Kingston 8GB 1600MHz DDR4 Desktop RAM

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Capacity

8 GB (one single module)

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Memory Type

DDR3 SDRAM (Double Data Rate 3)

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Speed / Frequency

1600 MHz (often marketed as PC3‑12800)

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Form Factor

240‑pin UDIMM (desktop module)

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CAS Latency (CL)

Around CL11‑11‑11 (common in “ValueRAM” modules)

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Voltage

1.5 V (standard DDR3) or some “DDR3L” variants drop to ~1.35 V for efficiency/compatibility with low‑voltage motherboards

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Pins / Interface

240 pins, gold contact fingers; non‑ECC, unbuffered

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Rank / Organization

Usually 1Rx8 or 2Rx8 (single or dual‑rank) depending on module design

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Operating Temperature

Typically 0 °C to 85 °C for working; storage‑range more extreme (‑55 °C to +100 °C) in many Kingston modules

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Timings / Pre‑fetch

Standard prefetch 8; other timing parameters like tRCD, tRP similar to CAS latency (e.g. 11‑11‑11 etc.)

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Compatibility / Motherboard Support

Needs a motherboard with DDR3‑1600 support; will generally work at lower speed (1333, 1066) if hardware forces it down; match voltage and profile if mixing with other RAM sticks

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Performance / Use Cases

Excellent for general use: web, office, modest gaming, multitasking; less ideal for very high performance gaming or content creation compared to faster / more modern DDR4/DDR5 modules

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Power Draw / Efficiency

Standard DDR3 draw; lower voltage (if “L” version) saves some power; heat output modest; no large heatsink typically needed

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Build / Warranty

Kingston modules generally come with lifetime warranty; reliable brand; tested to JEDEC standards

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Limitations

• DDR3 is older technology; fewer features vs DDR4/DDR5.
• Max speed limited to 1600 MHz for many systems.
• Higher latency vs more modern RAM.
• If mixing with another stick, mismatched timings/voltages may reduce performance or cause instability.
• Eventually may be hard to find new modules if demand shifts entirely to newer RAM.