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Computer Memory Solutions

Computer Memory Solutions 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1066MHz PC3-8500 CL7 1.5V 240-pin DIMM Dell Vostro 430

SKU CH-QR67-0NPTJ

8GB dual-channel DDR3 1066MHz kit designed for Dell Vostro 430 desktops

  • Total capacity8 GB (2 × 4 GB)
  • Rated speedDDR3 1066 (PC3 8500)
  • ChipsetMajor Brand Chipset
  • CAS latencyCL7
  • Memory timings7-7-7
  • Rated voltage1.5 V
  • 8GB dual-channel kit boosts multitasking headroom on Dell Vostro 430
  • CL7 low latency sharpens responsiveness at DDR3 1066 speed
  • 5V standard voltage ensures stable operation without extra cooling
  • 204-pin SO-DIMM form factor matches factory slot layout exactly
  • Lifetime warranty from CMS backs long-term reliability

Dell Vostro 430 compatible upgrade

This 8 GB kit contains two 4 GB DDR3 modules rated at 1066 MHz with CL7 timings. It is built specifically for the Dell Vostro 430 desktop and uses unbuffered, non-ECC chips at 1.5 V. The 204-pin SO-DIMM form factor matches the system's memory slots exactly.

Standard voltage and no heat spreader

Operating at the standard 1.5 V DDR3 voltage, the modules draw typical power for this memory class without requiring additional cooling. The absence of a heat spreader keeps the profile low for tight chassis spaces. Noise remains unchanged because the sticks have no moving parts.

Two-module kit fills two slots

The package supplies two sticks so you can populate a matched pair of slots for dual-channel operation. The system supports a maximum of 16 GB with a 64-bit operating system, leaving two additional sockets free for future expansion. A 32-bit OS limits usable memory to 4 GB regardless of installed capacity.

How it compares

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

Price $47.99
Cheaper than about 78% 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 $6.00 per GB
Cheaper than about 65% of the 20,941 comparable items (median $8.19 per GB).

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Specifications

Product
Brand nameComputer Memory Solutions
Model nameCM512648500DIMMDR
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 systemsDell Vostro 430 Desktop
In the box
Included items2 Memory RAM Sticks

Questions about this item

How do I install the 204-pin SO-DIMM modules into the Dell Vostro 430, and what step is often missed?

Align the notch on each 204-pin SO-DIMM with the slot key, insert at an angle, then press down firmly until both side clips snap into place; the step often missed is not pressing hard enough to engage both clips.

What maintenance or replacement will the 8GB DDR3 kit need later?

No routine maintenance is required for the unbuffered non-ECC modules; replacement is only necessary if a stick fails or if you upgrade beyond the 16 GB maximum supported by the Vostro 430.

What limit appears first during sustained use of the CL7 1066 MHz memory?

The 16 GB system ceiling is reached before any thermal or bandwidth bottleneck, because the Vostro 430 only supports four slots and a 64-bit OS maximum of 16 GB.

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