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
ExclusiveBased on when customers actually wrote their reviews - so you can see whether early praise held up.
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 | G.Skill Trident Z5 Royal Series F5-6000J2636H32GX2-TR5NG | Corsair VENGEANCE RGB CMH64GX5M2Y6400C32 | Crucial Pro Overclocking CP2K16G64C32U5B | KLEVV CRAS V RGB KD5KGUD80-60A300G-BLACK | Team Group T-CREATE EXPERT CTCWD532G6400HC32ADC01 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 8GB | 64GB | 64GB | 32GB | 64GB | 32GB |
| Kit | 1 x 8GB | 2 x 32GB | 2 x 32GB | 2 x 16GB | 2 x 32GB | 2 x 16GB |
| Memory Type | DDR3 | DDR5 | DDR5 | DDR5 | DDR5 | DDR5 |
| Speed Mts | 1600 | 6000 | 6400 | 6400 | 6000 | 6400 |
| Cas Latency | CL11 | CL26 | CL32 | CL32 | CL30 | CL32 |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kingston ValueRAM | 14.4 | 18.3 | 57.9 | 23.2 | 89.1 | 37.8 |
| G.Skill Trident Z5 Royal Series F5-6000J2636H32GX2-TR5NG Compare | 87.5 | 87.4 | 99.1 | 90 | 89.1 | 74.2 |
| Corsair VENGEANCE RGB CMH64GX5M2Y6400C32 Compare | 94.8 | 87.4 | 87.6 | 90 | 97.1 | 97.8 |
| Crucial Pro Overclocking CP2K16G64C32U5B Compare | 94.8 | 73.3 | 87.6 | 71.2 | 76.9 | 85.6 |
| KLEVV CRAS V RGB KD5KGUD80-60A300G-BLACK Compare | 87.5 | 87.4 | 87.6 | 90 | 97.1 | 85.6 |
| Team Group T-CREATE EXPERT CTCWD532G6400HC32ADC01 Compare | 94.8 | 73.3 | 87.6 | 71.2 | 89.1 | 92.3 |
Price
Value & Pricing
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Usage Scores
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