Kingston ValueRAM 12GB (3x4GB) DDR3-1333 CL9 Gold
This triple-channel kit provides 12GB of DDR3 memory at 1333 MT/s with CL9 latency, a straightforward upgrade for older X58 platforms that require matched modules. Its 1.5V standard voltage and unbuffered design ensure broad compatibility with legacy desktop motherboards without added complexity. This kit is best for users maintaining aging triple-channel systems who need a reliable, drop-in capacity boost for general multitasking.
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Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong user sentiment (97th percentile) 97th
- Strong affordability (69th percentile) 69th
- Strong latency (67th percentile) 67th
Cons
- Below average speed (8th percentile)
- Below average capacity (33rd 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 | UDIMM |
| Total Capacity | 12288 |
| Modules | 3 |
| Per Module | 4096 |
| Pins | 240 |
Performance
| Speed | 1333 |
| CAS Latency | 9 |
| Voltage | 1.5 |
Class
| ECC | No |
| Registered | No |
Features
| Heat Spreader | No |
vs Competition
| Spec | Kingston ValueRAM | Corsair Vengeance RGB CMH32GX5M2B6000C28 | Crucial Pro Overclocking CP2K16G64C32U5B | G.Skill TridentZ RGB Series F4-3600C18D-64GTZR | KLEVV CRAS V KD5AGUA80-60A300G | Patriot Viper Elite 5 PVER532G60C30KW |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 12GB | 32GB | 32GB | 64GB | 32GB | 32GB |
| Kit | 3 x 4GB | 2 x 16GB | 2 x 16GB | 2 x 32GB | 2 x 16GB | 2 x 16GB |
| Memory Type | DDR3 | DDR5 | DDR5 | DDR4 | DDR5 | DDR5 |
| Speed Mts | 1333 | 6000 | 6400 | 3600 | 6000 | 6000 |
| Cas Latency | CL9 | CL28 | CL32 | CL18 | CL30 | CL30 |
| Form Factor | UDIMM | 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 | 7.8 | 45.3 | 67 | 32.6 | 97.1 | 64.3 | 68.5 |
| Corsair Vengeance RGB CMH32GX5M2B6000C28 Compare | 87.6 | 89.7 | 97.2 | 71.1 | 77.5 | 77.2 | 15.4 |
| Crucial Pro Overclocking CP2K16G64C32U5B Compare | 94.8 | 75 | 87.7 | 71.1 | 77.5 | 85.6 | 27.9 |
| G.Skill TridentZ RGB Series F4-3600C18D-64GTZR Compare | 63.5 | 89.7 | 87.7 | 89.9 | 77.5 | 97.8 | 19.7 |
| KLEVV CRAS V KD5AGUA80-60A300G Compare | 87.6 | 89.7 | 87.7 | 71.1 | 89.5 | 85.6 | 24.9 |
| Patriot Viper Elite 5 PVER532G60C30KW Compare | 87.6 | 89.7 | 87.7 | 71.1 | 60.3 | 72.4 | 22.4 |
Price
Value & Pricing
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Usage Scores
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