Kingston ValueRAM 8GB DDR3-1600
A single 8GB DDR3 module running at 1600 MT/s with CL11 latency provides a straightforward capacity upgrade for aging systems. Its standard 1.5V unbuffered design ensures broad compatibility with older Intel and AMD platforms without requiring XMP configuration. This memory is best for users maintaining legacy desktops who need a reliable, no-frills replacement to keep basic office or home PCs operational.
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Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong user sentiment (89th percentile) 89th
Cons
- Below average speed (14th percentile)
- Below average feature (18th percentile)
- Below average capacity (23rd percentile)
What owners think
How owner sentiment changed over time
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Based on 23 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 | 8192 |
| Modules | 1 |
| Per Module | 8192 |
| Pins | 240 |
| Rank | 1Rx8 |
Performance
| Speed | 1600 |
| CAS Latency | 11 |
| Timings | 11-11-11 |
| Voltage | 1.5 |
Class
| ECC | No |
| Registered | No |
Features
| RGB | No |
| Heat Spreader | No |
vs Competition
| Spec | Kingston ValueRAM | Corsair Vengeance LPX CMK32GX4M2D3600C18 | Patriot Viper Elite 5 VEB516G6030W | G.Skill Flare X5 F5-6000J3636F16GX1-FX5 | Team Group T-FORCE VULCAN Z TLZGD432G3600HC18JDC01 | Timetec Pinnacle Konduit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 8GB | 32GB | 16GB | 16GB | 32GB | 32GB |
| Kit | 1 x 8GB | 2 x 16GB | 1 x 16GB | 1 x 16GB | 2 x 16GB | 2 x 16GB |
| Memory Type | DDR3 | DDR4 | DDR5 | DDR5 | DDR4 | DDR4 |
| Speed Mts | 1600 | 3600 | 6000 | 6000 | 3600 | 3200 |
| Cas Latency | CL11 | CL18 | CL30 | CL36 | CL18 | CL16 |
| Form Factor | UDIMM | UDIMM | UDIMM | UDIMM | UDIMM | UDIMM |
| Ecc | false | false | true | false | false | false |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | Speed | Feature | Latency | Capacity | User Sentiment | Social Proof |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kingston ValueRAM | 14.4 | 18.3 | 57.9 | 23.2 | 89.2 | 37.8 |
| Corsair Vengeance LPX CMK32GX4M2D3600C18 Compare | 63.6 | 73.3 | 87.6 | 71.2 | 77.1 | 97.8 |
| Patriot Viper Elite 5 VEB516G6030W Compare | 87.5 | 97.1 | 87.6 | 45.6 | 0 | 71.5 |
| G.Skill Flare X5 F5-6000J3636F16GX1-FX5 Compare | 87.5 | 60.9 | 75.2 | 45.6 | 0 | 92.3 |
| Team Group T-FORCE VULCAN Z TLZGD432G3600HC18JDC01 Compare | 63.6 | 73.3 | 87.6 | 71.2 | 60.1 | 85.6 |
| Timetec Pinnacle Konduit Compare | 53.8 | 73.3 | 87.6 | 71.2 | 60.1 | 80.5 |
Price
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