The G.Skill RipjawsX 8GB DDR3 1600mhz kit arrives in a plastic blister pack to highlight the colourful heatspreader design within a retail store environment. We really do like the appearance of these products.
The heatspreaders are not an oversized design which will appeal to many enthusiast users who wish to use a larger heatsink for their latest build. They don't interfere with the fitting of a Noctua NH D14 for instance.
The heatspreaders are adhered with sticky thermal tape and a simple catch mechanism at the top. Using the tip of your finger to force them apart is easy enough, then the clip mechanism can be opened. The PCB design is pure black which always looks great.