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G.SKILL Ares Series 16GB (2 x 8GB) 240-Pin PC RAM DDR3 1600 (PC3 12800) Low Profile Extreme Performance Memory Model F3-1600C9D-16GAB
- DDR3 1600 (PC3 12800)
- Timing 9-9-9-24 2N
- CAS Latency CL9
- Voltage 1.50V
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| Brand | G.SKILL |
|---|---|
| Series | Ares Series |
| Model | F3-1600C9D-16GAB |
| Capacity | 16GB (2 x 8GB) |
|---|---|
| Type | 240-Pin PC RAM |
| Speed | DDR3 1600 (PC3 12800) |
| CAS Latency | CL9 |
| Timing | 9-9-9-24 2N |
| Voltage | 1.50V |
| ECC | No |
| Buffered/Registered | Unbuffered |
| Multi-channel Kit | Dual Channel Kit |
| Chipset | Intel Z87/ Z77/ Z68/ P67 |
| Color | Blue |
| Features | Whether your system is a beast with an oversized CPU cooler or a savvy small-form-factor PC, G.SKILL ARES is built for ultra high performance and rock solid stability. Named after the Greek god of war, G.SKILL ARES will serve and power your system in your daily battles of gaming and computing. Low Profile Heat Spreader Design G.SKILL ARES is the best choice for optimum adaptability/fitment for your system. At only 3.2cm tall, the low profile heat spreader design of G.SKILL ARES is the ideal memory for systems with massive CPU coolers or for small-form-factor PCs, where every millimeter counts. Solid Reliability and Ultra High Performance Like all G.SKILL memory products, each ARES memory kit are put through extensive reliability and compatibility tests with a wide range of Intel and AMD platforms. The stress tests ensure ARES memory kits delivery outstanding performance and durability, while maintaining overclocking headroom. Intel XMP Support All G.SKILL DDR3 memory come with the latest Intel XMP standard developed for Intel platform. It provides PC enthusiasts an entirely trouble free overclocking experience to boost their Intel systems for extreme levels of performance, while retaining system stability. |
| First Listed on Newegg | February 20, 2015 |
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G.SKILL Ares F3-1600C9D-16GAB is a 16GB (2 x 8GB) dual-channel DDR3-1600 desktop memory kit with CL9 timing and a low-profile heat spreader, suited to compatible systems where cooler clearance is limited.
Recommended For
- Owners of a compatible DDR3 desktop with 8GB or less who want a matched 2×8GB kit for everyday multitasking or older games without replacing the motherboard and CPU.
- Builders maintaining a DDR3 system with a large CPU cooler or tight memory clearance who need low-profile desktop DIMMs; G.SKILL lists the ARES modules at about 3.2 cm tall.
- People refurbishing or extending the life of an older DDR3 desktop for general computing, media playback, or older games, provided the motherboard supports 8GB modules and the kit’s settings.
- Owners of an XMP-capable DDR3 motherboard who want to run the kit at its rated DDR3-1600 settings and are comfortable checking BIOS and motherboard compatibility.
Real-World Use Scenarios
- When upgrading an older DDR3 desktop with limited memory, a user can replace a smaller kit with this 16GB kit and have more room for everyday apps and switching between them; the clearest benefit is when the old capacity was causing memory pressure.
- When a large CPU cooler or compact desktop leaves little clearance above the memory slots, the Ares kit’s low-profile design can make installation easier than taller memory modules, provided the motherboard and case support desktop DDR3.
- For a legacy DDR3 gaming PC that is short on memory, installing the 16GB dual-channel kit can leave more capacity for a game and background programs; it is a memory-capacity upgrade, not a standalone guarantee of higher frame rates.
- When fitting memory to an older PC, a user should check whether the motherboard and CPU can run the kit at its rated speed and whether BIOS settings need adjustment; some systems may run it at a lower speed by default.
- For routine browsing, office work, and keeping several applications open on a compatible DDR3 desktop, the kit provides a 16GB memory pool; users are most likely to notice a difference if their previous memory capacity was limiting those tasks.
Spec Summary
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Best For | Desktop DDR3 systems needing a 16GB dual-channel kit, including builds where low-profile memory can help with CPU cooler or small-form-factor clearance |
| Capacity And Kit Configuration | 16GB kit with two 8GB modules, configured for dual-channel operation |
| Memory Type And Compatibility | DDR3 240-pin DIMM, unbuffered and non-ECC; listed for desktop use and Intel Z87, Z77, Z68, and P67 chipsets |
| Speed And Timing | DDR3-1600 (PC3-12800) with CL9 latency and 9-9-9-24 2N timing |
| Voltage | 1.50V |
| Design And Features | Blue low-profile heat spreader measuring 3.2cm tall; supports Intel XMP |
| Model Identifiers | G.SKILL Ares Series, model F3-1600C9D-16GAB |