Crucial 16GB DDR4-3200 CL22 (CT16G4DFRA32A)
Kingston ValueRAM DDR3 CL4 SODIMM White
What Buyers Say
Crucial 16GB DDR4-3200 CL22 (CT16G4DFRA32A)
Users generally appreciate the affordable price and plug-and-play compatibility of this Crucial RAM, especially in systems that do not support XMP. However, a significant number of verified buyers report defective sticks (DOA or failing shortly after installation), causing crashes and blue screens. While many experience immediate performance improvements, the reliability concerns and occasional compatibility issues with certain motherboards lower the overall sentiment.
Pros
- Plug-and-play at 3200MHz without XMP
- Affordable price for the capacity
- Easy installation and immediate performance gain
- Compatible with many OEM systems (Dell, HP, Lenovo)
- Works well when not defective
Cons
- High rate of defective sticks (DOA/failure)
- Causes BSOD and crashes when faulty
- Limited warranty support and return difficulties
- Compatibility issues with some motherboards (HP Z4, Asrock)
- Lacks heat spreader and RGB
Kingston ValueRAM DDR3 CL4 SODIMM White
This Kingston 512MB DDR memory module receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from verified buyers. Users report significant performance improvements in older Dell and Toshiba laptops, with easy installation and rock-solid stability. A few cautionary notes mention compatibility nuances for specific Dell Inspiron models, but overall it is praised as a cost-effective upgrade over OEM options.
Pros
- Significant performance improvement
- Easy installation
- Rock-solid stability
- Great value for money
- Compatible with older laptops
Cons
- Compatibility nuances for some Dell Inspiron models
- Limited capacity for modern use
Scores
Specifications
| Crucial 16GB DDR4 | Kingston ValueRAM | |
|---|---|---|
| Memory | ||
| Type | DDR4★ | DDR3 |
| Form Factor | UDIMM | SODIMM |
| Total Capacity | ||
| Modules | 1 | 1 |
| Per Module | ||
| Pins | 288 | 200 |
| Rank | 1Rx16, 1Rx8 or 2 | — |
| Performance | ||
| Speed | No data | |
| CAS Latency | 22 | 4★ |
| Timings | 22-22-22 | — |
| Voltage | 1.2000000476837158★ | 1.7999999523162842 |
| Class | ||
| ECC | ✗ | ✗ |
| Registered | ✗ | ✗ |
| OC Profile | Intel XMP 2.0 | — |
| Features | ||
| RGB | ✗ | ✗ |
| Heat Spreader | ✗ | ✗ |
Pros & Cons
Crucial 16GB DDR4-3200 CL22 (CT16G4DFRA32A)
- Strong social proof (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
- Strong affordability (68th percentile)
- Below average user sentiment (12th percentile)12th %ile
Kingston ValueRAM DDR3 CL4 SODIMM White
- Strong affordability (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (77th percentile)
- Strong social proof (74th percentile)
- Below average latency (2nd percentile)2nd %ile
- Below average speed (2nd percentile)2nd %ile
- Below average capacity (2nd percentile)2nd %ile
- Below average feature (18th percentile)18th %ile
Pricing
Kingston ValueRAM DDR3 CL4 SODIMM White offers 1.8x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 57 overall, wins 5 of 5 usage categories and 5 of 16 specs.
