Kingston ValueRAM
This DDR2 533 module provides a straightforward upgrade for aging laptops with its standard CL4 latency and 1.80V operation. Its unbuffered, 200-pin SO-DIMM design ensures compatibility with a wide range of older notebook systems. This memory is best for users needing a minimal-cost, basic capacity boost to keep a legacy laptop functional for simple tasks.
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Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong user sentiment (78th percentile) 78th
- Strong social proof (74th percentile) 74th
Cons
- Below average latency (2nd percentile)
- Below average speed (2nd percentile)
- Below average capacity (2nd percentile)
- Below average feature (18th 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 | DDR3 |
| Form Factor | SODIMM |
| Total Capacity | 512 |
| Modules | 1 |
| Per Module | 512 |
| Pins | 200 |
Performance
| CAS Latency | 4 |
| Voltage | 1.8 |
Class
| ECC | No |
| Registered | No |
Features
| RGB | No |
| Heat Spreader | No |
vs Competition
| Spec | Kingston ValueRAM | Timetec 32GB KIT | Crucial CT16G4DFRA32A | Team Group Elite TED48G3200C22-S01 | Netac Shadow III White | G.Skill Aegis F4-3000C16S-8GISB |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 1GB | 32GB | 16GB | 8GB | 32GB | 8GB |
| Kit | 1 x 1GB | 2 x 16GB | 1 x 16GB | 1 x 8GB | 2 x 16GB | 1 x 8GB |
| Memory Type | DDR3 | DDR4 | DDR4 | DDR4 | DDR4 | DDR4 |
| Speed Mts | - | 3200 | 3200 | 3200 | 3200 | 3000 |
| Cas Latency | CL4 | CL22 | CL22 | CL22 | CL16 | CL16 |
| Form Factor | SODIMM | UDIMM | UDIMM | SODIMM | UDIMM | UDIMM |
| Ecc | false | false | false | false | false | false |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | Speed | Feature | Latency | Capacity | User Sentiment | Social Proof |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kingston ValueRAM | 1.8 | 18 | 1.8 | 1.9 | 77.9 | 73.5 |
| Timetec 32GB KIT Compare | 53.5 | 44.4 | 57.5 | 71 | 0 | 85.6 |
| Crucial CT16G4DFRA32A Compare | 53.5 | 55.8 | 57.5 | 45.2 | 0 | 92.3 |
| Team Group Elite TED48G3200C22-S01 Compare | 53.5 | 55.8 | 57.5 | 22.6 | 97.2 | 92.3 |
| Netac Shadow III White Compare | 53.5 | 73 | 87.5 | 71 | 0 | 1.9 |
| G.Skill Aegis F4-3000C16S-8GISB Compare | 44.6 | 55.8 | 79.8 | 22.6 | 0 | 77.2 |
Price
Value & Pricing
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Usage Scores
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