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Corsair

Corsair CMZ16GX3M4X1600C9G 16GB (4x4GB) DDR3L 1600 CL9 desktop RAM

SKU CH-E3BT-72N5A MPN CMZ16GX3M4X1600C9G

16GB quad-channel DDR3L kit at 1600MHz with CL9 timing and 1.35V low voltage

  • Total capacity16 GB (4 × 4 GB)
  • Rated speedDDR3L 1600 (PC3L 12800)
  • CAS latencyCL9
  • Memory timings9-9-9-24
  • Rated voltage1.35 V
  • Kit configurationQuad Channel Kit
  • 16 GB total capacity across four 4 GB modules
  • DDR3L 1600 speed with CL9 latency for responsive performance
  • Low 1.35 V operation reduces power draw and heat
  • Quad-channel kit optimised for Intel quad-channel platforms
  • Green Vengeance heat spreader aids cooling and adds visual style

Vengeance Green DDR3L 16GB kit

This Corsair Vengeance kit provides 16GB of DDR3L memory across four 4GB modules. It runs at 1600MHz with CL9 9-9-9-24 timings and a low 1.35V voltage. The green heat spreaders aid thermal management and suit Intel quad-channel desktop platforms.

Installing four matched modules

The quad-channel kit installs like standard DIMMs; align the notch and press until the latches click. Most issues arise when mixing this set with existing sticks or when the motherboard defaults to 1.5V instead of the rated 1.35V. Enable the XMP 1.3 profile in BIOS to lock in the correct speed, voltage and timings.

Sustained load behaviour

Under continuous workloads the low-voltage DDR3L modules draw less power and generate less heat than standard 1.5V DDR3. The Vengeance heat spreaders dissipate that heat steadily, keeping timings stable at 1600MHz. The kit is also validated for Intel and AMD dual-channel DDR3 platforms if quad-channel slots are unavailable.

How it compares

Measured against everything we stock in Desktop RAM, at today’s prices. Recalculated every night.

Price $116.99
Pricier than about 55% of the 3,647 comparable items (median $90.99).
Total capacity 16 GB (4 × 4 GB)
Typical for this category: the median of 3,251 items is 16 GB.
Price per GB $7.31 per GB
Typical for this category: the median of 3,251 items is $6.75 per GB.

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Specifications

Product
Brand nameCORSAIR
Product lineVengeance
Model nameCMZ16GX3M4 × 1600C9G
Total capacity16 GB (4 × 4 GB)
Product colorGreen
Performance
Rated speedDDR3L 1600 (PC3L 12800)
Memory
CAS latencyCL9
Memory timings9-9-9-24
Kit configurationQuad Channel Kit
Heat spreaderYes
Power
Rated voltage1.35 V
Size & build
Shipping weight0.25 kg
Package size152 × 124 × 20 mm

Questions about this item

How can I confirm the kit is running at 1600MHz with CL9 9-9-9-24 timings after installation?

Enter the system BIOS or UEFI and open the memory information screen. It should show 1600MHz speed and timings of 9-9-9-24. If the board supports Intel XMP 1.3, enable the profile to apply the rated settings automatically.

What comes in the box and do I need to buy anything else to use the four modules?

The package contains four 4GB DDR3L DIMMs with green Vengeance heat spreaders, totalling 16GB. No extra cables, brackets or software are required; the modules slot directly into compatible desktop memory sockets.

Why choose this 16GB quad-channel kit instead of a dual-channel alternative?

This kit provides four matched 4GB modules tested together for quad-channel operation on supported Intel platforms. The 1.35V DDR3L voltage and XMP 1.3 profile give rated 1600MHz performance across all four slots, which a dual-channel kit cannot guarantee when populated to four modules.

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