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Two low-profile blue DDR3 modules, 3.2cm tall, dual-channel kit

G.SKILL

G.SKILL F3-1600C9D-16GAB 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3 1600 desktop RAM

SKU CH-3J3X-6E591 MPN F3-1600C9D-16GAB

A 16 GB dual-channel DDR3 1600 kit with CL9 timing, 1.50 V operation and a low-profile 3.2 cm heat spreader for tight CPU-cooler clearance

  • Total capacity16 GB (2 × 8 GB)
  • Rated speedDDR3 1600 (PC3 12800)
  • ChipsetIntel Z87/ Z77/ Z68/ P67
  • CAS latencyCL9
  • Memory timings9-9-9-24 2N
  • Rated voltage1.5 V
  • 16 GB dual-channel kit for ample multitasking headroom
  • DDR3 1600 speed with CL9 latency for responsive performance
  • Low-profile 3.2 cm heat spreader clears large CPU coolers
  • 50 V standard voltage ensures broad motherboard compatibility
  • Blue Ares styling matches themed builds

Ares Series DDR3 1600 kit

This 16GB dual-channel kit contains two 8GB unbuffered DDR3 modules rated at 1600 MT/s with CL9 9-9-9-24 2N timings at 1.50V. It targets desktop builders who need reliable capacity on Intel Z87, Z77, Z68 or P67 platforms without ECC or registered buffering.

Low-profile 3.2cm heat spreader

The modules measure only 3.2cm tall, clearing oversized CPU coolers and fitting small-form-factor chassis where standard-height DIMMs would interfere. Each 240-pin stick installs in a standard desktop DDR3 slot and runs at the rated voltage without additional power connections.

Sustained-load stability

Extensive validation ensures the kit holds its rated frequency and timings during prolonged gaming or compute sessions rather than throttling after a short burst. The blue anodised spreader dissipates heat evenly across both modules, keeping performance consistent over long workloads.

How it compares

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

Price $75.99
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 $4.75 per GB
Cheaper than about 76% of the 3,251 comparable items (median $6.75 per GB).

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Specifications

Product
Brand nameG.SKILL
Product lineAres Series
Model nameF3-1600C9D-16GAB
Total capacity16 GB (2 × 8 GB)
Product type240-Pin PC RAM
Product colorBlue
Performance
Rated speedDDR3 1600 (PC3 12800)
Processor
ChipsetIntel Z87/ Z77/ Z68/ P67
Memory
CAS latencyCL9
Memory timings9-9-9-24 2N
ECC supportNo
Buffer typeUnbuffered
Kit configurationDual Channel Kit
Power
Rated voltage1.5 V
Size & build
Shipping weight0.11 kg
Package size206 × 133 × 17 mm

Questions about this item

Will the CL9 9-9-9-24 timing hold under sustained load without throttling?

The kit is rated at CL9 9-9-9-24 2N at 1.50V and uses a low-profile heat spreader to maintain those timings during extended sessions.

How much heat and noise should I expect from the Ares modules running all day?

The 3.2 cm low-profile spreader has no fan, so the modules add no audible noise and only modest heat that a normal case airflow handles.

What motherboard slot and chipset do I need for this dual-channel kit to work?

You need a board with four 240-pin DDR3 slots and an Intel Z87, Z77, Z68 or P67 chipset to run the kit in dual-channel mode.

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