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G.Skill Ares Blue Series 8 GB (2 x 4 GB) DDR3 2133 MHz CL9

Dual Channel DDR3 PC3-17000 Kit - F3-2133C9D-8GAB

Last price 49€95
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Overview
Ares: War and Destruction in Low Profile!

Designed for Intel X79 / P67 / Z68 platforms and second generation Intel Core processors, the G.Skill Ares offers optimised latencies and low voltage with compatible platforms, while maintaining a low-profile form factor, to be compatible with all types of CPU cooling, even the largest.
  • 8 GB Kit (2 x 4 GB)
  • Standard: PC3-17000
  • Frequency: 2133 MHz
  • Voltage: 1.65 Volts
  • Latency: CL9 (9-11-10 2N)
  • Intel XMP 1.3 (eXtreme Memory Profile): Automatic and optimized performance tuning with Intel Compatible Chipset motherboards.

The frequency of this memory varies depending on the processor overclocking (and its overclocking) and the motherboard used.
Specifications
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General information

Product name

G.Skill Ares Blue Series 8 GB (2 x 4 GB) DDR3 2133 MHz CL9

Brand

G.Skill

Model

F3-2133C9D-8GAB

Memory format

Typical use

Desktop computer

Memory type

DDR3

Memory format

DIMM 240-pin (DDR3)

Memory

Capacity

8 GB

Memory Frequency(ies)

DDR3 2133 MHz

Memory standard

PC3-17066

Memory specification

Unbuffered

Number of modules

2

Capacity per module

4 GB

LED

No

LED RGB

No

Cooling

Radiator

Yes

Radiator color

Blue

Fan supplied

No

Timings

CAS Latency

9

RAS to CAS Delay

11

RAS Precharge Time

10

RAS Active Time

28

These timings are supported with a minimum voltage of:

1.65 Volt(s)

Voltage

1.65 Volts

Warranties

Commercial warranty

Seller 3 years

Legal warranty

See terms & conditions

Product referenced on 21 Feb 2012

Customer reviews
Global rating
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  • by Stéph Bo
    Posted on 6 Jan 2023
    Bought on 30 Dec 2022 from LDLC
    Number of reviews: 4 Average rating: 10

    It works great! G.Skill Ares Blue 2 x 4 GB DDR3 2133 MHz CL9

    For my eleven year old PC with Asus Z87 PRO motherboard and Intel i7 4770 k processor I went from 8 to 16 GB because the maximum is 16 GB under Windows 7 family 64 bits.
    I ordered this pair of G.Skill Ares Blue Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3 2133 MHz CL9 and I paired it in dual channel with G.Skill RipjawsX 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3 2133 MHz CL9 because the timing is also identical = 9-11-10-28-2N.
    I had to think about positioning them well and pushing them in a bit hard (I had forgotten about this since the time...) and it works the first time and like a charm!!!

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  • by SHAMOX
    Posted on 2 Sep 2022
    Bought on 19 Aug 2022 from LDLC
    Number of reviews: 2 Average rating: 6

    excellent

    Excellent job, bought 4 x 4go, delivered on time, nothing to say,
    Top Top Top Top Top !!!!!

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  • by Anonymous
    Posted on 30 Sep 2019
    Bought on 31 Aug 2019 from LDLC
    Number of reviews: 1 Average rating: 10

    Nickel.

    This is a very good product and it is very easy to use. They gave my PC a much needed facelift.

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  • by Anonymous
    Posted on 4 Mar 2019
    Bought on 12 Feb 2019 from LDLC
    Number of reviews: 1 Average rating: 10

    Qualitative AMR

    Bought to match the same brand of power strips at the same frequency, voltage and timing (the 'Sniper' F3-17000CL9D-8GBSR) and for its slightly smaller size which makes it much easier to place under a CPU fan.

    No worries, they work nominally (frequency and timings as indicated) with the other two strips on an MSI Z87-GD65, just having to re-enable the XMP after installation to easily switch them to 2133 MHz.

    No frequency overclock or more advanced timing settings were attempted, however, so I don't know how far they can be pushed beyond the vendor's stated performance.

    So, a very good strip.

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  • by Yoann
    Posted on 22 Dec 2017
    Bought on 1 Oct 2013 from LDLC
    Number of reviews: 8 Average rating: 9

    For current buyers at the end of 2017

    Be careful! Do not buy ram currently, out of price! for example, I bought twice this kit of ram (thus 4x4 Go currently installed) Bought between 57 and 70 euros, the price is in the double today, wait for a fall as soon as the manufacturer will have known to palliate has the demand of memory of the smartphone. A real cancer these laptops!
    64GB on phones, nobody uses that much storage or memory...

    For the rest, the kit is of quality, G.Skill never disappointed. I'm not talking about Corsair and others...

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  • by Binbin
    Posted on 9 Nov 2017
    Bought on 27 Mar 2015 from LDLC
    Number of reviews: 4 Average rating: 8

    Very good

    Perfect with an ASUS Z97-PRO GAMER motherboard, an Intel Core i5-4670K and a big Cooler Master Hyper 212 Evo cooler. I had already bought 2x4GB in 2015, and I added 2x4GB. Nothing to say, it hums.

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  • by xavier L
    Posted on 7 Dec 2016
    Bought on 18 Oct 2016 from LDLC
    Number of reviews: 6 Average rating: 9

    in line with my expectations

    I already had 8GB of this brand.
    I added a pair to go from 8GB to 16GB.
    Perfectly and immediately recognized by Windows 10, a real gain whether for 3D modeling or gaming.

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  • by Julien C
    Posted on 5 Oct 2016
    Bought on 18 May 2015 from LDLC
    Number of reviews: 10 Average rating: 10

    Very good

    No worries, installation is easy. No detection problems.

    High frequency and low latency make it an excellent choice for systems with an APU.

    I was expecting a darker blue, the top is really cyan.

    Their sober profile is a real plus considering the extravagance of some other models.

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  • by testbel
    Posted on 3 Aug 2016
    Bought on 4 Oct 2013 from LDLC
    Number of reviews: 1 Average rating: 10

    Very satisfied (product and delivery)

    I had already ordered these strips in 2014.
    I added a pair in 2016 to go from 8GB to 16GB.
    Perfectly and immediately recognized by Windows 10, hyper stable, only happiness.
    I recommend them.

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  • by SKULL1
    Posted on 24 Jan 2016
    Bought on 24 Dec 2015 from LDLC
    Number of reviews: 10 Average rating: 10

    Good memory sticks

    Nothing to say about this choice, they do their job, and GSKILL has become a reference in this field. No installation problems, even with a large ventirad installed. The heat sink is efficient, and the blue design is good. The performance is the same, with good DDR3 and good clocking. A purchase that I absolutely do not regret.

    Thanks again to LDLC and the carrier.

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