Crucial CT2K8G3S160BM 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3 1600 SO-DIMM memory upgrade
- 16 GB (2 × 8 GB)
- DDR3 1600
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An 8 GB DDR3L 1600 MHz SODIMM module built to fit Acer Aspire V5-121 laptops
This 8 GB DDR3L SODIMM is built to match the Acer Aspire V5-121 series. It delivers a single 204-pin module rated at 1600 MHz with CL11 timing. The kit suits owners who need the maximum 8 GB capacity in the lone memory slot.
The module runs at the DDR3L standard of 1.35 V, reducing power draw and heat compared with 1.5 V parts. Unbuffered, non-ECC silicon keeps latency tight for everyday workloads. No heat spreader is fitted, so airflow in the chassis handles cooling silently.
The 2Rx8 rank layout fits the factory expansion limit of one socket. Major-brand chips are used throughout to avoid generic-compatibility issues. Buyers who need more than 8 GB or a dual-channel pair cannot use this platform.
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| Product | |
|---|---|
| Brand name | Computer Memory Solutions |
| Model name | CM10246412800SODRL |
| Total capacity | 8 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 | 2Rx8 |
| Heat spreader | No |
| Power | |
| Rated voltage | 1.35 V |
| Compatibility | |
| Compatible systems | Acer Aspire V5 Series V5-121-xxx |
| In the box | |
| Included items | 1 Memory RAM Stick |
Power off, unplug, and remove the battery. Open the memory hatch, align the notch on the 204-pin module with the slot key, insert at a 30-degree angle, then press down firmly until both side clips click. The step most often missed is fully seating the stick so both clips engage.
No scheduled maintenance is required for the module itself. Keep the laptop vents clear of dust so the memory runs at its rated 1.35 V without thermal throttling. Replacement is only needed if a fault develops or you move to a platform that no longer uses DDR3 or DDR3L memory.
The memory controller in the Acer Aspire V5-121 caps usable speed at 1600 MHz and total capacity at 8 GB across its single socket, so bandwidth and capacity ceilings are reached before the module's own timing limits become a factor.
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