Sniper 8GB (2 x 4GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1600 (PC3 12800) Desktop Memory Model F3-12800CL9D-8GBSR

G.Skill will be getting my business for a very long time. I first bought a pair of RAM from them two years ago for my new PC build. The memory ran wonderfully for those two years until it died a few months ago. I ran a test on it to confirm and sent in an RMA, as they have a lifetime warranty on the memory. Within three days, they had approved the return. While I waited for shipping, I bought another pair. It took around a week for everything to be processed on the return. The replacement memory and the new memory are installed and working beautifully. Next time I upgrade, I'm going with G.Skill, again.

bilago took the words right out my mouth with this ram. i bought it like new condition for amazon deals, i received g.skill ripjaws 1333mhz ram. please change item description to match the picture provied or vice versa.

I had purchased 2 packages of these (4 sticks, 16GB total) to install in my upgrade build. They look killer, but you can probably tell that from the picture. I wish I could say installation was a breeze, but I had two installation related issues.1) I never got a chance to install all four sticks of RAM. The reason I didn't install all four sticks of RAM on the motherboard was because of the height of the RAM in relation to the CPU cooler. I had purchased a Scythe SCSK-1100 100mm Shuriken Rev. B. This is a fairly low profile cooler, but it appeared to have enough clearance at first. I needed a low profile CPU cooler because my case is so small (Thermaltake Lanparty Lite). So I installed 1 stick of RAM in the bank closest to the CPU cooler, then installed the CPU Cooler. The very edge of the heat pipes was crushing the RAM. I quickly uninstalled everything, and inspected the RAM stick underneath the heat pipes. It didn't get mangled, but it was pretty badly scratched up. No return on that one it looked like. I moved that stick over one slot and it fit just fine. I then installed its mate in the other bank. Then I proceeded to booting on 8GB RAM instead of 16GB RAM.2) With only only two sticks installed on the motherboard(ASUS M5A88-M), I plugged everything in and fired it up. The lights on the motherboard came on, the power supply spun up, but nothing else happened other than the RAM light flashing red on the motherboard. Turned out, the motherboard did not like the RAM at all. Luckily, the ASUS M5A88-M came with a button to change the RAM settings. I hit the button and rebooted, same thing. I did this three more times. The board apparently found some settings it could live with and it booted right up.I ended up ordering Corsair low profile RAM (which fit like a glove and was recognized instantly, RAM warning lights), and sending back the one unopened package of Sniper RAM. I did get a chance to run the Windows Performance Assessment. RAM came back with a 7.7! I know, that's just the WEI, but that was all I had the time and energy for.TLDR: RAM is tall (1" 7/16 inch or 37mm). RAM is finicky about its settings. Pretty fast with a 7.7 WEI.

The price for what I received is rather disappointing, the functionality is okay but the "heatsinks" are plastic and are in no way funtional in my personal opinon, other than that it is 8 gigs of ddr3 1600 ram, so I guess its working as designed! I just feel like I paid for the brand on this particular item because nothing that sets it apart seems to set it apart from ram that cost 20$ less.

Plugged into my P8-Z77V motherboard without an issue. The integrated Intel XMP (Extreme Memory Profile) took care of the timings and frequencies and the memory sticks started up without a hassle at the stock 1600 MHz frequency and 9-9-9-24 timings.I haven't gotten around to overclocking these sticks but from what I've heard this Sniper RAM has better overclocking potential than the RipJaws. So, if you want to overclock your RAM then I'd suggest that you go with these.Plus the design of the heat spreader is also quite good. It looks like a rifle and it reminded me of those army play sets we grew with as kids that had those plastic assault rifles with them. Not to mention, the color scheme is quite subtle and it would look good in your windowed case no matter what colors you have around.P.S: These babies gave me a rating of 7.8 on Windows 7 Experience Index. Win!!

Was shipped fast, I put memory in motherboard, and they failed. I checked my motherboards website make sure they would work. They were supposed to work. So Im going to try them in another computer soon. Something about the LAC. If not then I will donate them to the Government, Cause nothing works there either. LOL

False Image, these are not ripjaws... Just crappy sniper rams

I haven't actually gotten to use this yet, and I do regret that I didn't get one stick of 8 gb so I can go with 32 or so later, but even still, this is more than enough for most apps and the memory speed is a little lower than optimal and it can be OCed a lot with the built in heat things (i don't remember their names).