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Computer Memory Solutions

Computer Memory Solutions CM1024642400SO 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 2400 CL17 memory upgrade

SKU CH-MQWD-Z2QQ4

Dual-channel 16 GB DDR4-2400 SO-DIMM kit validated for Intel NUC8 i5 and i3 mini PCs

  • Total capacity16 GB (2 × 8 GB)
  • Rated speedDDR4 2400 (PC4 19200)
  • ChipsetMajor Brand Chipset
  • CAS latencyCL17
  • Memory timings17-17-17
  • Rated voltage1.2 V
  • 16 GB dual-channel kit doubles usable memory
  • DDR4 2400 CL17 timing keeps latency low
  • 2 V operation reduces power draw and heat
  • Validated for Intel NUC8 i5 and i3 models
  • Two 260-pin SO-DIMM modules install in both slots

16GB DDR4 kit for Intel NUC 8

This 16GB kit contains two 8GB DDR4 SO-DIMM modules rated at 2400MHz with CL17 timing. It is built specifically for Intel NUC models NUC8I5BEK, NUC8I5BEH, NUC8I3BEK and NUC8I3BEH. The 260-pin unbuffered design fits the factory SO-DIMM slots without modification. Buyers who need ECC error correction or capacities beyond 32GB cannot use this kit.

Thermals noise and power at 1.2V

Operating at the standard DDR4 voltage of 1.2V, the modules draw minimal power inside the compact NUC chassis. No heat spreaders are fitted, so the chips rely on the unit's internal airflow. The low voltage keeps thermal output modest during typical workloads. Systems that demand higher voltages or active cooling on memory will not benefit from this design.

Guaranteed compatibility and lifetime exchange

Computer Memory Solutions validates each kit against the listed NUC models and backs it with a lifetime exchange or repair warranty against manufacturing defects. The package includes only the two memory sticks; no tools, cables or software are supplied. Builders who want RGB lighting or bundled configuration utilities must look elsewhere.

How it compares

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

Price $74.99
Cheaper than about 71% 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 $4.69 per GB
Cheaper than about 80% of the 20,941 comparable items (median $8.19 per GB).

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Specifications

Product
Brand nameComputer Memory Solutions
Model nameCM1024642400SO
Total capacity16 GB (2 × 8 GB)
Product type260-Pin DDR4 SO-DIMM
Performance
Rated speedDDR4 2400 (PC4 19200)
Processor
ChipsetMajor Brand Chipset
Memory
CAS latencyCL17
Memory timings17-17-17
ECC supportNo
Buffer typeUnbuffered
Memory rank2Rx8
Heat spreaderNo
Power
Rated voltage1.2 V
Compatibility
Compatible systemsIntel Next Unit of Computing (NUC) NUC8I5BEK, NUC8I5BEH, NUC8I3BEK, NUC8I3BEH
In the box
Included items2 Memory RAM Sticks

Questions about this item

How do I install the 260-pin DDR4 SO-DIMM modules into my Intel NUC8I5BEK, and which step is often missed?

Power off and unplug the NUC, remove the bottom cover, insert each module at an angle into the SO-DIMM slots until the clips click, then replace the cover before powering on.

What maintenance or replacement will the 16GB (2x8GB) kit need over its service life?

No scheduled maintenance is required; the modules carry a limited lifetime warranty against manufacturing defects, so replacement would only occur if a stick fails.

What limit appears first when the 2400 MHz CL17 memory runs sustained workloads in a NUC8I3BEH?

The platform caps total memory at 32 GB across its two slots, so capacity is the first hard limit you will reach under sustained use.

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