UDIMM |
| Total Capacity | ||
| Modules | 2 | 2 |
| Per Module | ||
| Pins | 240 | 288 |
| Performance | ||
| Speed | ||
| CAS Latency | 11★ | 16 |
| Timings | 11-13-13-31 | 16-18-18-40 |
| Voltage | 1.649999976158142 | 1.350000023841858★ |
| Class | ||
| ECC | ✗ | ✗ |
| Registered | ✗ | ✗ |
| OC Profile | Intel XMP 1.3 | Intel XMP 2.0, AMD Ryzen |
| Features | ||
| RGB | ✗ | — |
| Heat Spreader | ✓★ | — |
Pros & Cons
G.Skill Ares 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3-2400 CL11 Blue
- Strong latency (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong feature (75th percentile)
- Strong affordability (73rd percentile)
- Below average capacity (23rd percentile)
- Below average speed (29th percentile)
- Below average social proof (31st percentile)
GIGASTONE Game PRO 32GB (2x16GB) DDR4-3200 CL16 White
- Strong latency (88th percentile)88th %ile
- Strong social proof (86th percentile)86th %ile
- Strong capacity (71st percentile)
- Strong feature (65th percentile)
Pricing
G.Skill Ares 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3-2400 CL11 Blue0.628score per dollar
vs
GIGASTONE Game PRO 32GB (2x16GB) DDR4-3200 CL16 White0.313score per dollar
G.Skill Ares 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3-2400 CL11 Blue offers 2.0x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: GIGASTONE Game PRO
Scores 69 overall, wins 5 of 5 usage categories and 5 of 15 specs.
