No Proof: G.Skill $2.4M DDR4, DDR5 Memory Settlement

Consumers who purchased a G.Skill DDR4 desktop memory product with a rated speed of more than 2133 megahertz or a G.Skill DDR5 desktop memory product with a rated speed of more than 4800 megahertz in the United States between Jan. 31, 2018, and Jan. 7, 2026, may be eligible to claim a cash payment from a class action settlement.

G.Skill International Enterprise Co. Ltd., along with G.Skill USA Inc., Neuteck Inc. and Racerspeed Inc. (collectively, “G.Skill”), agreed to pay $2.4 million to settle a class action lawsuit alleging they deceptively advertised the speeds of certain DDR4 and DDR5 desktop memory products, leading consumers to believe they could achieve the advertised speeds “out of the box” without any adjustments.

Who can file a claim?

Class members must meet all of the following criteria:

• They purchased one or more G.Skill DDR4 (non-SODIMM/laptop) memory products with a rated speed of more than 2133 MHz or G.Skill DDR-5 (non-SODIMM/laptop) memory products with a rated speed of more than 4800 MHz.
• They made the purchase while living in the United States.
• They made the purchase between Jan. 31, 2018, and Jan. 7, 2026.

For clarity, "rated speed" includes effective speed, data transfer rate or any terminology used to describe the advertised or specified performance speed of memory products.

Class members who purchased more than five qualifying products per household must provide proof of purchase for those additional products.

How much is the G.Skill payout?

Class members who submit valid claims will receive a pro rata share of the $2.4 million settlement fund. The actual amount each person receives depends on the total number of valid claims submitted and the number of qualifying products claimed.

Each qualifying purchase entitles the claimant to a share of the fund with a maximum of five products or shares per household without proof of purchase. If a class member claims more than five products, they must provide proof of purchase for the additional products.

How to claim a class action rebate

Class members can submit the online claim form or download, print and complete the PDF claim form to mail to the settlement administrator. The claim deadline is April 7, 2026.

Settlement administrator's mailing address: G.Skill Settlement Administrator, 1650 Arch St., Suite 2210, Philadelphia, PA 19103

Required proof and documentation

Class members must submit proof if they claim more than five qualifying products per household. For up to five products, they only need to attest to their purchase.

Class members must also provide their contact information and details about their qualifying purchase(s).

Payout options

• Virtual prepaid card
• PayPal
• Venmo
• Zelle
• Physical check

$2.4 million settlement fund breakdown

The $2,400,000 settlement fund includes:

• Settlement administration costs: $295,000
• Attorneys’ fees: Up to $800,000
• Attorneys' expenses: To be determined
• Service awards to class representatives: Up to $5,000 each ($10,000 total)
• Payments to eligible class members: Remainder of the fund

Important dates

• Deadline to file a claim: April 7, 2026
• Deadline to opt out: April 7, 2026
• Final approval hearing: June 5, 2026

When is the G.Skill memory settlement payout date?

The settlement administrator will distribute payments to class members approximately 45 days after the court resolves any appeals and grants final approval to the settlement.

Why is there a class action settlement?

The class action lawsuit claimed G.Skill deceptively advertised the speed of certain DDR4 and DDR5 desktop memory products, leading consumers to believe they could achieve the advertised speeds without any adjustments. The plaintiffs alleged this violated consumer protection statutes and constituted a breach of express warranty.

G.Skill denied all allegations but agreed to settle to avoid further litigation costs and uncertainty.

Sources

1. Class notice
2. Claim form
3. Settlement agreement.pdf)
4. Settlement FAQ