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Two green DDR3 DIMM sticks with black chips, no heat spreaders, 240-pin

A-Tech

A-Tech 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1066MHz PC3-8500 CL7 1.5V 240-Pin Desktop RAM

SKU CH-GRCC-H3BVK

Dual-channel 8 GB DDR3 kit running at 1066 MHz with CL7 timing and 1.5 V for compatible desktop systems

  • Total capacity8 GB (2 × 4 GB)
  • Rated speedDDR3 1066 (PC3 8500)
  • ChipsetMajor Brand Chipset
  • Tested speed1066
  • Tested timing7
  • Rated voltage1.5 V

Capacity 8GB (2 x 4GB)

Speed DDR3 1066 (PC3 8500)

  • 8GB dual-channel kit expands multitasking headroom for everyday workloads
  • DDR3 1066 MHz speed matches PC3-8500 system requirements
  • CL7 latency and 1.5V operation keep timing tight and power draw low
  • 240-pin unbuffered DIMM fits standard desktop motherboards without ECC
  • Tested with major-brand chips for reliable compatibility across AMD and Intel platforms

DDR3 8GB dual-channel kit

This kit delivers eight gigabytes of DDR3 memory across two unbuffered 4GB modules. It is intended for desktop systems that accept 240-pin DIMMs running at the PC3-8500 standard. The 1.5V operating voltage matches the baseline specification for DDR3 desktop memory.

PC3-8500 speed ceiling

The modules are tested at 1066MHz with a CAS latency of 7, which defines the practical throughput limit of the DDR3 1066 interface. Systems that only support lower DDR3 speeds will downclock the kit automatically, while boards rated for higher DDR3 frequencies cannot push these modules past their validated 1066MHz rating.

8GB capacity boundary

Eight gigabytes provides comfortable headroom for everyday multitasking, office suites and light content creation on DDR3-era platforms. Workloads that regularly exceed 8GB — such as large virtual-machine sets, heavy video timelines or modern AAA titles — will encounter paging and require a platform upgrade rather than a simple module swap.

How it compares

Measured against everything we stock in Desktop RAM, at today’s prices. Recalculated every night.

Price $26.99
Cheaper than about 81% of the 3,647 comparable items (median $90.99).
Total capacity 8 GB (2 × 4 GB)
Lower than about 60% of the 3,251 comparable items (median 16 GB).
Price per GB $3.37 per GB
Cheaper than about 89% of the 3,251 comparable items (median $6.75 per GB).

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Specifications

Product
Brand nameA-Tech
Product lineA-Tech DDR3 Desktop Memory RAM
Model nameA-Tech 8 GB Kit (2 × 4 GB) PC3-8500 Desktop RAM
Part numberNE-SS-0652
Total capacity8 GB (2 × 4 GB)
Product type240-Pin PC RAM
Performance
Rated speedDDR3 1066 (PC3 8500)
Processor
ChipsetMajor Brand Chipset
Memory
Tested speed1066
Tested timing7
ECC supportNo
Buffer typeUnbuffered
Kit configurationDual Channel Kit
Heat spreaderNo
Power
Rated voltage1.5 V
Compatibility
Recommended forAMD & Intel Compatible

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Questions about this item

Will this kit work in my desktop that currently uses DDR3 memory?

Yes, the kit is DDR3 DIMM memory designed for desktop computers that support DDR3 1066 MHz modules.

Do I need to change any BIOS settings to run the memory at the rated speed?

The modules are tested at 1066 MHz with CL7 timing at 1.5 V; most boards will apply these settings automatically on boot.

My motherboard has four memory slots — can I install this 2 x 4 GB kit alongside my existing 2 x 2 GB sticks?

You can, provided the board supports mixed capacities and the total does not exceed its maximum; all modules will run at the slowest common speed.

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