G.SKILL Ripjaws Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1600 (PC3 12800) Desktop Memory Model F3-12800CL7D-8GBRH

Pros: This is a uptick from my 4 gb 800mhz
eazy to install
runs more applications than ever before...

Cons: I had overnight shipping but it took 4 days and no refund on shipping so I am mad for that

Other Thoughts: I love this but I am mad about shipping

Pros: Very fast memory!! Got it on sale but not here. That said however I got it on sale so only reason I bought these pair. Cas of 8 or 9 for $50 cheaper is just as good unless of course you can get them on sale. Wink Wink

Cons: None. G.Skill always never lets me down.

Other Thoughts: @ZiRiS below. The RAM isn't running @ 800Mhz. It runs at 1600Mhz. Just because CPU-Z or other similar software reports it @ 800Mhz it really is 800Mhz x 2 = 1600Mhz.

Pros: This RAM is FAST! It's only 800 MHz, but it makes up for it with that Cas Latency of only 7!

Cons: None. Never had an issue...I just wish I'd bought more than 1 kit!

Other Thoughts: This RAM runs everything I throw at it without even blinking! I have had ZERO trouble with it! I manually set the timings and voila! Best, fastest RAM i've ever owned in my 14 year IT career! Highly Recommended!

RAM-Disk is *NOT* an installation procedure!

Pros: Fastest Memory I have ever owned. Works great.

I had to manually set the the timings and voltage, but I kind of prefer it that way.

Cons: None

Other Thoughts: MB = GIGABYTE GA-MA78LMT-S2
CPU = AMD Phenom II X6 1100T Black Edition Thuban 3.3GHz
RAM = G.SKILL Ripjaws Series 8GB DDR3 1600 7-8-7-24 1.6V
VC = EVGA GTX570 HD
PS = COOLER MASTER Silent Pro 850W

Pros: The memory kinda almost sometimes and occasionally works.

Cons: Mother board puts out error codes "E1" and "EA", memory may be the cause. Even though the memory is listed in the QVL.

Other Thoughts: A g.skill technician had this to say in the g.skill forum:

("Send those in for RMA and exchange them for the F3-12800CL7D-8GBXH This is the correct model for the P67. Thank you GSKILL TECH ")

Manufacturer Response:

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Dear Customer

We are sorry to hear you had issues. Please test one module at a time to determine whether it may be a problem with a single stick. If so, send them in for RMA to exchange for the RipJaws X series kit. The RipJaws X series is designed specifically for your motherboard, so it should work by simply enabling the XMP Profile. For any further questions or issues, please feel free to contact us directly.

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: Easy to overclock, very fast with my 1100T. No heat issues, works as advertised. This is the first GSkill memory I've owned.

Cons: None.

Pros: Low latency, cheap, fast, DDR3. I plugged it in and it works.

Cons: Heat spreaders stick up a bit...not sure if this would be a problem with small motherboards and large aftermarket CPU coolers. It's not a problem on my motherboard, as I'm just using the stock cooler.

Other Thoughts: I didn't run any benchmarks, but WEI went from 7.0 to 7.1 after switching from DDR2-800 CaS 5 memory to this stuff. I had to manually set the frequency to 1600, as the motherboard set it as 1333, but no big deal. The fact that it's CaS latency is 7 makes me happy. :-)

Pros: Works great on ASUS M4A89TD PRO/USB3. Manually set the timings in BIOS and your good to go. Some of the fastest 2x4GB DDR3 RAM on the market.

Cons: None. I've been using G.Skill for my last four builds and have never had a problem.

Other Thoughts: Bought these to supplement the F3-12800CL7D-4GBRH kit that for some unknown reason they no longer produce. Set the timings to the slightly slower 7-8-7-24 vice 7-7-7-24 for the 2x2GB set and everything worked.

Pros: Very fast ram. I havent had any problems with it running at stock speeds

Cons: Can't overclock it. When I tried, my computer BSOD'ed within 10 minutes.

Other Thoughts: I've had this working perfectly in two systems so far. It works in both generations of i7's (socket 1156 and socket 1155)

Pros: I bought these sticks because they were on the tested list for my new msi gd65 mobo. Very impressed - popped them in, enabled the enhanced profile and BAM they met the advertised timing w/o any issue

Cons: insert witty comment here as to why this item does not include random item, magical ability, and/or rainbow excreting unicorns