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Single green 240-pin DDR3 DIMM stick, no heat spreader, gold contacts visible

Computer Memory Solutions

Computer Memory Solutions 8GB DDR3 1600MHz CL11 240-pin DIMM Optiplex 3020

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8GB DDR3 1600MHz CL11 240-pin DIMM upgrade for Dell Optiplex 3020 desktop systems

  • Total capacity8 GB
  • Rated speedDDR3 1600 (PC3 12800)
  • ChipsetMajor Brand Chipset
  • CAS latencyCL11
  • Memory timings11-11-11
  • Rated voltage1.5 V
  • 8 GB capacity lets the OptiPlex 3020 reach its 16 GB maximum
  • DDR3 1600 MHz speed matches the system's supported memory bus
  • CL11 11-11-11 timing keeps latency low for responsive multitasking
  • 5 V unbuffered non-ECC design fits the desktop's standard DIMM slots
  • 240-pin 2Rx8 module installs directly into either of the two memory sockets

System-specific upgrade for Dell Optiplex 3020

This 8 GB DDR3 module is built to match the Optiplex 3020 desktop. It installs in a single 240-pin slot and runs at 1600 MHz with CL11 timing. The unbuffered, non-ECC design suits standard office workloads and general multitasking. Buyers who need ECC error correction or registered buffering should look elsewhere.

Standard voltage and passive cooling

The stick operates at the standard 1.5 V DDR3 voltage with no heat spreader attached. Power draw stays within normal DDR3 limits for an 8 GB dual-rank module. No active cooling is required and the board adds no audible noise to the system. Builders planning high-density arrays beyond two slots must verify motherboard limits independently.

Single-module kit with lifetime warranty

The package contains one 8 GB DIMM and no additional accessories or software. Computer Memory Solutions backs the module with a limited lifetime warranty when purchased directly from them. The lone stick leaves the second Optiplex 3020 slot free for a future upgrade. Systems requiring a matched pair out of the box will need a second identical unit.

How it compares

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Price $33.99
Cheaper than about 83% of the 21,161 comparable items (median $397.99).
Total capacity 8 GB
Lower than about 80% of the 20,941 comparable items (median 32 GB).
Price per GB $4.25 per GB
Cheaper than about 83% of the 20,941 comparable items (median $8.19 per GB).

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Specifications

Product
Brand nameComputer Memory Solutions
Model nameCM10246412800DIMM
Total capacity8 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 Optiplex 3020 Destktop
In the box
Included items1 Memory RAM Stick

Questions about this item

How do I install this 240-pin DDR3 DIMM into the Optiplex 3020, and what step is commonly missed?

Power off and unplug the desktop, open the case, align the notch on the module with the slot key, press firmly until both retention clips click shut, then verify 8GB appears in BIOS before closing the chassis.

Will this 1.5V unbuffered module need any firmware updates or component swaps later?

No firmware or driver updates are required for the memory itself; the module is a passive component with no moving parts and does not need scheduled replacement under normal operation.

What limit appears first when the Optiplex 3020 runs sustained workloads with this CL11 1600MHz stick?

The platform caps total memory at 16GB across two sockets, so adding a second 8GB module reaches the system maximum before bandwidth or latency becomes a bottleneck.

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