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Two green 204-pin DDR3 SO-DIMM sticks, no heat spreaders

Computer Memory Solutions

Computer Memory Solutions 8GB (2×4GB) DDR3 1066 CL7 SODIMM memory upgrade

SKU CH-WRWM-R67N5

8GB dual-channel DDR3 SODIMM kit rated 1066 MHz CL7 for select Compaq Presario CQ57 notebooks

  • Total capacity8 GB (2 × 4 GB)
  • Rated speedDDR3 1066 (PC3 8500)
  • ChipsetMajor Brand Chipset
  • CAS latencyCL7
  • Memory timings7-7-7
  • Rated voltage1.5 V
  • 8 GB dual-channel kit upgrades multitasking headroom
  • DDR3 1066 CL7 timing keeps latency low
  • 5 V operation matches factory spec exactly
  • 204-pin SODIMM form factor fits listed Compaq Presario models
  • Major-brand chips validated for reliable long-term use

Kit Contents

This kit contains two 4 GB DDR3 SO-DIMM modules for a total of 8 GB. It targets owners of the listed Compaq Presario CQ57 notebooks who need a straightforward memory upgrade. The unbuffered non-ECC design matches the original specification for these systems. Installation uses the standard 204-pin slot found in the compatible models.

Sustained Operation

Rated at 1066 MHz with CL7 7-7-7 timings and 1.5 V, the modules maintain their specified speed under continuous workloads. The major-brand chipset and 2Rx8 organisation provide stable data integrity during extended sessions. No heat spreader is fitted, so the notebook’s existing cooling handles thermal load.

Deciding Specification

The 204-pin DDR3 1066 CL7 form factor is the single detail that determines fit. Only notebooks accepting PC3-8500 SO-DIMM memory at this voltage and latency will recognise the full capacity. Buyers whose laptops require a different pin count, voltage or DDR generation cannot use this kit.

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 8 GB (2 × 4 GB)
Lower than about 80% of the 20,941 comparable items (median 32 GB).
Price per GB $5.12 per GB
Cheaper than about 75% of the 20,941 comparable items (median $8.19 per GB).

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Specifications

Product
Brand nameComputer Memory Solutions
Model nameCM512648500SODRH
Total capacity8 GB (2 × 4 GB)
Product type204-Pin DDR3 SO-DIMM
Performance
Rated speedDDR3 1066 (PC3 8500)
Processor
ChipsetMajor Brand Chipset
Memory
CAS latencyCL7
Memory timings7-7-7
ECC supportNo
Buffer typeUnbuffered
Memory rank2Rx8
Heat spreaderNo
Power
Rated voltage1.5 V
Compatibility
Compatible systemsCompaq Presario Cq57-319Wm, Cq57-310Us, Cq57-314Nr
In the box
Included items2 Memory RAM Sticks

Questions about this item

How much heat does the 1.5V DDR3 1066 kit produce during all-day use?

The modules run at standard 1.5 V DDR3 voltage with no heat spreader, so they generate only modest warmth typical for low-power SO-DIMMs.

What must my laptop already have for these 204-pin SO-DIMMs to install?

Your notebook needs two free DDR3 SO-DIMM slots and a chipset that accepts PC3-8500 1066 MHz unbuffered memory.

Will the CL7 2Rx8 sticks work beside the original 4 GB module in my CQ57-314NR?

Yes, the kit is validated for the CQ57-314NR and other listed Presario models, so it will run alongside or replace the factory memory.

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