TL;DR: G.Skill has agreed to settle a class-action lawsuit over claims that it falsely advertised the speed of its memory products. As part of the settlement, the company will pay up to $2.4 million to customers who purchased eligible DRAM products in the US between January 31, 2018, and January 7, 2026.
The plaintiffs claimed that G.Skill violated federal consumer protection laws by falsely advertising the speeds of its DDR4 desktop memory modules, rated above 2133 MHz, and DDR5 DIMMs, rated over 4800 MHz. The lawsuit argued that the misleading labeling led customers to believe the advertised speeds could be achieved by default, without any overclocking or BIOS adjustments.
Class members contend that the company should have made it clear that running the memory modules at the advertised speeds requires premium motherboards and technical expertise. They also note that regular users would see no benefit from the higher-priced products if they are unwilling or unable to tweak their systems to reach the modules' full capacity.
To be eligible for a payout, customers must have purchased G.Skill DDR4 desktop memory with a rated speed above 2133 MHz or DDR5 RAM rated over 4800 MHz. The settlement only covers desktop memory – not laptop SODIMMs – and only individuals who were legal residents of the US at the time of purchase qualify.
Class members can claim compensation for up to five products without providing proof of purchase. Claims for additional products beyond five will require proof of purchase. Eligible class members will receive a pro rata share of whatever remains of the $2.4 million settlement fund after attorneys' fees and administration costs are paid.
To file a claim, class members can submit the online form or download the PDF version and mail it to the settlement administrator at the address listed on the form. Payout options include virtual prepaid cards, PayPal, Venmo, Zelle, and physical checks. The deadline to file claims is April 7, 2026, and the final approval hearing is scheduled for June 5, 2026.
G.Skill denied violating any laws but agreed to update its packaging and marketing language to clarify that advertised speeds can only be achieved through manual adjustments. The company will now list top speeds as "up to" and include an explicit warning that overclocking and BIOS adjustments are required.