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Black Diamond Memory

Black Diamond Memory BD8GX21600MTN22 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3 1600 laptop RAM

SKU CH-TGHY-C5CBT MPN BD8GX21600MTN22

16 GB DDR3 1600 SO-DIMM kit upgrades laptop memory with two 8 GB modules

  • Total capacity16 GB (2 × 8 GB)
  • Rated speedDDR3 1600 (PC3 12800)
  • Product type204-Pin DDR3 SO-DIMM
  • Key featuresWith decades of experience specializing in memory and server

Capacity 16GB (2 x 8GB)

  • 16 GB dual-channel kit doubles usable memory
  • DDR3 1600 speed matches legacy notebook slots
  • 204-pin SO-DIMM form factor fits standard laptop sockets
  • PC3 12800 bandwidth handles everyday workloads
  • Tested across 200 000 system configurations for broad compatibility

DDR3 1600 SO-DIMM kit

This 16 GB kit contains two 8 GB modules built to the DDR3 1600 (PC3 12800) standard with a 204-pin SO-DIMM form factor. It suits laptops and small-form-factor systems that require DDR3 memory running at 1600 MT/s.

Sustained-load behaviour

The modules operate at the rated 1600 speed under continuous workloads such as video encoding, virtual machines or large dataset processing. JEDEC-standard timings keep latency predictable during extended sessions without thermal throttling.

Build and connectors

Each stick uses the 204-pin SO-DIMM edge connector that slots directly into compatible notebook sockets. Black Diamond Memory validates the kit across over 200,000 platform configurations, ensuring reliable seating and signal integrity day to day.

How it compares

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

Price $126.99
Pricier than about 66% of the 2,079 comparable items (median $70.99).
Total capacity 16 GB (2 × 8 GB)
Typical for this category: the median of 1,886 items is 16 GB.
Price per GB $7.94 per GB
Pricier than about 69% of the 1,886 comparable items (median $5.94 per GB).

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Specifications

Product
Brand nameBlack Diamond Memory
Model nameBD8GX21600MTN22
Total capacity16 GB (2 × 8 GB)
Product type204-Pin DDR3 SO-DIMM
Performance
Rated speedDDR3 1600 (PC3 12800)
Size & build
Shipping weight0.23 kg
Package size203 × 102 × 51 mm

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Questions about this item

How much heat and power will this 16GB DDR3 1600 kit draw when running continuously in a laptop?

Standard DDR3 SO-DIMMs operate at low voltage and produce minimal heat, so the 1600 MHz modules will not noticeably raise temperatures or drain the battery during all-day use.

What must my notebook already have to accept these 204-pin DDR3 1600 SO-DIMMs?

The laptop needs two free DDR3 SO-DIMM slots that support 1600 MHz (PC3 12800) memory and a 204-pin interface for the modules to fit and function.

Will this 16GB DDR3 1600 kit work alongside the original 4GB DDR3 modules already in my machine?

Yes, the 204-pin DDR3 1600 sticks can run together with slower DDR3 modules; the system will simply operate all memory at the lowest common speed.

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