


The G.SKILL Sniper Series F3-17000CL9D-8GBSR memory kit runs at blinding speed of 2133 MHz at 9-11-10-28 timing for premium response and offers insanely large 8GB capacity for extreme multitasking performance. You’ll also enjoy reduced data bottlenecks by taking advantage of dual channel technology on compatible motherboards. The heat spreader dissipates efficiently while providing an aggressive appearance for your gaming rig. This memory kit also operates at cool 1.65V and is XMP ready to unlock its overclocking potential.
Pros: Fast timings for 2133 MHz ram, easy to install and set to run at rated speeds, good clearance above the heat spreader to allow for pretty much any CPU cooling solution, very noticeable improvement from similarly timed 1600 set
Cons: None
Overall Review: This is the third set of GSkill ram I have owned and I have yet to find a reason to be displeased. I did have a 32GB 1866 set have a stick go bad once, and this can and does happen with anything computer related, but their support was ridiculously prompt and efficient. I received notice of the approved RMA, and had it out and on the way to GSkill the same day, and my replacement set came back 4 days later. STELLAR customer service. This was my upgrade from a Ripjaws X 4x4GB 1600 set for my gaming build refresh and was well worth the money. It was a quick and easy adjustment in BIOS to set them to run at the rated timings and voltage. Most of the reviews knocking off eggs for any ramset not working with their boards or not being able to get them to run at rated speeds seem to be from a lack of knowledge and due diligence. Before one makes a purchase they should always check with both the RAM and motherboard manufacturers' support forums to be ensure compatibility. Boards will almost always default a memory kit to 1333. The end user simply has to either manually set the XMP profile or enter the ramset timings, voltage, and frequency into BIOS. I've seen a very noticeable improvement in memory benches and gaming performance feels much smoother even though I went from 16GB down to 8. Unless you're doing encoding, rendering, or intensive photoshop or design work, 8GB of ram is far more than enough for anything you do. Even with the kit's voltage exceeding Intel's suggested maximum voltage (1.575 volts) my CPU still easily handles it and maintains a healthy overclock. My System: Intel Core i5-4670K @ 4.5 gigglehertz on 1.21v Corsair H100i ASUS Maximus VI Hero GSkill Sniper DDR3-2133 (2x4GB) EVGA GTX 780 SC @ 1203/1624 Corsair AX860 Samsung 840 EVO 250GB WD Caviar Black 1.5 TB AZZA Hurrican 2000 (black/blue) Thermaltake Meka G-Unit Logitech G500s Corsair Raptor HS40 ASUS 27" VG27AH