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Computer Memory Solutions

Computer Memory Solutions 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3L 1600 SODIMM Lenovo Z500 - A7

SKU CH-8649-BJC6W

A 16 GB DDR3L 1600 kit of two 8 GB SODIMM modules validated for the Lenovo IdeaPad Z500 series

  • 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 kit for Lenovo IdeaPad Z500
  • DDR3L 1600 MHz speed for responsive multitasking
  • Low 1.35 V voltage reduces power draw
  • Dual-channel 2 x 8 GB matched pair
  • CL11 latency with 204-pin SODIMM form factor

Targeted Upgrade Kit

This 16 GB kit contains two 8 GB DDR3L SODIMM modules built to the PC3L-12800 standard at 1600 MHz with CL11 timing. It runs at the low 1.35 V voltage and uses unbuffered, non-ECC chips in a 2Rx8 organisation. The 204-pin form factor matches the slots in Lenovo IdeaPad Z500 series notebooks.

Who Benefits and Who Does Not

The kit suits owners of a compatible Z500 chassis who want the maximum 16 GB capacity in matched pairs for dual-channel operation. It is not for systems that only accept 1.5 V DDR3, laptops with a single memory slot, or builders needing ECC or registered modules. Buyers whose machine is limited to 8 GB total should look elsewhere.

Deciding Specification

The memory must be installed as a pair because the platform requires modules in matched sets to reach the full 16 GB limit. A single 8 GB stick will not provide the rated capacity or dual-channel bandwidth on this notebook.

How it compares

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

Price $37.99
Cheaper than about 81% 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 $2.37 per GB
Cheaper than about 92% 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 Ideapad Z500 Series Notebook
In the box
Included items2 Memory RAM Sticks

Questions about this item

Should I buy the 16 GB kit or add a single 8 GB module to my existing memory?

The Z500 requires modules installed in matched pairs for dual-channel operation, so the 2 x 8 GB kit is the correct way to reach the 16 GB maximum.

Will the 1600 MHz rating actually run at that speed inside my Z500?

The kit is rated DDR3L-1600 at CL11 1.35 V; the notebook's memory controller will set the final speed, but the modules are validated for that frequency on this platform.

Does the 204-pin DDR3L SODIMM interface limit bandwidth compared with newer standards?

The 204-pin DDR3L interface caps transfer rate at PC3L-12800, which is the native ceiling for the Z500's memory subsystem.

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