G.SKILL Ripjaws-X F3-17000CL9D-8GBXLD 2x4GB Review ataphnetworks

With that aside, the G.SKILL Ripjaws-X F3-17000CL9D-8GBXLD 2x4GB dual channel memory kit is quite an appealing product. And let me tell you exactly why. From a physical perspective, what we have here is a pair of RAM built on a desirable black PCB (Okay, no one can see that once it is installed, but those are just the minor details) with a sharp red medium profile heatsink (You can actually see this after it is installed if you have a windowed case, and no Noctua NH-D14 to block your view). But the beauty of G.SKILL's PC3-17000 Ripjaws-X is not just skin deep. This is 8GB of ultra high performance memory. While fast 4GB kits can easily be found everywhere, 2x4GB DDR3-2133 kits are far and few in between. In fact, at most major US online retailers at press time, this is the one and only.- See more