Counterfeit G.Skill and V-Color DDR5 modules hit Chinese marketplaces, impacting company sales — cheap contraband memory using identical PCBs and heat spreaders almost impossible to spot
Counterfeit DDR5 memory modules from G.Skill and V-Color have emerged in Chinese marketplaces, significantly affecting sales for these companies. The counterfeit products are difficult to distinguish from genuine ones due to identical printed circuit boards and heat spreaders. Both companies have advised consumers to purchase from official partners to avoid these fake products.
- ▪Counterfeit memory modules are being sold in various Chinese marketplaces.
- ▪The fake products use identical PCBs and heat spreaders, making them hard to detect.
- ▪V-Color has reported lower sales due to the presence of counterfeit products.
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PC Components RAM DRAM Counterfeit G.Skill and V-Color DDR5 modules hit Chinese marketplaces, impacting company sales — cheap contraband memory using identical PCBs and heat spreaders almost impossible to spot News By Anton Shilov published 3 June 2026 But can they work as advertised? When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. (Image credit: G.Skill) Share Copy link Facebook X Whatsapp Reddit Pinterest Flipboard Email Share this article Join the conversation Follow us Add us as a preferred source on Google Newsletter Subscribe to our newsletter Representatives told Tom's Hardware at Computex 2026 that counterfeit memory modules with G.Skill and V-Color badges have hit various marketplaces in China, and the problem is widespread…
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