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Two green SODIMM sticks with black chips, 204-pin DDR3L memory kit

Computer Memory Solutions

Computer Memory Solutions 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3L 1600 CL11 SODIMM ThinkPad T450

SKU CH-3SSM-CX48T

16 GB DDR3L SODIMM kit (two 8 GB modules) at 1600 MHz, CL11, 1.35 V, built for the ThinkPad T450

  • Total capacity16 GB (2 × 8 GB)
  • Rated speedDDR3L 1600 (PC3L 12800)
  • ChipsetMajor Brand Chipset
  • CAS latencyCL11
  • Memory timings11-11-11
  • Rated voltage1.35 V
  • 16 GB dual-channel kit boosts multitasking with two 8 GB modules
  • DDR3L 1600 MHz speed matches ThinkPad T450 spec for stable performance
  • 35 V low-voltage design reduces power draw and heat in slim chassis
  • CL11 11-11-11 timing delivers responsive latency for everyday workloads
  • 204-pin SODIMM form factor ensures direct fit in both memory slots

ThinkPad T450 16 GB DDR3L kit

This 16 GB kit supplies two 8 GB DDR3L SO-DIMM modules built for the Lenovo ThinkPad T450. Each stick runs at 1600 MHz with CL11 timing at 1.35 V. The unbuffered, non-ECC design matches the notebook’s two memory slots for a straightforward capacity upgrade.

Low-voltage operation and thermal profile

DDR3L voltage of 1.35 V reduces power draw compared to standard DDR3, helping the laptop’s cooling system stay quiet during typical workloads. Modules carry no heat spreader, relying on the chassis airflow that the T450 already provides. CL11 latency keeps response consistent for everyday multitasking.

204-pin SO-DIMM form factor and compatibility

The 204-pin layout fits directly into the T450’s two SODIMM sockets without adapters. Major-brand chipsets and 2Rx8 organisation deliver the stability the platform expects. Builders needing ECC, registered memory or capacities beyond 16 GB must choose a different product.

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 nameCM10246412800SODRL
Total capacity16 GB (2 × 8 GB)
Product type204-Pin DDR3 SO-DIMM
Performance
Rated speedDDR3L 1600 (PC3L 12800)
Processor
ChipsetMajor Brand Chipset
Memory
CAS latencyCL11
Memory timings11-11-11
ECC supportNo
Buffer typeUnbuffered
Memory rank2Rx8
Heat spreaderNo
Power
Rated voltage1.35 V
Compatibility
Compatible systemsLenovo Thinkpad T450
In the box
Included items2 Memory RAM Sticks

Questions about this item

How do I install the two 8 GB DDR3L SODIMM modules in the ThinkPad T450, and what step is often missed?

Power off, unplug, and remove the battery; open the memory cover, insert each 204‑pin stick at a 30° angle until the gold contacts disappear, then press down until both side clips click — the step most people skip is re‑inserting the battery before the first boot so the BIOS can re‑count the 16 GB total.

What maintenance or replacement will this 16 GB kit need during its service life?

No scheduled maintenance is required; the modules are unbuffered, non‑ECC DDR3L with no heat spreader, so only a rare stick failure would prompt replacement under the manufacturer’s lifetime warranty.

What limit appears first when the ThinkPad T450 runs sustained workloads with this memory?

The platform caps at 16 GB across its two SODIMM sockets, so this 2×8 GB kit already hits the maximum addressable capacity — no further memory upgrade is possible.

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