OWC OWC1600DDR3S8GB DDR3L-1600
This 8GB DDR3L module operates at 1600MT/s with CL11 timings and a low 1.35V, making it a direct, JEDEC-compliant upgrade for extending the life of aging systems. Its 100% compliant design and warranty-safe installation specifically target a narrow but critical range of 2011-2015 iMacs and pre-Retina MacBook Pros where soldered memory isn't a limitation. This module is best for owners of those specific legacy Mac models who need a straightforward, compatible memory boost to improve multitasking responsiveness.
Capacity 8GB
Kit 1 x 8GB
Memory DDR3L
Speed 1600 MT/s
CAS Latency CL11
Form Factor SODIMM
30 Overall Score
Price $40
Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong affordability (86th percentile) 86th
Cons
- Below average speed (14th percentile)
- Below average feature (18th percentile)
- Below average capacity (23rd percentile)
The proof
Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Memory
| Type | DDR3L |
| Form Factor | SODIMM |
| Total Capacity | 8192 |
| Modules | 1 |
| Per Module | 8192 |
| Pins | 204 |
Performance
| Speed | 1600 |
| CAS Latency | 11 |
| Voltage | 1.35 |
Class
| ECC | No |
| Registered | No |
Features
| RGB | No |
| Heat Spreader | No |
vs Competition
| Spec | OWC OWC1600DDR3S8GB | 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 | DDR3L | 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 OWC1600DDR3S8GB | 14.4 | 18.4 | 57.8 | 23.2 | 86.4 |
| G.Skill Ripjaws V Series F4-3600C18D-16GVK Compare | 63.6 | 74.8 | 87.6 | 45.6 | 59.1 |
| Timetec Pinnacle Konduit Compare | 53.8 | 74.8 | 87.6 | 45.6 | 68.6 |
| Patriot Viper Steel PVS416G320C6 Compare | 53.8 | 61.6 | 87.6 | 45.6 | 69.8 |
| Kingston FURY Beast KF556C40BB-16 Compare | 77.6 | 61.6 | 31.8 | 45.6 | 53.8 |
| Corsair Vengeance LPX CMK16GX4M2A2666C16 Compare | 37.9 | 74.8 | 75.2 | 45.6 | 60 |
Price
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