G.SKILL Ares Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1333 (PC3 10666) Desktop Memory Model F3-1333C9D-8GAO

Pros: Good reputation Reasonably priced Solid and stable Low profile fits under the big fancy CPU coolers

Cons: None

Overall Review: After a series of bad experiences with another brand I opted for G.Skilll memory (one of the tech forums I frequent mentions G.Skill often when discussing PC builds). One trick I've learned (the hard way) is to run memtest86+ on new RAM, one stick at a time, when you first receive it. You'll catch any issues early that way, when they're easier to deal with.

Pros: Plugged in and recognized instantly by MSI B85M motherboard. No issues in 3+ months

Cons: None

Pros: This is great 1333 Ram. Have not gotten my OS yet but in the bios I'm reading excellent speeds and timing. Just as G.Skill promised. This was my first full build and couldn't be happier with ram. It looks AWESOME through my smoked glass on my case. The vibrant orange has an awesome color.

Cons: None yet. It better last like all G.Skill should.

Overall Review: So reading reviews really helped my choose the right parts, so this review hopefully will help others. I choose this ram because 1333 is the standard, you can find 1600 for the same price without G.Skill reliability but for the 1-4% performance increase I wouldn't recommend it. And above 1866 the speed starts to bottleneck it's self. So 1333 is the way to go. Hopefully this RAM will last me a few years and DON'T buy 1866+!!! 1600 is OK but I chose to got with 1333 price aside. Also remember that ram speed must match for your PC to boot up, 1333 does not combine with 1866, 1600 doesn't go with 1066 etc.

Pros: Works as intended.

Cons: None

Overall Review: Worked right out of the box.

Pros: works great, its RAM....

Cons: none

Overall Review: Installed this on a gigabyte GA-78LMT-USB3 board with a phenom 2 965 cpu.. works like a charm.

Pros: This RAM works perfectly and my computer runs twice as fast. Definitely going to by another set of these to put in my box.

Cons: None

Pros: Memory posted right up on my ASUS M5A78L-M LX PLUS, Very low profile works with a large CPU cooler had no problems. MOBO sets timing perfect, you definitely get what you pay for.

Cons: 8gb for 40 or so buck's how can you NOT go wrong

Pros: Orange Heat Sink

Overall Review: Great Budget Ram