G.SKILL ECO 8GB (4 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1600 (PC3 12800) Desktop Memory Model F3-12800CL9Q-8GBECO

Pros: Ordered this kit and got 3 sticks out of 4 working. I'm the jerk that wrote the negative review above. GSkill was extremely easy to work with the get the 4th stick replaced. Yes you have to manually set the timings in the BIOS, but that's the price of running ram out of official spec. Fantastic stuff once all the bugs were sorted. I am even running tighter timings and voltages than they recommend. currently 1600 @ 8-8-8-24-34 1T at 1.54V

Cons: Still annoyed that I got a bad stick, but that's kind of how it goes sometimes. Still GSKill really stands behind their product and I really appreciate that.

Other Thoughts: RUN Windows Memtest right away. That's the fastest way to find out if its going to work. I stubbornly thought I could get it to work myself without trying the easiest and most direct method. Once you have sticks that work, this stuff is great.

Manufacturer Response:

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Dear Customer

We apologize for the inconvenience. Unfortunately even after thorough testing and random checks, memory can still be DOA, which is why we offer lifetime guarantee for all memory products. We would like G.Skill users to be satisfied for life, so if G.Skill memory ever goes bad, we will replace it without question.

Glad to hear you were able to set them up properly in BIOS. The ECO series is "environmentally friendly", but this does not mean they are weak overclockers. The low voltage allows more overclocking ability for not only the memory, but CPU as well since it produces less stress on the memory controller. Consequently, the ECO series is perfect for all levels of overclockers without having to empty pockets.

Thank you
GSKILL SUPPORT

Quality and customer service are our top priorities.

Tech Support Email: ustech@gskillusa.com
RMA Dept Email: rma@gskillusa.com
G.Skill Forum: http://www.gskill.us/forum/

Pros: Runs as advertised...eventually.

Cons: 1.35V? No not quite. I have to use at least 1.6V to get this to start pretending like its stable at 1600. Still can't pass a memtest to save my life but at least its not crashing my system anymore.

Other Thoughts: It's running now, but the SPD programming is just ridiculous. May be a motherboard issue, but I have to always set timings and speed manually otherwise it defaults very very low.

Manufacturer Response:

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Dear Customer

We are sorry to hear you are having issues with your memory package. This memory package should have no issues operating DDR3-1600 with 1.35V. Please contact our technical support department with your computer specifications and they will be able to detect what may be set incorrectly in your BIOS.

Thank you
GSKILL SUPPORT

Quality and customer service are our top priorities.

Tech Support Email: ustech@gskillusa.com
RMA Dept Email: rma@gskillusa.com
G.Skill Forum: http://www.gskill.us/forum/

Pros: Even though it say's its designed for Intel, It works on CrosshairIII, Phenom II 965BE C3

Cons: None.

Other Thoughts: I was hesitant to buy it but the QL from Asus was only one number off on this ram so i bought it anyway's, works great my MB clocks it up to 1600 no problems.