OWC 8GB DDR3-1600 CL11 SODIMM
This single 8GB DDR3L 1600 MT/s SODIMM module provides a direct, JEDEC-compliant upgrade path for specific Dell OptiPlex AIO and Latitude systems. It is backed by a limited lifetime warranty and an advanced replacement program, ensuring a reliable, warranty-safe boost over OEM specs. This memory is best for IT administrators or users needing to restore or increase performance in aging Dell OptiPlex 3240, 9020, or 9030 AIO desktops.
Capacity 8GB
Kit 1 x 8GB
Memory DDR3
Speed 1600 MT/s
CAS Latency CL11
Form Factor SODIMM
29 Overall Score
Price $38
Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong affordability (88th percentile) 88th
Cons
- Below average speed (14th percentile)
- Below average feature (18th percentile)
- Below average capacity (23rd percentile)
The proof
Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Memory
| Type | DDR3 |
| Form Factor | SODIMM |
| Total Capacity | 8192 |
| Modules | 1 |
| Per Module | 8192 |
| Pins | 204 |
| Rank | 2Rx8 |
Performance
| Speed | 1600 |
| CAS Latency | 11 |
| Voltage | 1.35 |
Class
| ECC | No |
| Registered | No |
Features
| RGB | No |
| Heat Spreader | No |
vs Competition
| Spec | OWC 8GB DDR3 SODIMM | G.Skill Ripjaws V Series F4-3600C18D-16GVK | Timetec Pinnacle Konduit | Patriot Viper Steel PVS416G320C6 | Kingston FURY Beast KF556C40BB-16 | Corsair Vengeance LPX CMK16GX4M2A2666C16 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 8GB | 16GB | 16GB | 16GB | 16GB | 16GB |
| Kit | 1 x 8GB | 2 x 8GB | 2 x 8GB | 1 x 16GB | 1 x 16GB | 2 x 8GB |
| Memory Type | DDR3 | DDR4 | DDR4 | DDR4 | DDR5 | DDR4 |
| Speed Mts | 1600 | 3600 | 3200 | 3200 | 5600 | 2666 |
| Cas Latency | CL11 | CL18 | CL16 | CL16 | CL40 | CL16 |
| 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 8GB DDR3 SODIMM | 13.8 | 18.1 | 57.5 | 22.7 | 87.9 |
| G.Skill Ripjaws V Series F4-3600C18D-16GVK Compare | 63.4 | 74.9 | 87.6 | 45.2 | 58.5 |
| Timetec Pinnacle Konduit Compare | 53.6 | 74.9 | 87.6 | 45.2 | 69.2 |
| Patriot Viper Steel PVS416G320C6 Compare | 53.6 | 61.6 | 87.6 | 45.2 | 69.1 |
| Kingston FURY Beast KF556C40BB-16 Compare | 77.7 | 61.6 | 31.1 | 45.2 | 51.2 |
| Corsair Vengeance LPX CMK16GX4M2A2666C16 Compare | 37.6 | 74.9 | 75 | 45.2 | 59.5 |
Price
Value & Pricing
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Usage Scores
- Overall29.1
- Budget71.6
- Gaming22.2
- Laptop38.8
- Server12.7
- Workstation22.4
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