Corsair Settles $5.5M Lawsuit Over Misleading Memory Speeds

Hardware manufacturer Corsair has agreed to pay $5.5 million in settlement over allegations concerning misleading advertising of its memory module speeds. While the company firmly maintains that it engaged in no wrongdoing, it has chosen to resolve the class-action lawsuit and revise its marketing language.

The case, originally filed in 2022, stemmed from user complaints that some Corsair DDR4 and DDR5 memory kits prominently displayed their advertised speeds on product packaging without disclosing that their default factory settings operated only at JEDEC standard speeds (DDR4-2133, DDR5-4800).

Consumers who relied on Corsair’s marketing discovered post-installation that the advertised speeds were unattainable without manual firmware adjustments for overclocking. Since overclocking outcomes vary depending on the CPU, motherboard, and chipset, the modules could not consistently deliver the performance suggested in Corsair’s promotional claims.

The plaintiffs argued this amounted to deceptive advertising and sought damages. Although Corsair denied liability, it agreed to include clearer disclaimers on product packaging and online listings, clarifying that advertised speeds require enabling XMP/EXPO profiles and may not be universally achievable.

Eligibility for compensation applies to U.S. customers who purchased Corsair DDR4/DDR5 desktop memory kits between January 14, 2018, and July 2, 2025. The final payout per claimant will depend on the total number of valid claims—fewer claims will result in higher compensation per participant.

Covered products include memory kits advertised at speeds higher than DDR4-2133 or DDR5-4800. Purchases of kits with base speeds of 2133 or 4800 MHz do not qualify, since those modules were not marketed as exceeding JEDEC standards.

How to claim compensation: Customers must submit a claim through the designated settlement website. Those without proof of purchase may claim compensation for up to five eligible products, while those with receipts can claim for more.

What happens if no claim is submitted: Individuals who do not file will receive no payment. The total settlement fund will be distributed proportionally based on the number of validated claims submitted.

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