Crucial CT2K8G3S160BM 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3 1600 SO-DIMM memory upgrade
- 16 GB (2 × 8 GB)
- DDR3 1600
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A 32 GB DDR4 SO-DIMM kit with two 16 GB modules running at 3200 MHz CL16, 1.35 V, validated for Dell Inspiron 14 and 15 models
This 32 GB kit contains two 16 GB DDR4 SO-DIMM modules rated at 3200 MHz with CL16 timings. It targets owners of Dell Inspiron 14 5406 2-in-1, 14 5409, 15 3501, 15 5501 and 15 5502 laptops who need the maximum supported capacity. The 260-pin unbuffered non-ECC design matches the factory slot specification.
Running at 1.35 V, the modules draw minimal power and generate little heat inside a thin-and-light chassis. Passive cooling from the laptop's existing thermal solution is sufficient; no additional airflow or voltage tuning is required. The CL16 16-18-18 timing keeps latency low during typical multitasking workloads.
The kit replaces the original memory pair and enables dual-channel bandwidth up to the platform limit of 64 GB across two sockets. Builders who need more than 32 GB must populate both slots with 32 GB modules instead. Systems already running a single 16 GB stick will not gain the full dual-channel benefit unless the second slot receives an identical module.
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| Product | |
|---|---|
| Model name | 2.74 in (6.96 cm) |
| Total capacity | 32 GB (2 × 16 GB) |
| Product type | 260-Pin DDR4 SO-DIMM |
| Performance | |
| Rated speed | DDR4 3200 (PC4 25600) |
| Processor | |
| Chipset | Major Brand Chipset |
| Memory | |
| CAS latency | CL16 |
| Memory timings | 16-18-18 |
| ECC support | No |
| Buffer type | Unbuffered |
| Memory rank | 2Rx8 |
| Power | |
| Rated voltage | 1.35 V |
| Compatibility | |
| Compatible systems | Dell/Alienware Inspiron 14 (5406) 2-in-1, 14 (5409), 15 (3501), 15 (5501), 15 (5502) |
Power off and unplug the laptop, remove the base cover, insert each module at an angle into the SODIMM slots until the gold contacts are hidden, then press down firmly until both side clips click — the step often missed is pressing down hard enough to engage both clips on each module.
No scheduled maintenance is required; the modules are solid-state with no moving parts. Replacement is only needed if a module fails, which is covered by the manufacturer's limited lifetime warranty against manufacturing defects.
The 1.35V operating voltage and unbuffered design mean thermal throttling is the first limit; sustained heavy workloads can raise module temperatures until the system reduces speed to protect the chips.
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