OWC 8GB
This unbuffered DDR4 SODIMM module provides a straightforward path to 2400 MT/s performance for compatible systems, backed by a lifetime warranty and advanced replacement program. Its JEDEC-compliant, 1.2V design ensures a reliable, drop-in upgrade specifically validated for 2017 iMac 21.5-inch and 27-inch models. This module is best for owners of those specific 2017 iMacs seeking the most cost-effective way to boost system responsiveness.
Capacity 8GB
Kit 1 x 8GB
Memory DDR4
Speed 2400 MT/s
CAS Latency CL17
Form Factor SODIMM
27 Overall Score
Price £60
Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
Cons
- Below average social proof (8th percentile)
- Below average feature (18th percentile)
- Below average capacity (23rd percentile)
- Below average speed (29th percentile)
The proof
Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Memory
| Type | DDR4 |
| Form Factor | SODIMM |
| Total Capacity | 8192 |
| Modules | 1 |
| Per Module | 8192 |
| Pins | 260 |
Performance
| Speed | 2400 |
| CAS Latency | 17 |
| Voltage | 1.2 |
Class
| ECC | No |
| Registered | No |
Features
| RGB | No |
vs Competition
| Spec | OWC 8GB | Kingston Fury Beast KF560C36BBE2A-16 | Team Group T-FORCE VULCAN Z TLZGD432G3600HC18JDC01 | G.Skill TridentZ RGB Series F4-3200C16D-16GTZR | Corsair VENGEANCE LPX CMK16GX4M2E3200C16 | Crucial CT2K32G4DFD832A |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 8GB | 16GB | 32GB | 16GB | 16GB | 64GB |
| Kit | 1 x 8GB | 1 x 16GB | 2 x 16GB | 2 x 8GB | 2 x 8GB | 2 x 32GB |
| Memory Type | DDR4 | DDR5 | DDR4 | DDR4 | DDR4 | DDR4 |
| Speed Mts | 2400 | 6000 | 3600 | 3200 | 3200 | 3200 |
| Cas Latency | CL17 | CL36 | 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 | Social Proof |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| OWC 8GB | 28.6 | 17.9 | 42.4 | 22.5 | 7.5 |
| Kingston Fury Beast KF560C36BBE2A-16 Compare | 87.4 | 65.6 | 74.9 | 45.2 | 77.6 |
| Team Group T-FORCE VULCAN Z TLZGD432G3600HC18JDC01 Compare | 63.3 | 72.9 | 87.5 | 71 | 87.7 |
| G.Skill TridentZ RGB Series F4-3200C16D-16GTZR Compare | 53.5 | 87 | 87.5 | 45.2 | 93.4 |
| Corsair VENGEANCE LPX CMK16GX4M2E3200C16 Compare | 53.5 | 72.9 | 87.5 | 45.2 | 98.2 |
| Crucial CT2K32G4DFD832A Compare | 53.5 | 64 | 57.4 | 89.9 | 72.2 |
Price
Value & Pricing
From £60
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