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Two green DDR3 DIMM sticks, 240-pin, no heat spreader

Computer Memory Solutions

Computer Memory Solutions 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 1600MHz CL11 DIMM memory upgrade for Lenovo Thinkcentre M78

SKU CH-D32G-VPAAY

16 GB DDR3 kit with two 8 GB DIMMs running at 1600 MHz CL11 for Lenovo ThinkCentre M78 systems

  • 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
  • 1600 MHz DDR3 speed matches system spec
  • CL11 latency keeps response tight
  • 5 V standard voltage ensures stability
  • Validated for ThinkCentre M78 small/tower

Lenovo ThinkCentre M78 memory kit

This 16 GB kit contains two 8 GB DDR3 DIMMs tested for Lenovo ThinkCentre M78 Small and Tower systems. It is built for owners who want to reach the platform's 32 GB ceiling without mixing modules. Buyers needing ECC or registered memory should look elsewhere.

Thermals and power profile

The modules run at 1.5 V with no heat spreaders, relying on standard case airflow in the M78 chassis. Unbuffered, non-ECC operation keeps power draw low during typical office workloads. No active cooling is required for normal use.

Build and daily handling

Each stick uses a 240-pin edge connector and major-brand chips in a 2Rx8 layout. The kit drops straight into any of the four DIMM slots on M78 boards such as the 1562, 1565, 1766, 2111, 2113, 2114, 4865 and 5100 series. Physical height matches standard desktop DIMM dimensions for trouble-free installation.

How it compares

Measured against everything we stock in Model-Specific Memory Upgrades, at today’s prices. Recalculated every night.

Price $34.99
Cheaper than about 83% 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 $2.19 per GB
Cheaper than about 93% 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 systemsLenovo Thinkcentre M78 Small/Tower
In the box
Included items2 Memory RAM Sticks

Questions about this item

How do I install the 240-Pin DDR3 DIMMs into the four slots of my ThinkCentre M78, and what step is often missed?

Power off and unplug the system, open the chassis, align each module's notch with the slot key, press firmly until both retention clips click, then verify in BIOS that all 16GB are recognised at 1600 MHz.

What maintenance or replacement will the 2Rx8 unbuffered modules need over time?

No scheduled maintenance is required; keep interior dust-free and ensure case airflow stays adequate so the 1.5 V modules run within thermal limits for their lifetime.

What limit appears first when the ThinkCentre M78 runs sustained workloads with this 16 GB kit installed?

The platform maximum of 32 GB across four sockets is the ceiling; this kit occupies two slots with 8 GB each, leaving two slots free for a future upgrade to the 32 GB limit.

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