Kingston ValueRAM
Operating at a standard DDR2 533 speed with a CL4 latency, this 512MB unbuffered UDIMM provides basic compatibility for legacy systems. Its straightforward, no-frills design is validated for reliable operation in older desktop platforms that require PC2 4200 memory. This module is best for users maintaining aging office PCs or basic home desktops where a simple, low-cost memory upgrade is needed.
Capacity 1GB
Kit 1 x 1GB
CAS Latency CL4
Form Factor UDIMM
17 Overall Score
Price $15
Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong social proof (71st percentile) 71st
Cons
- Below average latency (2nd percentile)
- Below average speed (2nd percentile)
- Below average capacity (3rd percentile)
- Below average feature (18th percentile)
What owners think
How owner sentiment changed over time
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Owner sentiment has held steady over time
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The proof
Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Memory
| Form Factor | UDIMM |
| Total Capacity | 512 |
| Modules | 1 |
| Per Module | 512 |
| Pins | 240 |
Performance
| CAS Latency | 4 |
| Voltage | 1.8 |
Class
| ECC | No |
| Registered | No |
Features
| RGB | No |
| Heat Spreader | No |
vs Competition
| Spec | Kingston ValueRAM | Micron Desktop Memory MTA4ATF51264AZ-3G2J1 | Timetec 78AP16NUSL2R8 | G.Skill Ripjaws Series F3-12800CL9D-4GBRL | Crucial CT2K102464BD160B | Samsung M471A5244CB0 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 1GB | 16GB | 16GB | 4GB | 16GB | 8GB |
| Kit | 1 x 1GB | 4 x 4GB | 2 x 8GB | 2 x 2GB | 2 x 8GB | 2 x 4GB |
| Memory Type | - | DDR4 | DDR3L | DDR3 | DDR3L | DDR4 |
| Speed Mts | - | 3200 | 1600 | 1600 | 1600 | 3200 |
| Cas Latency | CL4 | CL22 | CL11 | CL9 | CL11 | CL22 |
| Form Factor | UDIMM | UDIMM | SODIMM | UDIMM | UDIMM | SODIMM |
| Ecc | false | false | false | false | false | false |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | Speed | Feature | Latency | Capacity | Social Proof |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kingston ValueRAM | 2.2 | 18.3 | 2.2 | 2.7 | 70.5 |
| Micron Desktop Memory MTA4ATF51264AZ-3G2J1 Compare | 53.8 | 45 | 57.9 | 45.6 | 68.2 |
| Timetec 78AP16NUSL2R8 Compare | 14.4 | 45 | 57.9 | 45.6 | 97.8 |
| G.Skill Ripjaws Series F3-12800CL9D-4GBRL Compare | 14.4 | 73.3 | 78.2 | 9.6 | 85.6 |
| Crucial CT2K102464BD160B Compare | 14.4 | 45 | 57.9 | 45.6 | 92.3 |
| Samsung M471A5244CB0 Compare | 53.8 | 45 | 57.9 | 23.2 | 72.6 |
Price
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