G,Skill Ripjaws X 2133MHz 8GB Kit Review
Introduction and Technical Specifications
Published: 19th May 2011 | Source: G.Skill | Price: |
Introduction
Whilst 4GB was once considered a phenomenal amount of RAM, and to a large extent is still not a small amount, nonetheless the combination of Windows, and a virus killer/firewall/messenger etc can quickly take up a lot of precious Memory.
As games and applications become equally more complex, they too need ever larger amounts of this finite resource, and so it is a good time to look at increasing the base amount of RAM in your system.
Enter G.Skill. A company who've provided a huge array of Memory solutions for every format under the sun. Today we have to hand an 8GB kit, the G.Skill Ripjaws X. However don't think that the increase in base capacity from 4GB to 8GB has led to a reduction in quality or speed. No Sir. This is a 2133MHz CAS9 kit, so you can be quick, and capable.
Technical Specifications
A quick trip to the always useful G.Skill website reveals the specifications for this particular kit. 9-11-9-28-2T @ 2133MHz, 1.65v. Although the qualified vendors list appears small, it's been a long time since any manufacturer has released a board that is very picky about its RAM. Any one from the major companies will be just fine.
| System | Desktop |
| System Type | DDR3 |
| M/B Chipset | Intel Z68 Intel P67 |
| CAS Latency | 9-11-9-28-2N |
| Capacity | 8GB (4GB x2) |
| Speed | DDR3-2133 (PC3 17000) |
| Test Voltage | 1.5 Volts |
| PCB | |
| Registered/Unbuffered | Unbuffered |
| Error Checking | Non-ECC |
| Type | 240-pin DIMM |
Qualified Vendors Manufacturer | Model |
| ASUS | P8Z68-V PRO |
| ASUS | Maximus IV Extreme |
| ASUS | SABERTOOTH P67 |
| ASUS | P8P67 DELUXE |
| ASUS | P8P67 EVO |
| ASUS | P8P67 PRO |
| ASUS | P8P67-M PRO |
| Gigabyte | GA-Z68X-UD7-B3 |
| Gigabyte | GA-P67A-UD7 |
| Gigabyte | GA-P67A-UD5 |
| ASRock | P67 Extreme 6 |
| MSI | P67-GD65 (Bios Ver 1.B) |
| MSI | P67-GD55 (Bios Ver 1.B) |
| MSI | P67-GD53 (Bios Ver 1.B) |
Most Recent Comments
Nice performance and price 
I don't like the new style of the Ripjaws I think the original style looked better, still good RAM though.Quote
I don't like the new style of the Ripjaws I think the original style looked better, still good RAM though.Quote
Damn I do like the colour, I can imagine it in a Iron Man themed case, good timings as well, good honest thorogh review as always, many thanks Quote
QuoteI can't find them anywhere to buy. How much are they gonna cost?Quote
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I can't find them anywhere to buy. How much are they gonna cost? |
Cheers i missed that.
I just bought the 4 Gb Kingston Hyper-X 2133Mhz Genesis off the back of OC3D review. Benchies seem pretty similar to these. No need to send them back!Quote
I just bought the 4 Gb Kingston Hyper-X 2133Mhz Genesis off the back of OC3D review. Benchies seem pretty similar to these. No need to send them back!Quote
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Originally Posted by mayhem
Ive got 12gb of this stuff and they go a hell of a lot faster when tweaked.... my timing are much better than what you have on your review. |
Six of these will put you on 24GB not 12 (assuming 2011 socket will have room for six) or 4x4 = 16GB
Ps not trying to diss you but was just wondering if that could make a difference
OT : I would like to know how these compare to the mushkin red ridline 2133mhz , 8gb which in holland is way below the 150 pound price (starting from 120)
Anyways, cool review as ever
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Originally Posted by THD
And the fact that you have 2gb sticks compared to the 4gb sticks used here cant have anything to do with that ? Six of these will put you on 24GB not 12 (assuming 2011 socket will have room for six) or 4x4 = 16GB Ps not trying to diss you but was just wondering if that could make a difference OT : I would like to know how these compare to the mushkin red ridline 2133mhz , 8gb which in holland is way below the 150 pound price (starting from €120) Anyways, cool review as ever |
any way more to the point there faster than what the review says they are.Quote
Quick question: Do those fit under the D14, because I know some of the GSkill do fit?
Love to see the 2133MHz on 4GB DIMMs.Quote
Love to see the 2133MHz on 4GB DIMMs.
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Originally Posted by Aurus_OC
Quick question: Do those fit under the D14, because I know some of the GSkill do fit? Love to see the 2133MHz on 4GB DIMMs. |
Defo fit i have some with D-14 Quote
QuotePcCaseGear.com.au has these in stock for those in Aus. who want themQuote
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Originally Posted by mayhem
wopps my typing mistake .. still the timing's are way faster and if that's what's he trying to say then review the same sticks i have ... and btw i have never seen any noticeable difference going from 12gb to 24gb with the 4gb sticks cos i sent them back. (it was ordered by mistake and sent back when i found i didn't need them). As for the timings on the 4gb's well i cannot answer that as i didnt test them for timings at the time. any way more to the point there faster than what the review says they are. |
QuoteI have the 1600MHz set of these and they fit just fine under the D-14
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Posted 19 May 2011 - 07:14 PM
.....OT : I would like to know how these compare to the mushkin red ridline 2133mhz , 8gb which in holland is way below the 150 pound price (starting from 120)
Anyways, cool review as ever"
same here as member THD above question, here are the prices in the UK:
8GB Mushkin Redline Ridgeback #996997 (2x4G
DDR3 2133MHz 9-11-10-28 £112.62 inc. VAT
8GB G.Skill DDR3 PC3-17000 2133MHz RipjawsX..£ 146.78 Inc VAT
that makes quite a difference when you purchase 16 GB so I would really like to know, apart from the included fan cooling makes the 8GB G.Skill DDR3 PC3-17000 2133MHz RipjawsX. So special?Quote
Posted 19 May 2011 - 07:14 PM
.....OT : I would like to know how these compare to the mushkin red ridline 2133mhz , 8gb which in holland is way below the 150 pound price (starting from 120)
Anyways, cool review as ever"
same here as member THD above question, here are the prices in the UK:
8GB Mushkin Redline Ridgeback #996997 (2x4G
DDR3 2133MHz 9-11-10-28 £112.62 inc. VAT 8GB G.Skill DDR3 PC3-17000 2133MHz RipjawsX..£ 146.78 Inc VAT
that makes quite a difference when you purchase 16 GB so I would really like to know, apart from the included fan cooling makes the 8GB G.Skill DDR3 PC3-17000 2133MHz RipjawsX. So special?Quote
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Originally Posted by THD
OT : I would like to know how these compare to the mushkin red ridline 2133mhz , 8gb which in holland is way below the 150 pound price (starting from 120) Anyways, cool review as ever |
8GB Mushkin Redline Ridgeback #996997 (2x4G
DDR3 2133MHz 9-11-10-28 £112.62 inc. VAT 8GB G.Skill DDR3 PC3-17000 2133MHz RipjawsX..£ 146.78 Inc VAT
that makes quite a difference when you purchase 16 GB so I would really like to know, apart from the included fan cooling makes the 8GB G.Skill DDR3 PC3-17000 2133MHz RipjawsX so special?Quote
There speed might be good but i hate the style of the heat sinks so i would never buy them.Quote
That looks like a good memory kit, however I would be more interested in the 8GB Mushkin Redline Ridgeback 2133MHzQuote
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Originally Posted by Zaim
That looks like a good memory kit, however I would be more interested in the 8GB Mushkin Redline Ridgeback 2133MHz |
What would you think should i purchease??? (My Board is the ASRock Fatal1ty Z68 Gen3 with i7 2600k and the NH-D14 Cooler. Case ist the ATCS 840 from Cooler Master.)Quote
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