The surge in artificial intelligence demand has driven DDR5 memory prices to three or four times their expected levels, with no relief in sight. However, a recent development offers some recourse for certain U.S. customers through a class-action settlement against G.Skill, providing a chance to recover funds amid rising costs.
The agreement resolves allegations that G.Skill misrepresented the performance speeds of DDR4 and DDR5 modules sold from January 31, 2018, to January 7, 2026. Consumers who purchased qualifying G.Skill RAM during this window—with DDR4 rated at 2133 MHz or above, or DDR5 at 4800 MHz or higher—could be eligible for a refund.
The settlement fund totals $2.4 million in U.S. dollars. Individual reimbursements are projected at $15 to $30 per module, capped at $150 per person. Claimants can submit for as many as five items without providing purchase documentation; for more than five, evidence of acquisition is required.
Participation in the process is straightforward, often taking under 10 minutes for multiple claims. Reimbursements will be distributed through options including PayPal and Zelle, with distributions anticipated after June of the current year. Due to the pro-rata distribution and high number of potential participants, some awards may be minimal, such as around 40 cents, reflecting common outcomes in class-action cases where legal fees take precedence.