Crucial CT2K102464BD160B
Operating at 1.35V, this 16GB DDR3L kit provides a low-power upgrade path for older systems with its standard 1600 MT/s speed and CL11 timings. The dual 8GB unbuffered, non-ECC modules offer a straightforward plug-and-play solution for extending the life of legacy desktop platforms. It is best suited for users refreshing aging workstations or budget builds that require stable, compatible memory for basic multitasking.
Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong social proof (93rd percentile) 93rd
Cons
- Below average speed (14th percentile)
What owners think
How owner sentiment changed over time
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Based on 8 dated customer reviews, grouped by calendar quarter. Period analysis is in English.
The proof
Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Memory
| Type | DDR3L |
| Form Factor | UDIMM |
| Total Capacity | 16384 |
| Modules | 2 |
| Per Module | 8192 |
| Pins | 240 |
| Rank | 2Rx8 |
Performance
| Speed | 1600 |
| CAS Latency | 11 |
| Timings | 11-11-11 |
| Voltage | 1.35 |
Class
| ECC | No |
| Registered | No |
Features
| RGB | No |
| Heat Spreader | No |
vs Competition
| Spec | Crucial CT2K102464BD160B | Corsair Vengeance RGB Pro SL CMH32GX4M2D3600C18W | G.Skill TridentZ RGB Series F4-3600C16D-32GTZRC | Patriot Viper Elite 5 VEB516G6030W | PNY XLR8 Gaming EPIC-X RGB MD32GK2D4320016XRGB | Kingston Fury Beast KF560C36BBE2A-16 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 16GB | 32GB | 32GB | 16GB | 32GB | 16GB |
| Kit | 2 x 8GB | 2 x 16GB | 2 x 16GB | 1 x 16GB | 2 x 16GB | 1 x 16GB |
| Memory Type | DDR3L | DDR4 | DDR4 | DDR5 | DDR4 | DDR5 |
| Speed Mts | 1600 | 3600 | 3600 | 6000 | 3200 | 6000 |
| Cas Latency | CL11 | CL18 | CL16 | CL30 | CL16 | CL36 |
| Form Factor | UDIMM | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crucial CT2K102464BD160B | 13.7 | 44.3 | 57.4 | 45.2 | 37.4 | 93.4 |
| Corsair Vengeance RGB Pro SL CMH32GX4M2D3600C18W Compare | 63.2 | 87 | 87.5 | 70.9 | 78.7 | 98.2 |
| G.Skill TridentZ RGB Series F4-3600C16D-32GTZRC Compare | 63.2 | 87 | 98.6 | 70.9 | 78.7 | 83.4 |
| Patriot Viper Elite 5 VEB516G6030W Compare | 87.4 | 96.9 | 87.5 | 45.2 | 0 | 75.8 |
| PNY XLR8 Gaming EPIC-X RGB MD32GK2D4320016XRGB Compare | 53.5 | 87 | 87.5 | 70.9 | 78.7 | 93.4 |
| Kingston Fury Beast KF560C36BBE2A-16 Compare | 87.4 | 65.5 | 74.9 | 45.2 | 61.7 | 77.6 |
Price
Value & Pricing
Amazon 1 offer From CA$92
Price History
Usage Scores
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