G.Skill starts paying buyers $20 to $25 from $2.4 million settlement over misleading RAM speeds
The payments began landing this week, six months after the settlement was announced. Screenshots shared online show one claimant receiving $19.68 through Zelle, while two others reportedly received $24.60 each. As is usually the case with class actions, the amount depends on how many valid claims were filed and the... Read Entire Article
G.Skill has initiated payments to customers who filed a class action lawsuit over allegations of misleading RAM speeds. The settlement, worth $2.4 million, began disbursing amounts ranging from $20 to $25 per eligible claimant. Payments commenced on August 18, six months after the settlement was announced, following court approval on June 9.
The deadline for filing claims expired on April 7, leaving those who missed it without recourse. The lawsuit, initiated in 2022, alleged that G.Skill had falsely promoted DDR4 and DDR5 memory modules, stating speeds that could not be achieved without overclocking. Plaintiffs argued that customers were not clearly informed they needed to adjust BIOS settings or enable overclocking profiles to reach advertised speeds.
The settlement applies to US residents who bought non-laptop G.Skill DDR4 modules rated over 2133 MHz or DDR5 modules rated above 4800 MHz between January 31, 2018, and January 7, 2026. While G.Skill denied liability, the company agreed to alter its packaging, product descriptions, and retailer specifications. The funds, totaling $2.4 million, will cover attorney fees and administrative costs, leaving around $1.17 million for the reimbursements to affected buyers.
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