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Two green DDR3 DIMM sticks with black chips, no heat spreader

Computer Memory Solutions

Computer Memory Solutions 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 1600MHz memory upgrade for Dell Optiplex 9020

SKU CH-W61A-J7PCE

Two 8 GB DDR3 1600 MHz DIMMs totalling 16 GB, validated for Dell Optiplex 9020 MT/SFF/USFF

  • Total capacity64 MB
  • 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 headroom
  • DDR3 1600 MHz CL11 timing keeps data flowing
  • 5 V unbuffered DIMMs run cool without extra power
  • 240-pin form factor drops straight into OptiPlex 9020 slots
  • Lifetime exchange warranty protects your upgrade investment

Upgrade for Dell Optiplex 9020

This 16GB kit contains two 8GB DDR3 modules built specifically for the Dell Optiplex 9020 in MT, SFF and USFF chassis. It targets owners who want to raise system memory without compatibility guesswork. The modules are non-ECC, unbuffered DIMMs validated for this platform.

Thermals noise and power draw

Each stick runs at a standard 1.5V without a heat spreader, relying on case airflow for cooling. The DDR3 1600 speed and CL11 timings keep power draw modest during typical office workloads. No active cooling is required on the modules themselves.

Build fit and constraints

The 240-pin DIMMs occupy two of the four available slots, leaving room to reach the 32GB maximum supported by the system. Buyers needing ECC or registered memory cannot use this kit. It frees no additional slots beyond the pair installed.

How it compares

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

Price $40.99
Cheaper than about 80% of the 21,161 comparable items (median $397.99).
Total capacity 64 MB
Lower than about 99% of the 20,941 comparable items (median 32 GB).
Price per GB $640.47 per GB
Pricier than about 90% of the 20,941 comparable items (median $8.19 per GB).

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Specifications

Product
Brand nameComputer Memory Solutions
Model nameCM10246412800DIMM
Total capacity64 MB
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 9020 Mt/Sff/Usff
In the box
Included items2 Memory RAM Sticks

Questions about this item

How do I install the 240-pin DDR3 modules in my Optiplex 9020, and what step do people often miss?

Power off, open the case, align the notch on each 240-pin stick with the slot key, press firmly until the retention clips click on both sides, then verify in BIOS that all 16 GB are recognised.

What maintenance or replacement will this 16 GB kit need over time?

No scheduled maintenance is required; the modules carry a limited lifetime warranty from Computer Memory Solutions, so a replacement would only be needed if a stick fails.

What limit appears first when the Optiplex 9020 runs sustained workloads with this memory?

The platform caps total memory at 32 GB across four slots, so adding more than two additional 8 GB modules is not possible.

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