Kingston ValueRAM 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3-1333 CL9
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
42 Overall Score
Price $119
Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong social proof (69th percentile) 69th
- Strong affordability (67th percentile) 67th
- Strong latency (67th percentile) 67th
Cons
- Below average speed (8th percentile)
What owners think
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The proof
Performance
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 | Corsair VENGEANCE RGB PRO CMW32GX4M2D3600C18 | G.Skill TridentZ RGB Series F4-4000C18D-32GTZR | Team Group Xtreem FFPD532G7200HC34ADC01 | Patriot Viper Venom | PNY XLR8 Gaming EPIC-X RGB MD32GK2D4320016XRGB |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 16GB | 32GB | 32GB | 32GB | 32GB | 32GB |
| Kit | 2 x 8GB | 2 x 16GB | 2 x 16GB | 2 x 16GB | 2 x 16GB | 2 x 16GB |
| Memory Type | DDR3 | DDR4 | DDR4 | DDR5 | DDR5 | DDR4 |
| Speed Mts | 1333 | 3600 | 4000 | 7200 | 6000 | 3200 |
| Cas Latency | CL9 | CL18 | CL18 | CL34 | CL36 | CL16 |
| Form Factor | UDIMM | UDIMM | UDIMM | UDIMM | UDIMM | UDIMM |
| Ecc | false | false | false | false | true | false |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | Speed | Feature | Latency | Capacity | User Sentiment | Social Proof | Affordability |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kingston ValueRAM | 7.7 | 45.3 | 67 | 45.5 | 60.2 | 69.4 | 67.2 |
| Corsair VENGEANCE RGB PRO CMW32GX4M2D3600C18 Compare | 63.5 | 89.7 | 87.7 | 71.1 | 89.2 | 97.8 | 31.3 |
| G.Skill TridentZ RGB Series F4-4000C18D-32GTZR Compare | 64.9 | 89.7 | 98.2 | 71.1 | 0 | 97.8 | 40.3 |
| Team Group Xtreem FFPD532G7200HC34ADC01 Compare | 98.3 | 75 | 96 | 71.1 | 20.9 | 67.8 | 25.1 |
| Patriot Viper Venom Compare | 87.6 | 75 | 75.3 | 71.1 | 0 | 73.2 | 28.1 |
| PNY XLR8 Gaming EPIC-X RGB MD32GK2D4320016XRGB Compare | 53.8 | 89.7 | 87.7 | 71.1 | 77.3 | 92.3 | 45 |
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