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G.Skill Ripjaws X Series

★★★★☆ 4.3 (103)

A single 8GB DDR3 module running at 1333 MT/s with CL9 timings offers a straightforward capacity upgrade for aging systems, supported by Intel XMP profiles for simple configuration. Its low-profile heat spreader ensures compatibility with large CPU coolers in tight builds, and the standard 1.5V voltage keeps power draw predictable. This stick is best for users reviving older LGA1155 or AM3+ desktops for basic office tasks and web browsing.

Capacity 8GB
Kit 1 x 8GB
Memory DDR3
Speed 1333 MT/s
CAS Latency CL9
Form Factor UDIMM
G.Skill Ripjaws X Series ram
38 Overall Score
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Snapshot

Pros & Cons

Pros

  • Strong social proof (79th percentile) 79th
  • Strong latency (67th percentile) 67th

Cons

  • Below average speed (7th 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 cooled since launch
1★2★3★4★5★Q4 '11: 5.0★ · 1 reviewQ3 '12: 5.0★ · 2 reviewsQ4 '12: 4.0★ · 1 reviewQ1 '13: 5.0★ · 1 reviewQ4 '15: 3.0★ · 2 reviewsQ2 '16: 1.0★ · 1 review121121Q4 '11Q3 '12Q4 '12Q1 '13Q4 '15Q2 '16
Avg ratingHappy (4-5★)Unhappy (1-2★)Bar height = number of reviews

Based on 8 dated customer reviews, grouped by calendar quarter. Period analysis is in English.

The proof

Performance

Performance Percentiles

Speed 7.3
Feature 60.5
Latency 66.7
Capacity 22.6
Social Proof 79.1

Specifications

Full Specifications

Memory

Type DDR3
Form Factor UDIMM
Total Capacity 8192
Modules 1
Per Module 8192
Pins 240

Performance

Speed 1333
CAS Latency 9
Timings 9-9-9-24
Voltage 1.5

Class

ECC No
Registered No
OC Profile Intel XMP

Features

Heat Spreader Yes

vs Competition

Spec G.Skill Ripjaws X Series Kingston Fury Beast KF560C36BBE2A-16 Team Group T-FORCE VULCAN Z TLZGD432G3600HC18JDC01 Corsair VENGEANCE LPX CMK16GX4M2E3200C16 Crucial CT2K32G4DFD832A Patriot Viper Steel PVS416G320C6K
Capacity 8GB 16GB 32GB 16GB 64GB 16GB
Kit 1 x 8GB 1 x 16GB 2 x 16GB 2 x 8GB 2 x 32GB 2 x 8GB
Memory Type DDR3 DDR5 DDR4 DDR4 DDR4 DDR4
Speed Mts 1333 6000 3600 3200 3200 3200
Cas Latency CL9 CL36 CL18 CL16 CL22 CL16
Form Factor UDIMM UDIMM UDIMM UDIMM UDIMM UDIMM
Ecc false false false false false false
Compare Compare Compare Compare Compare
Product SpeedFeatureLatencyCapacitySocial Proof
G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 7.360.566.722.679.1
Kingston Fury Beast KF560C36BBE2A-16 Compare 87.465.574.945.277.6
Team Group T-FORCE VULCAN Z TLZGD432G3600HC18JDC01 Compare 63.272.987.570.987.7
Corsair VENGEANCE LPX CMK16GX4M2E3200C16 Compare 53.572.987.545.298.2
Crucial CT2K32G4DFD832A Compare 53.56457.489.972.3
Patriot Viper Steel PVS416G320C6K Compare 53.572.987.545.293.4

Price

Value & Pricing

From $59 1 offer across 1 retailer
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Price History

$45 $50 $55 $60 Jun 13Nov 5 $59

Usage Scores

Overall (38.2)Budget (53.8)Gaming (34.2)Laptop (28.5)Server (20.1)Workstation (35.7)

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