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Two green DDR3 DIMMs with low-profile sniper heat spreaders

G.SKILL

G.SKILL Sniper Series 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL9 F3-12800CL9D-8GBSR desktop RAM

SKU CH-AJB7-5CR3H MPN F3-12800CL9D-8GBSR

Dual-channel 8 GB DDR3 1600 kit with CL9 timing, 1.50 V operation and a low-profile heat spreader

  • Total capacity8 GB (2 × 4 GB)
  • Rated speedDDR3 1600 (PC3 12800)
  • CAS latencyCL9
  • Memory timings9-9-9-24
  • Rated voltage1.5 V
  • Buffer typeUnbuffered
  • Dual-channel kit doubles bandwidth for responsive multitasking
  • CL9 latency and 9-9-9-24 timing deliver quick data access
  • 50V operation keeps power draw efficient
  • Low-profile heat spreader maintains cool temperatures under load
  • Intel XMP support simplifies setup on LGA1155 and LGA1156 platforms

Sniper Series DDR3 1600 Dual-Channel Kit

This G.SKILL Sniper Series kit provides 8 GB of DDR3 1600 memory in a matched pair of 4 GB modules. It targets builders refreshing Intel LGA1155 or LGA1156 platforms and AMD AM3, AM3+ or Llano systems that still run DDR3. The dual-channel configuration doubles bandwidth compared with a single stick.

Low-Profile Heat Spreader and XMP Profile

Each module carries a low-profile sniper-style heat spreader that keeps the sticks short enough for most CPU coolers. The kit ships with an Intel XMP profile storing the rated 9-9-9-24 timings at 1.50 V, so the firmware can apply the correct speed and latency without manual entry.

Verify DDR3 Slot Count and Voltage Headroom

Confirm the motherboard has free DDR3 slots and that its memory controller supports 1.50 V operation at 1600 MT/s. Some older boards require a BIOS update to run XMP profiles stably, and four-slot boards may need the modules installed in the correct colour-coded pair for dual-channel mode.

How it compares

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

Price $32.99
Cheaper than about 77% of the 3,647 comparable items (median $90.99).
Total capacity 8 GB (2 × 4 GB)
Lower than about 60% of the 3,251 comparable items (median 16 GB).
Price per GB $4.12 per GB
Cheaper than about 83% of the 3,251 comparable items (median $6.75 per GB).

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Specifications

Product
Brand nameG.SKILL
Product lineSniper Series
Model nameF3-12800CL9D-8GBSR
Total capacity8 GB (2 × 4 GB)
Performance
Rated speedDDR3 1600 (PC3 12800)
Memory
CAS latencyCL9
Memory timings9-9-9-24
ECC supportNo
Buffer typeUnbuffered
Kit configurationDual Channel Kit
Heat spreaderYes
Power
Rated voltage1.5 V
Size & build
Shipping weight0.12 kg
Package size269 × 204 × 20 mm

Questions about this item

Will this kit fit my motherboard with an Intel LGA1155 socket?

Yes, the kit is listed as compatible with Intel LGA1155 platforms and uses standard DDR3 DIMM slots.

Does the 1.50V voltage require any special BIOS settings to run at 1600MHz?

The modules run at 1.50V by default; enabling the Intel XMP profile in BIOS will apply the rated 1600MHz speed and CL9 timings.

Can I add these two modules to the two 4GB sticks already in my four-slot board?

Mixing kits is not guaranteed to work; for best stability use identical modules in all populated slots.

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