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G.Skill settles with plaintiffs following $2.4 million class action lawsuit over advertised memory speeds, denies all wrongdoing — company will have to change its packaging and be clearer about overclocking and BIOS adjustments if approved

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Tom's Hardware

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G.Skill has settled a $2.4 million class action lawsuit over alleged deceptive advertising of memory speeds, though the company denies any wrongdoing. The settlement requires G.Skill to adjust its packaging and provide clearer information on overclocking and BIOS adjustments if approved. Consumers who purchased G.Skill DDR4 and DDR5 memory products with certain speeds between January 2018 and January 2026 are eligible for payouts, with specific claim submission deadlines. The settlement also includes provisions for G.Skill to make changes to its packaging and product specifications to clarify speed expectations.