What is the G.Skill RAM lawsuit about?

The G.Skill RAM lawsuit concerns allegations of misleading advertising regarding the advertised speeds of its DDR4 and DDR5 RAM, specifically that users needed to adjust BIOS settings to achieve advertised speeds.

How much is the G.Skill settlement?

G.Skill has agreed to a $2.4 million settlement, with approximately $1.3 million designated for consumer payouts.

Who is eligible for the G.Skill RAM settlement payout?

U.S. customers who bought G.Skill DDR4 RAM over 2133MHz or DDR5 RAM over 4800MHz between January 31, 2018, and January 7, 2026, are eligible to submit a claim.

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G.Skill RAM Lawsuit: Payouts Begin Soon!

11 Feb

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Summary

G.Skill faces a $2.4 million settlement over alleged misleading RAM advertising.
Consumers may receive up to $1.3 million combined from the settlement.
Claims must be submitted by April 7, 2026, for affected US customers.

G.Skill RAM Lawsuit: Payouts Begin Soon!

G.Skill is set to compensate customers following a class-action lawsuit settlement totaling $2.4 million. The lawsuit alleged that G.Skill engaged in misleading advertising by claiming its RAM could "run at the advertised speed out of the box" without disclosing the necessary BIOS configuration.

Eligible consumers in the U.S. who purchased G.Skill DDR4 RAM with speeds over 2133MHz or DDR5 RAM with speeds over 4800MHz between January 31, 2018, and January 7, 2026, can now submit claims. Approximately $1.3 million from the settlement will be distributed among these consumers.

While G.Skill denies any wrongdoing, the company opted to settle the dispute. The settlement requires court approval, with a final hearing scheduled for June 5. Affected customers have until April 7, 2026, to file their claims. As part of the agreement, G.Skill will update product disclosures to mention the requirement for overclocking/BIOS adjustments for maximum speed.