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Two green DDR3 DIMM sticks, no heat spreader

Computer Memory Solutions

Computer Memory Solutions 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 1600MHz CL11 1.5V 240-Pin DIMM for Dell Optiplex 9010

SKU CH-DKYG-6WR2B

A 16 GB dual-channel DDR3-1600 kit (2 × 8 GB, CL11, 1.5 V) validated for the Dell Optiplex 9010

  • Total capacity16 GB (2 × 8 GB)
  • Rated speedDDR3 1600 (PC3 12800)
  • ChipsetMajor Brand Chipset
  • CAS latencyCL11
  • Memory timings11-11-11
  • Rated voltage1.5 V
  • 16 GB dual-channel kit boosts multitasking with two matched 8 GB modules
  • DDR3-1600 CL11 timing delivers responsive desktop performance at 1.5 V
  • 240-pin unbuffered DIMMs install directly in Dell Optiplex 9010 slots
  • Non-ECC design suits standard office workloads without error-correction overhead
  • System-specific validation ensures trouble-free upgrade up to 32 GB total capacity

Dell Optiplex 9010 memory kit

This 16 GB kit contains two 8 GB DDR3 modules built specifically for the Dell Optiplex 9010. It targets owners of that desktop who want to reach the platform's 32 GB ceiling without mixing aftermarket sticks. The unbuffered, non-ECC design matches the factory specification for this system.

DDR3 1600 practical limits

The DDR3 1600 interface caps bandwidth at 12800 MT/s, so this kit cannot exceed that transfer rate regardless of tighter timings. The Optiplex 9010 supports a maximum of 32 GB across four sockets, meaning two additional slots remain free after this upgrade. Voltage is fixed at 1.5 V with no XMP headroom on this platform.

Straightforward two-stick installation

Installation requires seating both 240-pin DIMMs into the matching slots until the retention clips click. The most common issue is inserting a module backwards or leaving one side unlatched, which causes a no-post condition. Because the sticks are sold as a matched pair, mixing them with existing memory of different speed or rank can also prevent boot.

How it compares

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Price $40.99
Cheaper than about 80% of the 21,161 comparable items (median $397.99).
Total capacity 16 GB (2 × 8 GB)
Lower than about 70% of the 20,941 comparable items (median 32 GB).
Price per GB $2.56 per GB
Cheaper than about 91% of the 20,941 comparable items (median $8.19 per GB).

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Specifications

Product
Brand nameComputer Memory Solutions
Model nameCM10246412800DIMM
Total capacity16 GB (2 × 8 GB)
Product type240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM
Performance
Rated speedDDR3 1600 (PC3 12800)
Processor
ChipsetMajor Brand Chipset
Memory
CAS latencyCL11
Memory timings11-11-11
ECC supportNo
Buffer typeUnbuffered
Memory rank2Rx8
Heat spreaderNo
Power
Rated voltage1.5 V
Compatibility
Compatible systemsDell Optiplex 9010
In the box
Included items2 Memory RAM Sticks

Questions about this item

Should I buy the 16 GB kit or add single modules to reach 32 GB?

The kit provides two 8 GB modules for 16 GB total; the Optiplex 9010 supports up to 32 GB across four slots, so adding another identical kit fills the board.

What does the 1600 MHz rating deliver in daily use?

At DDR3-1600 CL11 the modules run at the system's native speed, giving standard desktop bandwidth for office tasks and light multitasking.

Will the 240-pin DDR3 interface limit performance on this machine?

The 240-pin DDR3 interface matches the Optiplex 9010 memory controller, so the PC3-12800 modules operate at their rated 1600 MHz without downclocking.

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