OWC OWC1600DDR3S8GB DDR3L-1600
This 8GB DDR3L module operates at 1600MT/s with CL11 timings and a low 1.35V, making it a direct, JEDEC-compliant upgrade for extending the life of aging systems. Its 100% compliant design and warranty-safe installation specifically target a narrow but critical range of 2011-2015 iMacs and pre-Retina MacBook Pros where soldered memory isn't a limitation. This module is best for owners of those specific legacy Mac models who need a straightforward, compatible memory boost to improve multitasking responsiveness.
Capacity 8GB
Kit 1 x 8GB
Memory DDR3L
Speed 1600 MT/s
CAS Latency CL11
Form Factor SODIMM
30 Overall Score
Price €80
Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong affordability (86th percentile) 86th
Cons
- Below average speed (14th percentile)
- Below average feature (18th percentile)
- Below average capacity (23rd percentile)
The proof
Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Memory
| Type | DDR3L |
| Form Factor | SODIMM |
| Total Capacity | 8192 |
| Modules | 1 |
| Per Module | 8192 |
| Pins | 204 |
Performance
| Speed | 1600 |
| CAS Latency | 11 |
| Voltage | 1.35 |
Class
| ECC | No |
| Registered | No |
Features
| RGB | No |
| Heat Spreader | No |
vs Competition
| Spec | OWC OWC1600DDR3S8GB | Corsair Vengeance LPX CMK32GX4M2D3600C18 | PNY XLR8 Gaming EPIC-X RGB MD32GK2D4320016XRGB | G.Skill Ripjaws V F4-3200C16D-32GVK | Patriot Viper Venom PVV516G60C30 | Team Group T-FORCE VULCAN Z TLZGD432G3600HC18JDC01 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 8GB | 32GB | 32GB | 32GB | 16GB | 32GB |
| Kit | 1 x 8GB | 2 x 16GB | 2 x 16GB | 2 x 16GB | 1 x 16GB | 2 x 16GB |
| Memory Type | DDR3L | DDR4 | DDR4 | DDR4 | DDR5 | DDR4 |
| Speed Mts | 1600 | 3600 | 3200 | 3200 | 6000 | 3600 |
| Cas Latency | CL11 | CL18 | CL16 | CL16 | CL30 | CL18 |
| 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 | Affordability |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| OWC OWC1600DDR3S8GB | 14.4 | 18.4 | 57.8 | 23.2 | 86.4 |
| Corsair Vengeance LPX CMK32GX4M2D3600C18 Compare | 63.6 | 74.8 | 87.6 | 71.2 | 41.7 |
| PNY XLR8 Gaming EPIC-X RGB MD32GK2D4320016XRGB Compare | 53.8 | 89.5 | 87.6 | 71.2 | 45.3 |
| G.Skill Ripjaws V F4-3200C16D-32GVK Compare | 53.8 | 74.8 | 87.6 | 71.2 | 48 |
| Patriot Viper Venom PVV516G60C30 Compare | 87.5 | 61.6 | 87.6 | 45.6 | 49.5 |
| Team Group T-FORCE VULCAN Z TLZGD432G3600HC18JDC01 Compare | 63.6 | 74.8 | 87.6 | 71.2 | 34.9 |
Price
Value & Pricing
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