Micron Desktop Memory

★★★★★ 4.6 (4)

This dual-module kit provides a standard 8GB DDR3-1600 configuration with CL11 timings, delivering reliable baseline performance for older desktop platforms. Its unbuffered, 1Rx8 design ensures broad compatibility with legacy Intel and AMD systems that require low-density memory. This kit is best for users maintaining or upgrading aging office PCs and basic home desktops where 8GB is sufficient for web browsing and document editing.

Capacity 8GB
Kit 2 x 4GB
Memory DDR3
Speed 1600 MT/s
CAS Latency CL11
Form Factor UDIMM
Micron Desktop Memory ram
30 Overall Score

No current retailer price

Snapshot

Pros & Cons

Pros

Cons

  • Below average speed (14th percentile)
  • Below average capacity (23rd percentile)
  • Below average social proof (35th percentile)

The proof

Performance

Performance Percentiles

Speed 13.7
Feature 44.5
Latency 57.5
Capacity 22.6
Social Proof 34.9

Specifications

Full Specifications

Memory

Type DDR3
Form Factor UDIMM
Total Capacity 8192
Modules 2
Per Module 4096
Pins 240
Rank 1Rx8

Performance

Speed 1600
CAS Latency 11
Voltage 1.5

Class

ECC No
Registered No

Features

RGB No

vs Competition

Spec Micron Desktop Memory G.Skill Ripjaws Series FBA_4711148594851 Crucial CT2K102464BD160B Samsung M471A5244CB0 Kingston ValueRAM KVR32N22S6/4 Timetec 78AP16NUSL2R8
Capacity 8GB 8GB 16GB 8GB 4GB 16GB
Kit 2 x 4GB 2 x 4GB 2 x 8GB 2 x 4GB 2 x 4GB 2 x 8GB
Memory Type DDR3 DDR3 DDR3L DDR4 DDR4 DDR3L
Speed Mts 1600 1600 1600 3200 3200 1600
Cas Latency CL11 CL9 CL11 CL22 CL22 CL11
Form Factor UDIMM UDIMM UDIMM SODIMM UDIMM SODIMM
Ecc false false false false false false
Compare Compare Compare Compare Compare
Product SpeedFeatureLatencyCapacitySocial Proof
Micron Desktop Memory 13.744.557.522.634.9
G.Skill Ripjaws Series FBA_4711148594851 Compare 13.7737822.685.6
Crucial CT2K102464BD160B Compare 13.744.557.545.292.3
Samsung M471A5244CB0 Compare 53.444.557.522.672.6
Kingston ValueRAM KVR32N22S6/4 Compare 53.452.857.58.80
Timetec 78AP16NUSL2R8 Compare 13.744.557.545.297.8

Price

Value & Pricing

Price History

CA$10 CA$20 CA$30 CA$40 Jun 8Jun 10Jun 13Jun 17Jun 21 CA$31

Usage Scores

Overall (30.3)Budget (40.3)Gaming (27.3)Laptop (23.2)Server (15.6)Workstation (28.6)

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