Kingston ValueRAM 16GB DDR3-1600
This dual-channel kit delivers a straightforward 16GB DDR3-1600 upgrade for older laptops, operating at CL11 timings and 1.5V. Its unbuffered, non-ECC SO-DIMM design ensures broad compatibility with mainstream notebooks rather than workstations or servers. This kit is best for users reviving aging laptops that need more memory for basic multitasking and web browsing.
Capacity 16GB
Kit 2 x 8GB
Memory DDR3
Speed 1600 MT/s
CAS Latency CL11
Form Factor SODIMM
48 Overall Score
Price CA$85
Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong user sentiment (97th percentile) 97th
- Strong social proof (67th percentile) 67th
Cons
- Below average speed (14th percentile)
What owners think
How owner sentiment changed over time
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Owner sentiment has held steady over time
95/100Our AI sentiment read
Based on 8 dated customer reviews, grouped by calendar quarter. Period analysis is in English.
The proof
Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Memory
| Type | DDR3 |
| Form Factor | SODIMM |
| Total Capacity | 16384 |
| Modules | 2 |
| Per Module | 8192 |
| Pins | 204 |
Performance
| Speed | 1600 |
| CAS Latency | 11 |
| Voltage | 1.5 |
Class
| ECC | No |
| Registered | No |
Features
| Heat Spreader | No |
vs Competition
| Spec | Kingston ValueRAM | Corsair Vengeance LPX CMK32GX4M2D3600C18 | G.Skill TridentZ RGB Series F4-3600C16D-32GTZRC | Patriot Viper Elite 5 VEB516G6030W | PNY XLR8 Gaming EPIC-X RGB MD32GK2D4320016XRGB | Team Group T-FORCE VULCAN Z TLZGD432G3600HC18JDC01 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 16GB | 32GB | 32GB | 16GB | 32GB | 32GB |
| Kit | 2 x 8GB | 2 x 16GB | 2 x 16GB | 1 x 16GB | 2 x 16GB | 2 x 16GB |
| Memory Type | DDR3 | DDR4 | DDR4 | DDR5 | DDR4 | DDR4 |
| Speed Mts | 1600 | 3600 | 3600 | 6000 | 3200 | 3600 |
| Cas Latency | CL11 | CL18 | CL16 | CL30 | CL16 | CL18 |
| Form Factor | SODIMM | UDIMM | UDIMM | UDIMM | UDIMM | UDIMM |
| Ecc | false | false | false | true | false | false |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | Speed | Feature | Latency | Capacity | User Sentiment | Social Proof |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kingston ValueRAM | 14.4 | 45 | 57.9 | 45.6 | 97.1 | 67.4 |
| Corsair Vengeance LPX CMK32GX4M2D3600C18 Compare | 63.6 | 73.3 | 87.6 | 71.2 | 77.1 | 97.8 |
| G.Skill TridentZ RGB Series F4-3600C16D-32GTZRC Compare | 63.6 | 87.4 | 98.6 | 71.2 | 77.1 | 80.5 |
| Patriot Viper Elite 5 VEB516G6030W Compare | 87.5 | 97.1 | 87.6 | 45.6 | 0 | 71.5 |
| PNY XLR8 Gaming EPIC-X RGB MD32GK2D4320016XRGB Compare | 53.8 | 87.4 | 87.6 | 71.2 | 77.1 | 92.3 |
| Team Group T-FORCE VULCAN Z TLZGD432G3600HC18JDC01 Compare | 63.6 | 73.3 | 87.6 | 71.2 | 60.1 | 85.6 |
Price
Value & Pricing
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