Crucial 4GB DDR3-1600 CL11 (CT51264BA160BJ)
Operating at 1600 MT/s with CL11 latency and a standard 1.5V, this unbuffered 4GB DDR3 module provides reliable baseline performance for legacy desktop systems. Its straightforward 288-pin UDIMM design ensures broad compatibility with older motherboards, backed by a solid 4.4-star customer rating. This memory is best for users maintaining or upgrading aging office PCs and basic home desktops where DDR3 support is required.
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Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong affordability (98th percentile) 98th
- Strong social proof (68th percentile) 68th
Cons
- Below average capacity (9th percentile)
- Below average speed (14th percentile)
- Below average feature (18th percentile)
What owners think
How owner sentiment changed over time
ExclusiveBased on when customers actually wrote their reviews - so you can see whether early praise held up.
- Q2 2015100/100
Buyers praised this RAM as excellent value, reliable, and fast, with one noting it worked well in dual channel mode.
- Excellent value for the price.
- Reliable and dependable performance.
- Fast and compatible with applications.
- Works well in dual channel mode.
- Q1 201583/100
Buyers found this RAM cost-effective and functional, with one reporting compatibility issues in older systems.
- Cost-effective and functional for modern systems.
- Does not work in some older systems.
- Works reliably without issues after installation.
- Inexpensive and simple to use.
Based on 7 dated customer reviews, grouped by calendar quarter. Period analysis is in English.
The proof
Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Memory
| Type | DDR3 |
| Form Factor | UDIMM |
| Total Capacity | 4096 |
| Modules | 1 |
| Per Module | 4096 |
| Pins | 240 |
Performance
| Speed | 1600 |
| CAS Latency | 11 |
| Voltage | 1.5 |
Class
| ECC | No |
| Registered | No |
Features
| RGB | No |
| Heat Spreader | No |
vs Competition
| Spec | Crucial 4GB DDR3 | Team Group Elite TED48G3200C22-S01 | Kingston ValueRAM KVR64A52BS6-8 | Timetec 76 | G.Skill Aegis F4-3000C16S-8GISB | KingBank KJXS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 4GB | 8GB | 8GB | 16GB | 8GB | 8GB |
| Kit | 1 x 4GB | 1 x 8GB | 2 x 8GB | 2 x 8GB | 1 x 8GB | 1 x 8GB |
| Memory Type | DDR3 | DDR4 | DDR5 | DDR4 | DDR4 | DDR4 |
| Speed Mts | 1600 | 3200 | 6400 | 3200 | 3000 | 3200 |
| Cas Latency | CL11 | CL22 | CL52 | CL22 | CL16 | CL16 |
| Form Factor | UDIMM | SODIMM | UDIMM | SODIMM | UDIMM | UDIMM |
| Ecc | false | false | false | false | false | - |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | Speed | Feature | Latency | Capacity | Social Proof | Affordability |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crucial 4GB DDR3 | 14 | 18.3 | 57.8 | 9.2 | 68.1 | 97.7 |
| Team Group Elite TED48G3200C22-S01 Compare | 53.6 | 56.9 | 57.8 | 22.9 | 92.3 | 83.7 |
| Kingston ValueRAM KVR64A52BS6-8 Compare | 94.8 | 65.3 | 26 | 22.9 | 0 | 57.7 |
| Timetec 76 Compare | 53.6 | 45.3 | 57.8 | 45.4 | 92.3 | 74.5 |
| G.Skill Aegis F4-3000C16S-8GISB Compare | 44.9 | 56.9 | 80.1 | 22.9 | 77.2 | 79.7 |
| KingBank KJXS Compare | 53.6 | 61.8 | 87.7 | 22.9 | 85.6 | 73.2 |
Price
Value & Pricing
We started tracking prices for this product on Jun 9, 2026. The chart appears once we have more data.
Usage Scores
- Overall28.2
- Budget76.6
- Gaming25.5
- Laptop20.8
- Server10.2
- Workstation21.2
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