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Two green DDR3 DIMMs with low-profile heat spreaders

G.SKILL

G.SKILL F3-1600C10D-16GAB 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3 1600 CL10 desktop RAM

SKU CH-QM6X-CMKAA MPN F3-1600C10D-16GAB

16 GB dual-channel DDR3 kit running at 1600 MT/s with CL10 timing at 1.50 V

  • Total capacity16 GB (2 × 8 GB)
  • Rated speedDDR3 1600 (PC3 12800)
  • ChipsetIntel Z87/ Z77/ Z68/ P67
  • CAS latencyCL10
  • Memory timings10-10-10-30 2N
  • Rated voltage1.5 V
  • 16 GB dual-channel kit expands system memory for smoother multitasking
  • DDR3 1600 speed moves data quickly for responsive desktop performance
  • CL10 latency reduces wait cycles for snappier application loading
  • 50 V operation keeps power draw low and thermals manageable
  • 10-10-10-30 2N timings deliver stable operation on supported Intel platforms

Ares Series 16GB DDR3 Kit

This G.SKILL Ares Series kit provides 16GB of DDR3 memory in a matched pair of 8GB modules. It runs at 1600MHz with CL10 timings of 10-10-10-30 2N at 1.50V. The unbuffered, non-ECC DIMMs are designed for dual-channel operation on desktop platforms.

Check Motherboard Slots and Voltage

Verify that your motherboard has four 240-pin DDR3 slots and supports 1.50V operation at 1600MHz. Confirm the board’s qualified vendor list includes this model or that the BIOS can apply the 10-10-10-30 2N timings. Ensure the CPU memory controller is rated for DDR3 1600 speeds.

Dual-Channel Upgrade for Intel Z-Series

The kit targets Intel Z87, Z77, Z68 and P67 chipsets for native dual-channel performance. Two slots remain free on a four-slot board for future expansion. The low-profile design clears most CPU coolers without blocking adjacent PCIe slots.

How it compares

Measured against everything we stock in Desktop RAM, at today’s prices. Recalculated every night.

Price $73.99
Cheaper than about 55% of the 3,647 comparable items (median $90.99).
Total capacity 16 GB (2 × 8 GB)
Typical for this category: the median of 3,251 items is 16 GB.
Price per GB $4.62 per GB
Cheaper than about 78% of the 3,251 comparable items (median $6.75 per GB).

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Specifications

Product
Brand nameG.SKILL
Product lineAres Series
Model nameF3-1600C10D-16GAB
Total capacity16 GB (2 × 8 GB)
Product type240-Pin PC RAM
Performance
Rated speedDDR3 1600 (PC3 12800)
Processor
ChipsetIntel Z87/ Z77/ Z68/ P67
Memory
CAS latencyCL10
Memory timings10-10-10-30 2N
ECC supportNo
Buffer typeUnbuffered
Kit configurationDual Channel Kit
Power
Rated voltage1.5 V
Size & build
Shipping weight0.11 kg
Package size204 × 133 × 18 mm

Questions about this item

Will this kit work with an Intel Z77 motherboard?

The kit is validated for Intel Z87, Z77, Z68 and P67 chipsets, so a Z77 board is supported.

Do I need to enable XMP or manually set timings?

The modules run at 1.50 V with CL10 10-10-10-30 2N timings at DDR3 1600; most boards will apply these settings automatically.

Can I add a third 8 GB stick later for 24 GB?

This is a matched dual-channel pair; adding a third module would force single-channel operation and may cause instability.

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