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.
Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong user sentiment (97th percentile) 97th
- Strong affordability (78th percentile) 78th
- Strong social proof (67th percentile) 67th
Cons
- Below average speed (14th percentile)
What owners think
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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 RGB Pro SL CMH16GX4M2E3200C16 | Team Group T-FORCE VULCAN Z TLZGD432G3600HC18JDC01 | G.Skill TridentZ RGB Series F4-3200C16D-16GTZR | Timetec Pinnacle Konduit | Micron CT2K32G4DFD832A |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 16GB | 16GB | 32GB | 16GB | 16GB | 64GB |
| Kit | 2 x 8GB | 2 x 8GB | 2 x 16GB | 2 x 8GB | 2 x 8GB | 2 x 32GB |
| Memory Type | DDR3 | DDR4 | DDR4 | DDR4 | DDR4 | DDR4 |
| Speed Mts | 1600 | 3200 | 3600 | 3200 | 3200 | 3200 |
| Cas Latency | CL11 | CL16 | CL18 | CL16 | CL16 | CL22 |
| Form Factor | SODIMM | UDIMM | UDIMM | UDIMM | UDIMM | UDIMM |
| Ecc | false | false | false | false | false | false |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | Speed | Feature | Latency | Capacity | User Sentiment | Social Proof | Affordability |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kingston ValueRAM | 13.9 | 45.2 | 57.8 | 45.3 | 97.2 | 67.4 | 77.5 |
| Corsair Vengeance RGB Pro SL CMH16GX4M2E3200C16 Compare | 53.4 | 89.5 | 87.7 | 45.3 | 77.5 | 97.8 | 57.1 |
| Team Group T-FORCE VULCAN Z TLZGD432G3600HC18JDC01 Compare | 63.2 | 74.8 | 87.7 | 70.9 | 60.4 | 85.6 | 35 |
| G.Skill TridentZ RGB Series F4-3200C16D-16GTZR Compare | 53.4 | 89.5 | 87.7 | 45.3 | 77.5 | 92.3 | 60.1 |
| Timetec Pinnacle Konduit Compare | 53.4 | 74.8 | 87.7 | 45.3 | 77.5 | 92.3 | 69 |
| Micron CT2K32G4DFD832A Compare | 53.4 | 65.2 | 57.8 | 89.9 | 0 | 67.3 | 36.8 |
Price
Value & Pricing
Amazon 1 offer From €56
We started tracking prices for this product on Jun 15, 2026. The chart appears once we have more data.
Usage Scores
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