G.SKILL
G.SKILL Sniper Series 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL9 F3-12800CL9D-8GBSR desktop RAM
Dual-channel 8 GB DDR3 1600 kit with CL9 timing, 1.50 V operation and a low-profile heat spreader
- Capacity8GB (2 x 4GB)
- SpeedDDR3 1600 (PC3 12800)
- CAS LatencyCL9
- Timing9-9-9-24
- Voltage1.50V
- ECCNo
- Dual-channel kit doubles bandwidth for responsive multitasking
- CL9 latency and 9-9-9-24 timing deliver quick data access
- 50V operation keeps power draw efficient
- Low-profile heat spreader maintains cool temperatures under load
- Intel XMP support simplifies setup on LGA1155 and LGA1156 platforms
Sniper Series DDR3 1600 Dual-Channel Kit
This G.SKILL Sniper Series kit provides 8 GB of DDR3 1600 memory in a matched pair of 4 GB modules. It targets builders refreshing Intel LGA1155 or LGA1156 platforms and AMD AM3, AM3+ or Llano systems that still run DDR3. The dual-channel configuration doubles bandwidth compared with a single stick.
Low-Profile Heat Spreader and XMP Profile
Each module carries a low-profile sniper-style heat spreader that keeps the sticks short enough for most CPU coolers. The kit ships with an Intel XMP profile storing the rated 9-9-9-24 timings at 1.50 V, so the firmware can apply the correct speed and latency without manual entry.
Verify DDR3 Slot Count and Voltage Headroom
Confirm the motherboard has free DDR3 slots and that its memory controller supports 1.50 V operation at 1600 MT/s. Some older boards require a BIOS update to run XMP profiles stably, and four-slot boards may need the modules installed in the correct colour-coded pair for dual-channel mode.
Highlights
- Dual-channel kit doubles bandwidth for responsive multitasking
- CL9 latency and 9-9-9-24 timing deliver quick data access
- 50V operation keeps power draw efficient
- Low-profile heat spreader maintains cool temperatures under load
- Intel XMP support simplifies setup on LGA1155 and LGA1156 platforms
Specifications
| Brand | G.SKILL |
|---|---|
| Series | Sniper Series |
| Model | F3-12800CL9D-8GBSR |
| Capacity | 8GB (2 x 4GB) |
| Speed | DDR3 1600 (PC3 12800) |
| CAS Latency | CL9 |
| Timing | 9-9-9-24 |
| Voltage | 1.50V |
| ECC | No |
| Buffered/Registered | Unbuffered |
| Multi-channel Kit | Dual Channel Kit |
| Heat Spreader | Yes |
| Features | Compatible with Intel LGA1155/LGA1156 and AMD AM3/Llano/AM3+ platforms Intel XMP support for 1st, 2nd and 3rd Generation Intel Core Processors |
| Shipping weight | 0.12 kg |
| Package size | 269 × 204 × 20 mm |
Questions about this item
Will this kit fit my motherboard with an Intel LGA1155 socket?
Yes, the kit is listed as compatible with Intel LGA1155 platforms and uses standard DDR3 DIMM slots.
Does the 1.50V voltage require any special BIOS settings to run at 1600MHz?
The modules run at 1.50V by default; enabling the Intel XMP profile in BIOS will apply the rated 1600MHz speed and CL9 timings.
Can I add these two modules to the two 4GB sticks already in my four-slot board?
Mixing kits is not guaranteed to work; for best stability use identical modules in all populated slots.
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