Counterfeit G.Skill and V-Color DDR5 modules flood Chinese marketplaces

Counterfeit G.Skill and V-Color DDR5 memory modules are circulating in Chinese marketplaces, using identical PCBs and heat spreaders that make them nearly impossible to visually distinguish from genuine parts. The counterfeits are undercutting legitimate vendors on price and are already impacting company sales. Tom's Hardware reports both manufacturers are working with customs and supply-chain partners to identify and block gray-market ingress.

For IT procurement leaders in Asia and global supply chains sourcing from Asia, this signals tightened diligence on DRAM SKU provenance is critical. The sophistication of modern counterfeits—down to packaging—means authentication markers (serial numbers, thermal testing) are table stakes. The issue intensifies pressure on Tier-1 OEMs and datacenters to lock down official distributor channels.