Kingston ValueRAM 16GB DDR3-1600
This dual-channel kit delivers a straightforward 16GB DDR3-1600 upgrade for older laptops, operating at CL11 timings and 1.5V. Its unbuffered, non-ECC SO-DIMM design ensures broad compatibility with mainstream notebooks rather than workstations or servers. This kit is best for users reviving aging laptops that need more memory for basic multitasking and web browsing.
Capacity 16GB
Kit 2 x 8GB
Memory DDR3
Speed 1600 MT/s
CAS Latency CL11
Form Factor SODIMM
48 Overall Score
Price $90
Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong user sentiment (97th percentile) 97th
- Strong affordability (77th percentile) 77th
- Strong social proof (67th percentile) 67th
Cons
- Below average speed (14th 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
| Type | DDR3 |
| Form Factor | SODIMM |
| Total Capacity | 16384 |
| Modules | 2 |
| Per Module | 8192 |
| Pins | 204 |
Performance
| Speed | 1600 |
| CAS Latency | 11 |
| Voltage | 1.5 |
Class
| ECC | No |
| Registered | No |
Features
| Heat Spreader | No |
vs Competition
| Spec | Kingston ValueRAM | Corsair Vengeance RGB Pro SL CMH32GX4M2D3600C18W | G.Skill TridentZ RGB Series F4-3600C16D-32GTZRC | PNY XLR8 Gaming EPIC-X RGB MD32GK2D4320016XRGB | Team Group T-Force Delta RGB TF4D432G3600HC18JDC01 | Patriot Viper Venom PVV516G60C30 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 16GB | 32GB | 32GB | 32GB | 32GB | 16GB |
| Kit | 2 x 8GB | 2 x 16GB | 2 x 16GB | 2 x 16GB | 2 x 16GB | 1 x 16GB |
| Memory Type | DDR3 | DDR4 | DDR4 | DDR4 | DDR4 | DDR5 |
| Speed Mts | 1600 | 3600 | 3600 | 3200 | 3600 | 6000 |
| Cas Latency | CL11 | CL18 | CL16 | CL16 | CL18 | CL30 |
| 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 | User Sentiment | Social Proof | Affordability |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kingston ValueRAM | 14.4 | 45.3 | 57.8 | 45.6 | 97.1 | 67.4 | 77.2 |
| Corsair Vengeance RGB Pro SL CMH32GX4M2D3600C18W Compare | 63.6 | 89.5 | 87.6 | 71.2 | 77.1 | 97.8 | 34.8 |
| G.Skill TridentZ RGB Series F4-3600C16D-32GTZRC Compare | 63.6 | 89.5 | 98.6 | 71.2 | 77.1 | 80.5 | 36.8 |
| PNY XLR8 Gaming EPIC-X RGB MD32GK2D4320016XRGB Compare | 53.8 | 89.5 | 87.6 | 71.2 | 77.1 | 92.3 | 45.3 |
| Team Group T-Force Delta RGB TF4D432G3600HC18JDC01 Compare | 63.6 | 89.5 | 87.6 | 71.2 | 60.1 | 85.6 | 42.6 |
| Patriot Viper Venom PVV516G60C30 Compare | 87.5 | 61.6 | 87.6 | 45.6 | 0 | 74.1 | 49.5 |
Price
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