G.Skill has agreed to a $2.4 million settlement to resolve a class-action lawsuit alleging deceptive advertising of its DDR4 and DDR5 memory modules. The lawsuit claimed that consumers were misled into believing advertised speeds were achievable “out of the box” without necessary BIOS adjustments. G.Skill denies any wrongdoing.
Key Takeaways
- G.Skill will pay $2.4 million to settle a class-action lawsuit.
- The lawsuit concerned the advertised speeds of DDR4 and DDR5 memory kits.
- Consumers alleged speeds were advertised as “out of the box” without requiring BIOS adjustments.
- G.Skill denies all allegations but will update packaging and product listings.
- Purchasers in the U.S. between January 31, 2018, and January 7, 2026, may be eligible for a claim.
- The deadline to file a claim is April 7, 2026.
The Core of the Lawsuit
The class-action lawsuit centered on how G.Skill advertised the speeds of its DDR4 memory kits exceeding 2,133MHz and DDR5 modules above 4,800MHz. Plaintiffs argued that they were led to believe these advertised speeds were plug-and-play, requiring no manual intervention in the system’s BIOS. While modern motherboards often facilitate higher memory speeds through features like Intel’s XMP or AMD’s EXPO profiles, achieving advertised speeds can sometimes necessitate manual BIOS configurations.
Settlement Details and Claim Submission
While G.Skill maintains its products were appropriately labeled and performed as represented, the settlement aims to avoid the costs and uncertainties of prolonged litigation. In addition to the monetary payout, G.Skill has committed to making reasonable efforts to update its packaging and product listings. Future product descriptions will clearly state speeds as “up to” and include a disclaimer noting that “Requires overclocking/BIOS adjustments. Maximum speed and performance depend on system components, including motherboard and CPU.”
Individuals in the United States who purchased qualifying G.Skill DDR4 or DDR5 memory products between January 31, 2018, and January 7, 2026, are eligible to file a claim. Each household can claim up to five products without proof of purchase; additional claims may require documentation. Eligible participants will receive a pro-rata share of the settlement fund after legal fees and administrative costs are deducted. The actual payout per claimant will depend on the total number of valid claims submitted.
The deadline to submit a claim or opt out of the settlement is April 7, 2026. A final hearing to approve the settlement is scheduled for June 5, 2026. Payouts are expected approximately 45 days after the court grants final approval. Below are the relevant links…
