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Computer Memory Solutions CM10246412800SODRL 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3L 1600MHz SODIMM Alienware Alpha memory upgrade

SKU CH-S46G-WHQCV

16 GB dual-channel DDR3L 1600 MHz SODIMM kit for Alienware Alpha, CL11 1.35 V unbuffered

  • Total capacity16 GB (2 × 8 GB)
  • Rated speedDDR3L 1600 (PC3L 12800)
  • ChipsetMajor Brand Chipset
  • CAS latencyCL11
  • Memory timings11-11-11
  • Rated voltage1.35 V
  • 16 GB kit boosts Alienware Alpha responsiveness
  • DDR3L 1600 MHz speed matches system specification
  • Low 1.35 V operation reduces heat and power draw
  • CL11 timing delivers stable everyday performance
  • Two 8 GB modules fill both memory slots

Alienware Alpha 16GB kit

This 16GB kit contains two 8GB DDR3L SODIMM modules built for the Alienware Alpha compact desktop. The sticks run at 1600MHz with CL11 timings and operate at the low 1.35V voltage standard. They are unbuffered, non-ECC and use 2Rx8 organisation on major-brand chips.

204-pin DDR3L 1600MHz spec

The decisive specification is the 204-pin DDR3L 1600MHz (PC3L 12800) interface with 1.35V voltage. The Alpha motherboard has exactly two SODIMM slots and supports a maximum of 16GB, so this matched pair fills the system to its limit. No heat spreaders are fitted, keeping the modules low-profile for the small chassis.

Upgraders maxing out the Alpha

Owners of an Alienware Alpha who need the full 16GB capacity for multitasking or memory-heavy applications will use every supported slot. Builders working on any other laptop or small-form-factor PC should look elsewhere because the DDR3L SODIMM pinout and voltage are specific to this platform.

How it compares

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

Price $41.99
Cheaper than about 80% of the 21,161 comparable items (median $397.99).
Total capacity 16 GB (2 × 8 GB)
Lower than about 70% of the 20,941 comparable items (median 32 GB).
Price per GB $2.62 per GB
Cheaper than about 91% of the 20,941 comparable items (median $8.19 per GB).

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Specifications

Product
Brand nameComputer Memory Solutions
Model nameCM10246412800SODRL
Total capacity16 GB (2 × 8 GB)
Product type204-Pin DDR3 SO-DIMM
Performance
Rated speedDDR3L 1600 (PC3L 12800)
Processor
ChipsetMajor Brand Chipset
Memory
CAS latencyCL11
Memory timings11-11-11
ECC supportNo
Buffer typeUnbuffered
Memory rank2Rx8
Heat spreaderNo
Power
Rated voltage1.35 V
Compatibility
Compatible systemsAlienware Alienware Alienware Alpha
In the box
Included items2 Memory RAM Sticks

Questions about this item

What does the 1600 MHz rating mean for my Alienware Alpha?

The kit runs at DDR3L 1600 (PC3L 12800) so the Alpha's memory controller will operate at that speed with CL11 11-11-11 timings at 1.35 V.

Which slot standard does this 204-pin SODIMM use and what does it limit?

It uses the DDR3 SO-DIMM 204-pin interface, which caps the module at DDR3L 1600 and 1.35 V; the Alpha has two such sockets.

Will the two 8 GB sticks physically fit inside the Alpha chassis?

Yes, each stick is a standard 204-pin SODIMM without a heat spreader, matching the Alpha's two internal memory slots.

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