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Computer Memory Solutions

Computer Memory Solutions 4GB DDR3 1600MHz CL11 Dell XPS 8500 memory upgrade

SKU CH-YT4B-ABWPE

4GB DDR3 1600MHz CL11 module upgrades Dell XPS 8500 desktops with 240-pin unbuffered memory

  • Total capacity4 GB
  • Rated speedDDR3 1600 (PC3 12800)
  • ChipsetMajor Brand Chipset
  • CAS latencyCL11
  • Memory timings11-11-11
  • Rated voltage1.5 V
  • Designed for Dell XPS 8500 desktop compatibility
  • 4GB DDR3 1600MHz module boosts multitasking performance
  • CL11 latency with 1.5V operation for stable speeds
  • 240-pin unbuffered non-ECC DIMM fits standard slots
  • Single 4GB stick allows flexible upgrade paths

Dell XPS 8500 memory upgrade

This 4 GB DDR3 module is built for the Dell XPS 8500 desktop. It installs in a 240-pin DIMM slot and runs at 1600 MHz with CL11 timing. The unbuffered, non-ECC design matches the system’s standard memory architecture.

Single-stick configuration

The kit contains one 4 GB stick, leaving the remaining three slots free for further expansion. The 2Rx8 rank organisation works with the platform’s memory controller without requiring ECC or registered modules. No heat spreader is fitted, keeping the profile low.

DDR3 platform limits

The XPS 8500 supports a maximum of 32 GB across four sockets, so this module can be part of a full upgrade. DDR3 voltage is fixed at 1.5 V and the interface tops out at 1600 MHz, so faster or lower-voltage memory types will not function. Builders needing more than 32 GB total capacity must choose a different platform.

How it compares

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

Price $11.99
Cheaper than about 96% of the 21,161 comparable items (median $397.99).
Total capacity 4 GB
Lower than about 90% of the 20,941 comparable items (median 32 GB).
Price per GB $3.00 per GB
Cheaper 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 nameCM5126412800DIMMHDR
Total capacity4 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 systemsDell Xps 8500 X8500-1059Bk Desktop
In the box
Included items1 Memory RAM Stick

Questions about this item

Will the 240-pin DDR3 module need any firmware updates or pairing later?

No firmware or pairing is required; the stick installs and runs at the rated 1600 MHz CL11 without further action.

What speed ceiling appears first when the XPS 8500 runs this memory continuously?

The module is rated for 1600 MHz at CL11 1.5 V; sustained loads will not push it beyond that JEDEC specification.

How much heat and fan noise does the unbuffered DIMM add during all-day operation?

With no heat spreader and standard 1.5 V DDR3 power draw, the stick adds minimal heat and no audible noise inside the chassis.

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