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 social proof (67th percentile) 67th
Cons
- Below average speed (14th percentile)
What owners think
How owner sentiment changed over time
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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 | Patriot Viper Venom PVV532G640C32K | Corsair VENGEANCE RGB PRO CMW32GX4M2D3600C18 | G.Skill Trident Z Royal Series F4-4000C18D-32GTRS | Team Group Xtreem FFPD532G7200HC34ADC01 | PNY XLR8 Gaming EPIC-X RGB MD32GK2D4320016XRGB |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 16GB | 32GB | 32GB | 32GB | 32GB | 32GB |
| Kit | 2 x 8GB | 2 x 16GB | 2 x 16GB | 2 x 16GB | 2 x 16GB | 2 x 16GB |
| Memory Type | DDR3 | DDR5 | DDR4 | DDR4 | DDR5 | DDR4 |
| Speed Mts | 1600 | 6400 | 3600 | 4000 | 7200 | 3200 |
| Cas Latency | CL11 | CL32 | CL18 | CL18 | CL34 | CL16 |
| Form Factor | SODIMM | UDIMM | UDIMM | UDIMM | UDIMM | UDIMM |
| Ecc | false | true | false | false | false | false |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | Speed | Feature | Latency | Capacity | User Sentiment | Social Proof |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kingston ValueRAM | 14.4 | 45 | 57.9 | 45.6 | 97.1 | 67.4 |
| Patriot Viper Venom PVV532G640C32K Compare | 94.8 | 99.4 | 87.6 | 71.2 | 0 | 73.2 |
| Corsair VENGEANCE RGB PRO CMW32GX4M2D3600C18 Compare | 63.6 | 87.4 | 87.6 | 71.2 | 89.1 | 97.8 |
| G.Skill Trident Z Royal Series F4-4000C18D-32GTRS Compare | 65 | 87.4 | 98.2 | 71.2 | 89.1 | 97.8 |
| Team Group Xtreem FFPD532G7200HC34ADC01 Compare | 98.3 | 73.3 | 95.9 | 71.2 | 21.2 | 67.8 |
| PNY XLR8 Gaming EPIC-X RGB MD32GK2D4320016XRGB Compare | 53.8 | 87.4 | 87.6 | 71.2 | 76.9 | 92.3 |
Price
Value & Pricing
Amazon 1 offer From €135
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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