Crucial 4GB DDR3-1600 CL11 (CT51264BA160BJ)
Operating at 1600 MT/s with CL11 latency and a standard 1.5V, this unbuffered 4GB DDR3 module provides reliable baseline performance for legacy desktop systems. Its straightforward 288-pin UDIMM design ensures broad compatibility with older motherboards, backed by a solid 4.4-star customer rating. This memory is best for users maintaining or upgrading aging office PCs and basic home desktops where DDR3 support is required.
Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong affordability (98th percentile) 98th
- Strong social proof (68th percentile) 68th
Cons
- Below average capacity (9th percentile)
- Below average speed (14th percentile)
- Below average feature (18th percentile)
What owners think
How owner sentiment changed over time
ExclusiveBased on when customers actually wrote their reviews - so you can see whether early praise held up.
- Q2 2015100/100
Buyers praised this RAM as excellent value, reliable, and fast, with one noting it worked well in dual channel mode.
- Excellent value for the price.
- Reliable and dependable performance.
- Fast and compatible with applications.
- Works well in dual channel mode.
- Q1 201583/100
Buyers found this RAM cost-effective and functional, with one reporting compatibility issues in older systems.
- Cost-effective and functional for modern systems.
- Does not work in some older systems.
- Works reliably without issues after installation.
- Inexpensive and simple to use.
Based on 7 dated customer reviews, grouped by calendar quarter. Period analysis is in English.
The proof
Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Memory
| Type | DDR3 |
| Form Factor | UDIMM |
| Total Capacity | 4096 |
| Modules | 1 |
| Per Module | 4096 |
| Pins | 240 |
Performance
| Speed | 1600 |
| CAS Latency | 11 |
| Voltage | 1.5 |
Class
| ECC | No |
| Registered | No |
Features
| RGB | No |
| Heat Spreader | No |
vs Competition
| Spec | Crucial 4GB DDR3 | Micron Desktop Memory MTA4ATF51264AZ-3G2J1 | Timetec 78AP16NUSL2R8 | G.Skill Ripjaws Series FBA_4711148594851 | Samsung M471A5244CB0 | Kingston ValueRAM KVR32N22S6/4 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 4GB | 16GB | 16GB | 8GB | 8GB | 4GB |
| Kit | 1 x 4GB | 4 x 4GB | 2 x 8GB | 2 x 4GB | 2 x 4GB | 2 x 4GB |
| Memory Type | DDR3 | DDR4 | DDR3L | DDR3 | DDR4 | DDR4 |
| Speed Mts | 1600 | 3200 | 1600 | 1600 | 3200 | 3200 |
| Cas Latency | CL11 | CL22 | CL11 | CL9 | CL22 | CL22 |
| Form Factor | UDIMM | UDIMM | SODIMM | UDIMM | SODIMM | UDIMM |
| Ecc | false | false | false | false | false | false |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | Speed | Feature | Latency | Capacity | Social Proof | Affordability |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crucial 4GB DDR3 | 14 | 18.3 | 57.8 | 9.2 | 68.1 | 97.7 |
| Micron Desktop Memory MTA4ATF51264AZ-3G2J1 Compare | 53.6 | 45.3 | 57.8 | 45.4 | 68.2 | 84.9 |
| Timetec 78AP16NUSL2R8 Compare | 14 | 45.3 | 57.8 | 45.4 | 97.8 | 89.3 |
| G.Skill Ripjaws Series FBA_4711148594851 Compare | 14 | 75 | 78.3 | 22.9 | 85.6 | 81.1 |
| Samsung M471A5244CB0 Compare | 53.6 | 45.3 | 57.8 | 22.9 | 72.6 | 85 |
| Kingston ValueRAM KVR32N22S6/4 Compare | 53.6 | 53.7 | 57.8 | 9.2 | 0 | 88 |
Price
Value & Pricing
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Price History
Usage Scores
- Overall28.2
- Budget76.6
- Gaming25.5
- Laptop20.8
- Server10.2
- Workstation21.2
A full written review is coming soon. The specs, scores, prices and charts above are always up to date.
