Published
May 12, 2026
Updated
June 24, 2026
If you bought Team Group or T-Force DDR-3, DDR-4, or DDR-5 memory since 2020, you can claim a cash payment — no proof needed for up to five modules.
What Is the Team Group DRAM Class Action Settlement?
Did you buy Team Group RAM for a PC build, a gaming rig, a workstation upgrade, or any other system between 2020 and 2026? You may be eligible for a pro rata cash payment from a $1.1 million class action settlement. No proof of purchase is required for up to 5 memory modules per household, and the claim takes only a few minutes to file. The deadline is July 7, 2026.The Team Group class action lawsuit, captioned Griffin et al. v. Team Group, Inc., Case No. 2:24-cv-03681, is pending in the United States District Court for the Central District of California before Judge Hernán D. Vera. The Team Group lawsuit alleges that Team Group, Inc. deceptively advertised and labeled the speed of its DDR-3, DDR-4, and DDR-5 dynamic random-access memory (DRAM) products, leading consumers to believe the advertised speeds were "out of the box" speeds requiring no adjustments. In reality, achieving the advertised speeds typically requires enabling Intel Extreme Memory Profile (XMP) or AMD Expo profiles in the system BIOS or UEFI, which not all consumers know how to do.
The class representatives argued the advertising violated state consumer protection statutes and constituted breach of express warranty. Team Group denies all of the allegations and is settling without admitting wrongdoing or liability. Class Counsel is Dovel & Luner, LLP. The Settlement Administrator is Angeion Group.
Status
Claims Open
Claim Deadline
July 7, 2026
opt-out and objection deadline is earlier on June 22, 2026
Estimated Payout
Pro Rata Share of $1.1M Fund
per product purchased · up to 5 products per household without proof
Proof Required
No (Up to 5 Products)
proof required only for 6+ products per household
30-Second Self-Test: Do I Qualify for the Team Group Settlement?
If you can answer yes to all three questions below, you are a Settlement Class Member and can file a claim.• Did you purchase Team Group or T-Force brand DRAM memory between May 3, 2020 and April 8, 2026? The class covers DDR-3, DDR-4, and DDR-5 modules across both consumer and gaming product lines.
• Did you make the purchase while living in the United States? The class is limited to U.S. residents. Where the purchase was made is not the test; where you lived at the time of purchase is.
• Was the purchase for personal use (as an individual, not as a business purchase by an excluded entity)? Excluded from the class are Team Group, its affiliates, judges and magistrates assigned to the case, Class Counsel, and people who validly opt out.
If you answered yes to all three, you can file a claim by July 7, 2026. Up to 5 products per household can be claimed without uploading any proof of purchase.
Which Team Group and T-Force DRAM Products Are Covered?
The class period (May 3, 2020 to April 8, 2026) covers nearly six years of Team Group's product lineup. All Team Group and T-Force DDR-3, DDR-4, and DDR-5 memory products sold in the United States during that window are covered. Common product lines include:• T-Force Vulcan / Vulcan Z: Mid-range gaming DDR-4 and DDR-5 memory, one of T-Force's highest-volume product lines.
• T-Force Dark / Dark Pro: Mid-to-high performance DDR-4 and DDR-5 modules with low-profile heat spreaders.
• T-Force Delta RGB / Delta TUF Gaming Alliance: Premium RGB-lit gaming memory across DDR-4 and DDR-5.
• T-Force Xtreem / Xtreem ARGB: Top-tier overclocking memory for enthusiast builders.
• T-Force Night Hawk / Night Hawk RGB: Premium gaming memory with distinctive heat-spreader designs.
• Team Group Elite / Elite Plus: Value DDR-3, DDR-4, and DDR-5 modules, often used in budget builds and OEM applications.
• Team Group Create Expert: Workstation-grade memory for content creators and professional applications.
• Other Team Group and T-Force DRAM products: Any other DDR-3, DDR-4, or DDR-5 module released by Team Group during the class period qualifies.
Capacity (8GB, 16GB, 32GB, 64GB, etc.), speed (DDR4-2400 through DDR5-8000 and higher), latency (CL14, CL16, CL30, etc.), and form factor (DIMM for desktops or SO-DIMM for laptops) do not affect eligibility. If the product is a Team Group or T-Force branded DDR-3, DDR-4, or DDR-5 memory module purchased in the United States during the class period, it qualifies.
How the Proof Requirement Actually Works (Read This Before You File)
One distinctive feature of the Team Group settlement is its generous no-proof rule:Up to 5 qualifying products per household: no proof required. Class members who purchased 1 to 5 Team Group or T-Force memory modules can file without uploading receipts, order confirmations, or product photos. This covers virtually every typical PC builder, gamer, or workstation user, since most consumer builds use 1 to 4 memory modules per system.
6 or more qualifying products: proof required for the products beyond the first 5. Households that purchased more than 5 Team Group memory modules during the class period must provide proof of purchase (typically receipts, order confirmations, invoices, or product photos showing the SKU) for the additional products. This rule typically affects system builders, content creators with multiple workstations, small businesses, and consumers with multiple PCs.
Notice ID and Confirmation Code (optional). The online claim portal at TeamGroupDRAMSettlement.com offers a fast-path option for class members who received a postcard notice or email notice from the Settlement Administrator (which contains a Notice ID and Confirmation Code). Class members who did not receive a notice can still file by selecting the "I did not receive a notice and need to fill out a Claim Form" option on the portal and completing the manual form. Both paths lead to the same Net Settlement Fund.
What Did Team Group Do Wrong According to the Lawsuit?
The technical heart of the Griffin v. Team Group complaint involves how DDR memory speeds are advertised versus how they actually run by default in a PC. Modern DDR-3, DDR-4, and DDR-5 memory modules are typically advertised at "rated" speeds (for example, DDR4-3200, DDR4-3600, DDR5-6000, DDR5-7200), but the JEDEC base speed (the speed at which the module runs by default with no configuration) is lower.To achieve the advertised speeds, the user must enable XMP (Intel Extreme Memory Profile) or AMD Expo profiles in the system BIOS or UEFI. These profiles are stored on the memory module itself and contain pre-set timings and voltages tuned by the memory manufacturer. Enabling the profile requires the user to access the motherboard's BIOS or UEFI menu, navigate to the memory configuration section, and toggle the XMP or Expo profile on. This is straightforward for experienced PC builders but is not always obvious to consumers buying pre-built systems or upgrading a system for the first time.
The plaintiffs allege that Team Group's advertised memory speeds suggested "out-of-the-box" performance without adequately disclosing that XMP or Expo activation was required to achieve those speeds. The complaint argues this advertising violated state consumer protection statutes (including California's Consumer Legal Remedies Act and similar statutes in other states) and constituted breach of express warranty. Team Group denies these allegations and maintains its memory products were appropriately labeled and advertised at all times. The settlement resolves the case without Team Group admitting wrongdoing.
How Much Will I Get From the Team Group DRAM Settlement?
Payouts are calculated pro rata based on the number of products claimed and the total number of valid claims. The $1.1 million Settlement Fund is reduced by:• Court-approved attorneys' fees of up to one-third of the fund (up to approximately $366,667)
• Reasonable costs sustained by Class Counsel during the litigation
• Service awards to each of the two class representatives, up to $5,000 each (subject to court approval)
• Notice and administration costs paid to the Settlement Administrator (Angeion Group)
The remainder is the Net Settlement Fund, which is distributed pro rata per product across all valid claims. Final per-product dollar amounts cannot be calculated until after the July 7, 2026 claim deadline because the total number of valid claims will not be known until then.
Strategic note for PC builders: Because the no-proof cap is 5 products per household, class members who built multiple PCs during the class period (or who built a single PC with 4+ memory modules) should claim every qualifying module up to the 5-product cap. The per-product payout multiplies linearly: a 4-module claim receives 4x the per-product amount; a 5-module claim receives 5x. The no-documentation rule for the first 5 products makes this trivial to maximize.
How to File a Team Group DRAM Claim
Two methods are available, both with the same July 7, 2026 deadline.Method 1: Online (recommended for speed). Visit the official Settlement Website at TeamGroupDRAMSettlement.com and click Submit a Claim. On the next screen, select either "I have a Notice ID and Confirmation Code" (if you received a postcard or email notice from Angeion Group) or "I did not receive a notice and need to fill out a Claim Form" (if you did not receive a notice). Both paths lead to the same claim form. List the Team Group DDR-3, DDR-4, or DDR-5 products you purchased and submit. Online claims with electronic payment selection are the fastest path to payment after final approval.
Method 2: U.S. mail. Download the printable claim form from the Settlement Website, complete it (listing your name, contact information, products purchased, and payment selection), and mail it to the Settlement Administrator at the address listed on the form. Mailed claims must be postmarked no later than July 7, 2026. Some class members received a postcard claim form by mail; that paper postcard can also be completed and mailed back.
If you have more than 5 products: Include proof of purchase (receipts, order confirmations, invoices, or product photos showing the SKU) for any products beyond the first 5. The first 5 products are accepted without documentation.
Payment method options: The claim form lets you select electronic payment or paper check. Electronic payment is faster and recommended. Paper checks expire 180 days after issuance, so claimants who select paper check should cash promptly.
Key Team Group DRAM Settlement Deadlines
• Submit a claim by: Tuesday, July 7, 2026 (online) or postmarked by July 7, 2026 (mail)
• Opt out of the settlement by: Monday, June 22, 2026 (note this is earlier than the claim deadline)
• Object to the settlement by: Monday, June 22, 2026
• Class period covered: May 3, 2020 to April 8, 2026
• Final Approval Hearing: Thursday, September 3, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. PT, in Courtroom 5B before Judge Hernán D. Vera, First Street U.S. Courthouse, 350 W. 1st Street, Los Angeles, CA 90012
When Will I Receive My Team Group Settlement Payment?
Per the official notice, class members should receive a check or electronic payment approximately 45 days after the settlement has been finally approved and any appeals are resolved.• Best case (no appeals): Final approval at the September 3, 2026 hearing, payments distributed approximately 45 days later in mid to late October 2026.
• If appeals are filed: Distribution can be delayed by 12 to 36 months while the appellate court reviews the settlement or fee award.
All checks expire and become void 180 days after issuance. If appropriate, uncashed-check funds may be donated to one or more charities agreed on by the parties and approved by the court. Electronic payment recipients face no expiration concern but should claim payments promptly.
What Happens If I Do Nothing?
If you do nothing, you remain in the Settlement Class (assuming you do not opt out) and will be bound by the court's decisions, but you will not receive any payment. You will also give up your right to sue Team Group for the legal claims being released by the settlement, including future claims related to the deceptive speed advertising allegations.For Team Group memory buyers, doing nothing is generally not the optimal choice. The claim takes only a few minutes, requires no documentation for up to 5 products, and the per-product payout (whatever the final pro rata value) flows directly to claimants from the Settlement Fund.
How to Opt Out or Object to the Settlement
Class members who do not want to be bound by the settlement have two alternatives, both with the same June 22, 2026 deadline.Opting out means giving up the right to receive any settlement payment but preserving the right to sue Team Group individually for the same claims. Opt-out requests must be in writing, postmarked or delivered by June 22, 2026, and sent to the Settlement Administrator at the address listed on the official Settlement Website. The request must include the claimant's name, mailing address, email address, current telephone number, the full name and specific model of the DRAM purchased (by SKU or by product line, capacity, speed, and module count), a statement that the claimant resided in the United States at the time of purchase, and the claimant's personal signature.
Objecting means staying in the class (and remaining eligible for the payment) but asking the court to reject or modify the settlement. Written objections must be filed with the Clerk of the Court (First Street U.S. Courthouse) by June 22, 2026, with appropriate documentation including grounds for the objection, legal citations, and the objector's personal signature. Detailed objection requirements are listed in the official long-form notice.
Other DRAM and PC Memory Class Action Settlements
The Team Group case is the latest in a wave of consumer DRAM class actions challenging how memory manufacturers advertise speed and performance. PC builders who bought DDR-4 or DDR-5 desktop memory from multiple brands during overlapping class periods may qualify for more than one settlement — filing a claim in one case does not affect eligibility for the others.• G.Skill RAM Class Action Settlement — $2.4 million fund for buyers of G.Skill DDR-4 (over 2133 MHz) and DDR-5 (over 4800 MHz) desktop memory between January 31, 2018 and January 7, 2026. No proof of purchase needed for up to 5 products per household. Hurd v. G.Skill International, Case No. 2:22-cv-00685 (C.D. Cal.). The claim deadline (April 7, 2026) has passed; the final approval hearing is set for June 5, 2026.
• Corsair DDR4 / DDR5 Desktop Memory Speed Settlement — $5.5 million fund for buyers of Corsair desktop DDR-4 (over 2133 MHz) and DDR-5 (over 4800 MHz) memory between January 14, 2018 and July 2, 2025. No proof of purchase needed for up to 5 products per household. Final approval granted January 8, 2026. The claim deadline (October 28, 2025) has passed.
All three cases share the same core theory: that DRAM makers advertised performance speeds (3200 MHz, 3600 MHz, 6000 MHz, etc.) that could only be reached after the buyer enabled XMP or EXPO overclocking profiles in the BIOS, something most consumers do not know to do. The Team Group case sweeps in DDR-3 in addition to DDR-4 and DDR-5, and covers laptop memory along with desktop modules.
Class members who have received notices from other hardware manufacturers (SSD manufacturers, GPU and CPU vendors, motherboard companies, etc.) may also qualify for separate settlements. Check the OCA database of open class action settlements for any matching cases that may also pay benefits.
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Claim Form Website: TeamGroupDRAMSettlement.com
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Official Settlement Notice
Sources
• Official Settlement Website: TeamGroupDRAMSettlement.com• Griffin et al. v. Team Group, Inc., Case No. 2:24-cv-03681, U.S. District Court for the Central District of California, Hon. Hernán D. Vera presiding
• Long Form Notice of Proposed Class Action Settlement
• Settlement Class Action Claim Form
Filing Class Action Settlement Claims
Please submit only truthful information on any Claim. False or fraudulent claims can be rejected and may lead to penalties. If you are not sure whether you qualify, review the eligibility information at TeamGroupDRAMSettlement.com or contact the Settlement Administrator. OpenClassActions.com is a consumer news site and is not the Settlement Administrator or a law firm, and we do not process or decide claims.
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Settlement Amount
$1,100,000
Case Title
Griffin et al. v. Team Group, Inc.
Case Number
2:24-cv-03681
Court
U.S. District Court, Central District of California
Final Approval Hearing
September 3, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. PT before Judge Hernán D. Vera
Courtroom 5B — 350 W. 1st Street, Los Angeles, CA 90012
Administrator
Angeion Group
Official Website
Team Group DRAM Settlement.com
