Consumers who purchased Corsair PC memory since 2018 could potentially receive a portion of the $5.5 million settlement from a class action lawsuit concerning the alleged misrepresentation of advertised DDR4 and DDR5 speeds.
Corsair Settles Class Action Lawsuit Over Alleged Overstated RAM Speeds
In a recent development, Corsair, a leading manufacturer of computer and gaming peripherals, has agreed to a $5.5 million settlement in a class action lawsuit. The lawsuit claimed that Corsair overstated the speeds of various DDR4 and DDR5 RAM kits since 2018.
The settlement applies to Corsair DDR-4 and DDR-5 memory products with a rated speed over 2133 MHz (DDR-4) or 4800 MHz (DDR-5), purchased while living in the United States, between January 14, 2018, and July 2, 2025. If the court approves the deal, Corsair will be required to adjust the way it advertises RAM.
Advertised RAM speeds will be listed as 'up to' speeds, with a disclaimer stating that maximum speed and performance depend on system components, including motherboard and CPU. This change aims to provide customers with a clearer understanding of the potential speeds they may achieve.
Proof of purchase isn't necessary, but without it, claimants are limited to compensation for five products. Customers who bought Corsair memory during the specified period have until October 28, 2022, to register their claim on the class action website. The deadline for registering a claim is October 28, 2022.
It's important to note that the settlement does not include an admission of guilt by Corsair. The settlement is not an admission of wrongdoing or liability by Corsair. Compensation will be on a pro-rata basis, meaning the $5.5 million sum will be divided among the successful claimants.
The court approval for the settlement is yet to be acquired. Once approved, affected customers are encouraged to visit the class action website to register their claim and potentially receive compensation.
Customers in the USA who purchased Corsair RAM products with speeds over 2133 MHz or over 4800 MHz since January 14, 2018, may be affected by the damages settlement and could register their claims by October 28, 2022. For more information, visit the class action website.
