G.SKILL F3-12800CL9D-4GBXL 4GB (2×2GB) DDR3 1600 desktop RAM
Dual-channel 4 GB DDR3 1600 kit with CL9 timing, 1.50 V operation and red heat spreaders
- Total capacity4 GB (2 × 2 GB)
- Rated speedDDR3 1600 (PC3 12800)
- CAS latencyCL9
- Memory timings9-9-9-24
- Rated voltage1.5 V
- Buffer typeUnbuffered
Capacity 4GB (2 x 2GB)
- 4GB$18.99
- 4GB (2 x 2GB)$24.99
- 8GB (2 x 4GB)$21.99
- 16GB (4 x 4GB)$59.99
- Dual-channel kit doubles bandwidth for responsive multitasking
- CL9 9-9-9-24 timing delivers low-latency performance at DDR3 1600
- 50 V operation reduces heat and improves platform compatibility
- Red Ripjaws X heat spreader keeps modules cool under load
- Intel XMP support enables one-click overclocking on compatible Core platforms
Ripjaws X Dual-Channel Kit
This G.SKILL Ripjaws X Series kit provides 4GB of DDR3 desktop memory in a matched 2 x 2GB configuration. It is built for dual-channel platforms and targets users upgrading or maintaining systems based on Intel LGA1155, LGA1156 or AMD AM3, Llano and AM3+ sockets. The modules run at 1600MHz with CL9 9-9-9-24 timings.
Build Integration and Compatibility
The unbuffered, non-ECC DIMMs install directly into standard DDR3 slots without registration overhead. Intel XMP profiles simplify setup on 1st, 2nd and 3rd Generation Intel Core processors. Red heat spreaders sit on each module, leaving the top clear for most CPU cooler arrangements. Dual-channel architecture doubles bandwidth across the memory controller.
Thermals, Noise and Power Draw
Each module operates at a rated 1.50V, reducing electrical load compared to higher-voltage DDR3 kits. The integrated heat spreader dissipates thermal energy passively, adding no moving parts or acoustic signature. Modules are 100% tested for stability at the rated 1600MHz speed. Power consumption scales with the low 1.5V operating point.
How it compares
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- Price $24.99
- Cheaper than about 83% of the 3,647 comparable items (median $90.99).
- Total capacity 4 GB (2 × 2 GB)
- Lower than about 80% of the 3,251 comparable items (median 16 GB).
- Price per GB $6.25 per GB
- Cheaper than about 56% of the 3,251 comparable items (median $6.75 per GB).
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Specifications
| Product | |
|---|---|
| Brand name | G.SKILL |
| Product line | Ripjaws X Series |
| Model name | F3-12800CL9D-4GBXL |
| Total capacity | 4 GB (2 × 2 GB) |
| Product color | Red |
| Performance | |
| Rated speed | DDR3 1600 (PC3 12800) |
| Memory | |
| CAS latency | CL9 |
| Memory timings | 9-9-9-24 |
| ECC support | No |
| Buffer type | Unbuffered |
| Kit configuration | Dual Channel Kit |
| Power | |
| Rated voltage | 1.5 V |
| Size & build | |
| Shipping weight | 0.11 kg |
| Package size | 204 × 137 × 17 mm |
Other versions of this model
3 more in the same range
G.SKILL F3-12800CL9D-8GBXL 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3 1600 desktop RAM
- 8 GB (2 × 4 GB)
- DDR3 1600
G.SKILL F3-12800CL9Q-16GBXL 16GB (4 x 4GB) DDR3 1600 desktop RAM
- 16 GB (4 × 4 GB)
- DDR3 1600
Questions about this item
Will this 2×2 GB DDR3 1600 kit run in dual-channel on an Intel LGA1155 motherboard?
Yes, the kit is a matched dual-channel pair tested for Intel LGA1155 and LGA1156 platforms at 1600 MHz with CL9 timing.
Does the 1.50 V operating voltage need a BIOS change on a standard desktop board?
No, 1.50 V is the standard DDR3 voltage so the modules will boot at rated speed without a voltage adjustment.
What does the 9-9-9-24 timing mean for real-world responsiveness?
The CL9 primary latency and 24-cycle tRAS give low access delay at 1600 MHz, keeping everyday tasks and gaming smooth.
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