Crucial CT2KIT51264BD160B 8GB DDR3L-1600
Team Group Elite 8GB DDR4-3200 CL22 SODIMM Black
What Buyers Say
Crucial CT2KIT51264BD160B 8GB DDR3L-1600
This Crucial DDR3 RAM is praised for its low power consumption at 1.35V, making it ideal for budget servers and 24/7 operation. Users report stable performance, fast boot times, and excellent value, especially when bought in multi-stick packs. However, there is confusion about timings (CL9 vs CL11) and a potential BIOS speed setting issue that may cause the OS to not detect all RAM. Overall, it is a reliable and affordable upgrade for older systems like Optiplexes.
Pros
- Low power consumption at 1.35V
- Stable performance
- Fast boot times
- Excellent value for money
- Good for budget servers
Cons
- Confusion about timings (CL9 vs CL11)
- Potential BIOS speed setting issue
- OS may not detect all RAM without BIOS fix
Team Group Elite 8GB DDR4-3200 CL22 SODIMM Black
This Team Elite DDR4 SO-DIMM kit is a hit among laptop upgraders, especially those with Ryzen 4000 series CPUs. Users consistently report it runs at full 3200MHz CL22 without needing XMP, making it a reliable and affordable upgrade from 8GB to 32GB or even 64GB. The price is frequently praised as the best value compared to competitors, and the lifetime warranty adds peace of mind.
Pros
- Works at full 3200MHz CL22 without XMP
- Excellent value for money
- Compatible with Ryzen 4000 laptops
- Easy plug-and-play installation
- Lifetime warranty included
Cons
- Limited to JEDEC speeds, no XMP support
- Only tested with Ryzen 4000 series
- No RGB or heatsink for enthusiasts
Scores
Specifications
| Crucial CT2KIT51264BD160B | Team Group Elite | |
|---|---|---|
| Memory | ||
| Type | DDR3L | DDR4★ |
| Form Factor | UDIMM | SODIMM |
| Total Capacity | ||
| Modules | 2★ | 1 |
| Per Module | ||
| Pins | 240 | 260 |
| Rank | 2Rx8 | — |
| Performance | ||
| Speed | ||
| CAS Latency | 11★ | 22 |
| Timings | — | 22-22-22-52 |
| Voltage | 1.350000023841858 | 1.2000000476837158★ |
| Class | ||
| ECC | ✗ | ✗ |
| Registered | ✗ | ✗ |
| OC Profile | — | Not Applicable |
| Features | ||
| RGB | — | ✗ |
| Heat Spreader | ✗ | ✗ |
Pros & Cons
Crucial CT2KIT51264BD160B 8GB DDR3L-1600
- Strong affordability (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Below average speed (14th percentile)14th %ile
- Below average capacity (23rd percentile)
Team Group Elite 8GB DDR4-3200 CL22 SODIMM Black
- Strong user sentiment (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong social proof (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
- Strong affordability (83rd percentile)83rd %ile
- Below average capacity (23rd percentile)
Pricing
Crucial CT2KIT51264BD160B 8GB DDR3L-1600
No current pricing available
Team Group Elite 8GB DDR4-3200 CL22 SODIMM Black
Verdict
Scores 58 overall, wins 5 of 5 usage categories and 4 of 16 specs.
