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Green circuit board with black memory chips, 204-pin SODIMM form factor, no heat spreader

Computer Memory Solutions

Computer Memory Solutions CM10246412800SODRL 8GB DDR3L 1600MHz SODIMM Alienware 17 18 M17x R5 memory upgrade

SKU CH-RNSA-YKV8G

8GB DDR3L SODIMM runs at 1600MHz CL11 for Alienware 17, 18 and M17x R5 notebooks

  • Total capacity8 GB
  • Rated speedDDR3L 1600 (PC3L 12800)
  • ChipsetMajor Brand Chipset
  • CAS latencyCL11
  • Memory timings11-11-11
  • Rated voltage1.35 V
  • 8GB capacity adds responsive multitasking headroom
  • DDR3L 1600MHz speed matches Alienware 17, 18, M17x R5 specs
  • 35V low voltage reduces heat and power draw
  • 204-pin SODIMM form factor fits notebook slots directly
  • CL11 11-11-11 timing delivers stable system performance

Alienware 17, 18 and M17x R5 memory upgrade

This 8 GB DDR3L SODIMM is built for Alienware 17, Alienware 18 and M17x R5 notebooks. It installs in a 204-pin slot and runs at 1600 MHz with CL11 timing. The module is unbuffered, non-ECC and uses major-brand chips for reliable compatibility.

Thermals, noise and power draw

Operating at 1.35 V, the stick draws minimal power and produces no audible noise because it has no moving parts. Without a heat spreader it relies on the notebook’s existing airflow, keeping thermal impact low during everyday workloads.

Sustained-load behaviour

The 2Rx8 organisation and 11-11-11 timings maintain stable throughput during extended sessions. The system supports a maximum of 16 GB across two sockets, so adding a second identical module will fill the platform’s capacity limit.

How it compares

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

Price $20.99
Cheaper than about 90% 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 $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 capacity8 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 17, Alienware 18, M17x R5 Notebook
In the box
Included items1Memory Ram Stick

Questions about this item

How do I install this 204-pin DDR3L SODIMM in my Alienware 17, and what step is often missed?

Power off, unplug, and remove the battery if accessible. Open the memory door, insert the module at an angle until the gold contacts disappear, then press down firmly until both side clips click. The step most people miss is pressing down hard enough to engage both clips.

What maintenance or replacement will this 8GB DDR3L 1600MHz module need later?

No routine maintenance is required. If a memory error appears, reseat the stick to rule out oxidation. Replace it only if diagnostics confirm a defect; the manufacturer offers a limited lifetime warranty against manufacturing faults when purchased directly.

What limit appears first when this CL11 1.35V kit runs sustained workloads?

The Alienware 17, 18, and M17x R5 platforms cap total memory at 16GB across two sockets, so capacity is the first ceiling. Thermally, the module has no heat spreader, so prolonged heavy use may throttle if chassis airflow is restricted.

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