We have already taken a look at G.Skill’s RipjawsZ and RipjawsX memory now it is time for their ARES series of memory. The ARES memory is designed to be low-profile so you can use it with larger aftermarket CPU coolers. Today we are taking a look at the 16GB kit of the ARES memory, specifically the F3-2133C11Q-16GAO kit. This kit runs at 2133MHz with timings of 11-11-11-30 at 1.6V. You can get these kits with both blue or orange heatspreaders. Read on as we take this memory through the paces.
Special thanks to G.Skill for providing us with the ARES DDR3-2133 16GB Quad Channel Memory Kit to review.
Specifications
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Model Number |
F3-2133C11Q-16GAO |
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Series |
ARES |
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System |
DESKTOP |
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System Type |
DDR3 |
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Main Board |
INTEL |
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M/B Chipset |
Z77 / X79 / P67 / Z68 |
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Capacity |
16GB (4GBx4) |
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Multi-Channel Kit |
Quad Channel kit |
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Tested Speed |
DDR3-2133 MHz (PC3-17000) |
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Tested Latency |
11-11-11 2N |
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Tested Voltage |
1.6V |
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Registered/Unbuffered |
Unbuffered |
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Error Checking |
Non-ECC |
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Type |
240-pin DIMM |
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SPD Speed |
1600 MHz |
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SPD Voltage |
1.5V |
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Height |
33 mm / 1.30 inch |
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Warranty |
Lifetime |
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Fan lncluded |
No |
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Features |
Intel XMP (Extreme Memory Profile)Ready |
Packaging
The ARES memory kit comes in a pretty basic clamshell package that is clear so you can take a good at the modules before you buy them. There are 2 modules on the front and 2 more on the back. Also on the back is a sticker with the model number, which is F3-2133C11Q-16GAO.
Opening the packaging up you have the 4 modules and a G.Skill case sticker.
To give show you exactly how the G.Skill Ares kit comes and for a brief overview check out our video below.
