Crucial CT2K8G3S160BM 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3 1600 SO-DIMM memory upgrade
- 16 GB (2 × 8 GB)
- DDR3 1600
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8GB DDR3L 1600 SODIMM kit with CL11 timing and 1.35V operation for Gateway NE notebooks
This 8 GB kit contains two 4 GB DDR3L SODIMM modules built for the Gateway NE56R50U NE57004U and NE57005U notebooks. It matches the factory 204 pin layout and 1.35 V requirement so the system recognises the memory without manual configuration. Buyers who need more than 8 GB total capacity cannot use this kit because the platform maximum is 8 GB across two sockets.
DDR3L 1600 at 1.35 V draws less power than standard DDR3 1.5 V modules reducing heat inside the compact chassis. CL11 11 11 11 timing runs at the rated 1600 MHz without extra voltage so fan noise stays at the notebook baseline during typical workloads. The unbuffered non ECC design keeps latency low for everyday multitasking.
The kit replaces the original 4 GB or 2 GB sticks to reach the 8 GB ceiling supported by the NE56R50U NE57004U and NE57005U. The jump is worth it when the system currently runs with a single module or less than 8 GB total because dual channel bandwidth and the full addressable space improve responsiveness. Builders upgrading a different laptop or a desktop cannot use these SODIMM modules.
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| Product | |
|---|---|
| Brand name | Computer Memory Solutions |
| Model name | CM5126412800SOSRL |
| Total capacity | 8 GB (2 × 4 GB) |
| Product type | 204-Pin DDR3 SO-DIMM |
| Performance | |
| Rated speed | DDR3L 1600 (PC3L 12800) |
| Processor | |
| Chipset | Major Brand Chipset |
| Memory | |
| CAS latency | CL11 |
| Memory timings | 11-11-11 |
| ECC support | No |
| Buffer type | Unbuffered |
| Memory rank | 1Rx8 |
| Heat spreader | No |
| Power | |
| Rated voltage | 1.35 V |
| Compatibility | |
| Compatible systems | Gateway Ne Notebook Ne56R50U, Ne57004U, Ne57005U |
| In the box | |
| Included items | 2 Memory RAM Sticks |
Power off the notebook, remove the battery if accessible, open the memory compartment, insert each module at an angle until the gold contacts disappear, then press down firmly until the side clips click; the step often missed is pressing down hard enough to engage both clips on each slot.
No scheduled maintenance is required; the modules are unbuffered, non-ECC DDR3L with no heat spreader, so they run passively — replacement is only needed if a stick fails or you upgrade beyond the 8 GB two-socket maximum.
The 8 GB capacity ceiling across the two SODIMM slots is reached before any thermal or voltage throttle, because the notebook only supports two modules and the kit already fills both sockets to the 8 GB maximum.
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