AddOn 8GB DDR3-1600 CL11 SODIMM (AA160D3SL/8G)
AddOn
27 Overall Score
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G.Skill TridentZ RGB 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4-3200 CL16 Black
G.Skill
74 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
AddOn 8GB DDR3-1600 CL11 SODIMM (AA160D3SL/8G)
No customer feedback yet
G.Skill TridentZ RGB 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4-3200 CL16 Black
88 out of 100 medium confidence 18 reviews
Users are overwhelmingly positive about this RAM, praising its stability, overclocking headroom, and compatibility with both Intel and AMD platforms. The RGB lighting is a highlight, though some users note software integration issues with certain motherboard brands. A few minor complaints about RGB flickering and the need for high-end motherboards to reach rated speeds.
Pros
- Stable at high overclocks
- Excellent compatibility
- Great RGB lighting
- Easy XMP setup
- High performance
Cons
- RGB software integration issues
- Requires high-end motherboard
- RGB flickering on one stick
Overclocking stability 4
Compatibility 5
Rgb lighting 6
Software integration 4
Performance 3
Build quality 2
Scores
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Specifications
| AddOn 8GB DDR3 SODIMM | G.Skill TridentZ RGB | |
|---|---|---|
| Memory | ||
| Type | DDR3 | DDR4★ |
| Form Factor | SODIMM | UDIMM |
| Total Capacity | ||
| Modules | 1 | 2★ |
| Per Module | ||
| Pins | 204 | 288 |
| Rank | 2Rx8 | — |
| Performance | ||
| Speed | ||
| CAS Latency | 11★ | 16 |
| Timings | — | 16-18-18-38 |
| Voltage | 1.350000023841858 | 1.350000023841858 |
| Class | ||
| ECC | ✗ | ✗ |
| Registered | ✗ | ✗ |
| OC Profile | — | Intel XMP 2.0 |
| Features | ||
| RGB | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Heat Spreader | — | ✓★ |
Pros & Cons
AddOn 8GB DDR3-1600 CL11 SODIMM (AA160D3SL/8G)
- Strong affordability (86th percentile)86th %ile
- Below average speed (14th percentile)14th %ile
- Below average feature (18th percentile)18th %ile
- Below average capacity (23rd percentile)
G.Skill TridentZ RGB 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4-3200 CL16 Black
- Strong social proof (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
- Strong feature (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong latency (88th percentile)88th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (77th percentile)
Pricing
AddOn 8GB DDR3-1600 CL11 SODIMM (AA160D3SL/8G)
No current pricing available
G.Skill TridentZ RGB 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4-3200 CL16 Black
Verdict
Winner: G.Skill TridentZ RGB
Scores 74 overall, wins 5 of 5 usage categories and 6 of 16 specs.
