Kingston ValueRAM

★★★★☆ 4.4 (52)

This 16GB kit delivers reliable DDR3-1333 performance at CL9 timings and a standard 1.5V, making it a straightforward upgrade for older systems. Its unbuffered, dual-channel configuration and strong 4.4-star customer rating reflect consistent build quality and easy installation. This memory is best for budget-conscious users revitalizing aging desktops for basic multitasking and office productivity.

Capacity 16GB
Kit 2 x 8GB
Memory DDR3
Speed 1333 MT/s
CAS Latency CL9
Form Factor UDIMM
Kingston ValueRAM ram
42 Overall Score

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Snapshot

Pros & Cons

Pros

  • Strong social proof (69th percentile) 69th
  • Strong latency (67th percentile) 67th

Cons

  • Below average speed (7th percentile)

What owners think

How owner sentiment changed over time

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Based on when customers actually wrote their reviews - so you can see whether early praise held up.

Owner sentiment has held steady over time
85/100Our AI sentiment readlow confidence · 8 sources · Jul 2026
1★2★3★4★5★Q4 '12: 5.0★ · 1 reviewQ3 '13: 5.0★ · 1 reviewQ4 '14: 5.0★ · 1 reviewQ1 '15: 5.0★ · 1 reviewQ2 '15: 5.0★ · 2 reviewsQ3 '15: 3.0★ · 1 reviewQ1 '16: 5.0★ · 1 review1111211Q4 '12Q3 '13Q4 '14Q1 '15Q2 '15Q3 '15Q1 '16
Avg ratingHappy (4-5★)Unhappy (1-2★)Bar height = number of reviews

Based on 8 dated customer reviews, grouped by calendar quarter. Period analysis is in English.

The proof

Performance

Performance Percentiles

Speed 7.3
Feature 44.5
Latency 66.8
Capacity 45.2
User Sentiment 60.9
Social Proof 69.4

Specifications

Full Specifications

Memory

Type DDR3
Form Factor UDIMM
Total Capacity 16384
Modules 2
Per Module 8192
Pins 240

Performance

Speed 1333
CAS Latency 9
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 KD5BGUA80-60A300J Patriot Viper Xtreme 5 S9145489
Capacity 16GB 64GB 64GB 32GB 64GB 32GB
Kit 2 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 1333 6000 6400 6400 6000 8200
Cas Latency CL9 CL26 CL32 CL32 CL30 CL38
Form Factor UDIMM UDIMM UDIMM UDIMM UDIMM UDIMM
Ecc false false false false false true
Compare Compare Compare Compare Compare
Product SpeedFeatureLatencyCapacityUser SentimentSocial Proof
Kingston ValueRAM 7.344.566.845.260.969.4
G.Skill Trident Z5 Royal Series F5-6000J2636H32GX2-TR5NG Compare 87.487.199.189.989.674.2
Corsair VENGEANCE RGB CMH64GX5M2Y6400C32 Compare 94.787.187.589.997.297.8
Crucial Pro Overclocking CP2K16G64C32U5B Compare 94.77387.570.977.985.6
KLEVV CRAS V RGB KD5BGUA80-60A300J Compare 87.487.187.589.997.285.6
Patriot Viper Xtreme 5 S9145489 Compare 99.698.697.770.9074.1

Usage Scores

Overall (41.6)Budget (56.5)Gaming (40.4)Laptop (31.2)Server (22)Workstation (41.7)

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