Introduction
Hello guys! Today I am going to review a kit of memory modules from G.SKILL(on AMD based system). The kit which I have is : G.SKILL RipjawsX 2133MHz CL9-11-10-24 2N 8GB(4GBX2) Kit. G.SKILL has been a pioneer in making memory modules for desktop computers. Many enthusiasts and overclockers use the memory modules from G.SKILL in their rigs for overclocking, benchmarking and gaming.
Technical Specifications:
| Series | RipjawsX |
| Memory Type | DDR3 |
| Capacity | 8GB (4GBx2) |
| Multi-Channel Kit | Dual Channel Kit |
| Tested Speed | 2133MHz |
| Tested Latency | 9-11-10-28-2N |
| Tested Voltage | 1.65V |
| Registered/Unbuffered | Unbuffered |
| Error Checking | Non-ECC |
| SPD Speed | 1600MHz |
| SPD Voltage | 1.50V |
| Fan lncluded | No |
| Height | 40 mm / 1.58 inch |
| Warranty | Lifetime |
| Features | Intel XMP (Extreme Memory Profile) Ready |
Product Showcase
As we can see it has a simple and decent packaging. Good enough to attract enthusiasts and gamers. The heat spreaders looks good and will surely help in pushing overclocks up to certain extent.
Test Setup and Overclocking
Test Setup :
| CPU: | AMD FX-8150(OC to 4.7GHz) |
| Motherboard: | ASUS Crosshair V Formula Z |
| RAM: | G.SKILL RipjawsX 2133MHz CL9-11-10-28 2N 8GB(4GBX2) Kit |
| Storage: | OCZ Vertex 2 60GB SATA 3Gb/s SSD |
| GPU: | XFX Radeon HD 5970 |
| Cooling: | Noctua NH-D14 |
| PSU: | Corsair AX1200 |
| Case: | Corsair 600T |
All the overclocking and benchmarking was done with the side panel closed. Ambient temperature was 21C.
Testing & Overclocking:
Stock Settings:
| CPU: | 4.7GHz @ 1.368V |
| RAM: | 2133MHz @ 1.65V CL9-11-10-28 2N |
CPUZ Validation: 
AOC(Advance Overclocking):
| CPU: | 4.7GHz @ 1.368V |
| RAM: | 2408MHz @ 1.65V CL10-12-11-28 2N |
CPUZ Validation: 
MOC(Maximum Overclocking):
| CPU: | 4.7GHz @ 1.38V |
| RAM: | 2456.2MHz @ 1.65V CL10-12-11-30 2N |
CPUZ Validation: 
I couldn’t push it further. Maybe it is my IMC that is limiting me to do so. But still what I could get is pretty good overclock.
Performance & Benchmarking
Benchmarks Used:
- Aida 64
- MaxxMEM
Stock :
MaxxMEM:
AOC :
MaxxMEM :
MOC :
MaxxMEM :
Comparison :
Aida 64
MaxxMEM
Conclusion & Final Verdict
Pros :
- Good overclocking headroom(even better if IMC is better).
- Good stock performance.
- Better stability on overclocks.
- Doesn’t get much hot even on overclocks.
Cons :
- Not much performance improvement on overclocks.
Final Conclusion:
Price on newegg is $84.99 – Product Link : G.SKILL Ripjaws X Series 8GB Desktop Memory Model F3-17000CL9D-8GBXM – Newegg.com