Micron Desktop Memory 8GB DDR3-1600

Micron Desktop Memory 8GB DDR3-1600

Micron
31 Overall Score
vs
Crucial CT2K102464BD160B 16GB DDR3L-1600

Crucial CT2K102464BD160B 16GB DDR3L-1600

Crucial
44 Overall Score

What Buyers Say

Micron Desktop Memory 8GB DDR3-1600

No customer feedback yet

Crucial CT2K102464BD160B 16GB DDR3L-1600

78 out of 100 low confidence 8 reviews

Most users are very satisfied with this Crucial DDR3 RAM, praising its plug-and-play installation, stability, and compatibility with Dell Optiplex systems. One verified buyer reported a failure after two months, but others highlight reliable performance and good value. Overall, the sentiment is strongly positive with a minor concern about durability.

Pros
  • Plug-and-play installation
  • Stable performance
  • Compatible with Dell Optiplex
  • Good value for money
  • Works out of the box
Cons
  • One unit failed after two months
  • Potential durability concerns
👍 Performance 5
👍 Compatibility 3
👍 Reliability 4
👍 Value for money 3
👎 Durability 1
👍 Ease of installation 3

Scores

Budget
Micron
76
Crucial
97
Workstation
Micron
29
Crucial
46
Gaming
Micron
27
Crucial
45
Laptop
Micron
23
Crucial
35
Server
Micron
15
Crucial
25

Specifications

Micron Desktop MemoryCrucial CT2K102464BD160B
Memory
TypeDDR3DDR3L★
Form FactorUDIMMUDIMM
Total Capacity
8,192
16,384
Modules22
Per Module
4,096
8,192
Pins240240
Rank1Rx82Rx8
Performance
Speed
1,600
1,600
CAS Latency1111
Timings—11-11-11
Voltage1.51.350000023841858★
Class
ECC✗✗
Registered✗✗
Features
RGB✗✗
Heat Spreader—✗

Pros & Cons

Micron Desktop Memory 8GB DDR3-1600

  • Strong affordability (100th percentile)100th %ile
  • Below average speed (14th percentile)14th %ile
  • Below average capacity (23rd percentile)
  • Below average social proof (35th percentile)

Crucial CT2K102464BD160B 16GB DDR3L-1600

  • Strong social proof (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
  • Strong affordability (87th percentile)87th %ile
  • Below average speed (14th percentile)14th %ile

Pricing

Micron Desktop Memory 8GB DDR3-1600 is CA$77 cheaper (6.2x less).

Micron Desktop Memory 8GB DDR3-16002.046score per dollar
vs
Crucial CT2K102464BD160B 16GB DDR3L-16000.484score per dollar

Micron Desktop Memory 8GB DDR3-1600 offers 4.2x better value for money

Micron Desktop Memory 8GB DDR3-1600

Crucial CT2K102464BD160B 16GB DDR3L-1600

Verdict

★ Winner: Crucial CT2K102464BD160B

Scores 44 overall, wins 5 of 5 usage categories and 4 of 15 specs.

Crucial CT2K102464BD160B Better at:

BudgetGamingLaptopServerWorkstation

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