Crucial CT16G4DFRA32A
Crucial
61 Overall Score
vs
Timetec Premium 16GB DDR3L-1600
Timetec
40 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Crucial CT16G4DFRA32A
68 out of 100 high confidence 38 reviews
Users generally appreciate the affordable price and plug-and-play compatibility of this Crucial RAM, especially in systems that do not support XMP. However, a significant number of verified buyers report defective sticks (DOA or failing shortly after installation), causing crashes and blue screens. While many experience immediate performance improvements, the reliability concerns and occasional compatibility issues with certain motherboards lower the overall sentiment.
Pros
- Plug-and-play at 3200MHz without XMP
- Affordable price for the capacity
- Easy installation and immediate performance gain
- Compatible with many OEM systems (Dell, HP, Lenovo)
- Works well when not defective
Cons
- High rate of defective sticks (DOA/failure)
- Causes BSOD and crashes when faulty
- Limited warranty support and return difficulties
- Compatibility issues with some motherboards (HP Z4, Asrock)
- Lacks heat spreader and RGB
Defective sticks 8
Plug and play compatibility 7
Bsod crashes 5
Price value 5
Oem system compatibility 4
Performance improvement 4
Timetec Premium 16GB DDR3L-1600
No customer feedback yet
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Specifications
| Crucial CT16G4DFRA32A | Timetec Premium | |
|---|---|---|
| Memory | ||
| Type | DDR4★ | DDR3L |
| Form Factor | UDIMM | SODIMM |
| Total Capacity | ||
| Modules | 1 | 2★ |
| Per Module | ||
| Pins | 288 | 204 |
| Rank | 1Rx8 | 2Rx8 |
| Performance | ||
| Speed | ||
| CAS Latency | 22 | 11★ |
| Timings | 22-22-22 | — |
| Voltage | 1.2000000476837158★ | 1.350000023841858 |
| Class | ||
| ECC | ✗ | ✗ |
| Registered | ✗ | ✗ |
| OC Profile | Intel XMP 2.0 | — |
| Features | ||
| RGB | ✗ | ✗ |
| Heat Spreader | ✗ | — |
Pros & Cons
Crucial CT16G4DFRA32A
- Strong social proof (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
Timetec Premium 16GB DDR3L-1600
- Strong social proof (71st percentile)
- Below average speed (14th percentile)14th %ile
Pricing
Crucial CT16G4DFRA32A0.003score per dollar
vs
Timetec Premium 16GB DDR3L-16000.005score per dollar
Timetec Premium 16GB DDR3L-1600 offers 1.7x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Crucial CT16G4DFRA32A
Scores 61 overall, wins 4 of 5 usage categories and 4 of 16 specs.
