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Crucial

Crucial BLS8G3D1609DS1S00 8GB DDR3 1600 desktop RAM

SKU CH-JD5H-3F64Y MPN BLS8G3D1609DS1S00

8GB DDR3 1600 desktop module with CL9 timing and integrated heat spreader

  • Total capacity8 GB
  • Rated speedDDR3 1600 (PC3 12800)
  • CAS latencyCL9
  • Memory timings9-9-9-24
  • Rated voltage1.5 V
  • Buffer typeUnbuffered

Capacity 8GB

  • 8GB capacity expands multitasking headroom for everyday workloads
  • DDR3 1600 speed delivers responsive bandwidth for mainstream systems
  • CL9 latency with 9-9-9-24 timings reduces access delays
  • 50V standard voltage ensures broad motherboard compatibility
  • Integrated heat spreader maintains stable thermals during sustained use

Ballistix Sport 8GB DDR3 1600 Module

The Crucial Ballistix Sport module delivers 8GB of DDR3 memory at 1600 MT/s with CL9 timings. It operates at the standard 1.50V and carries an unbuffered, non-ECC design. An integrated heat spreader helps manage thermals during sustained workloads. The kit targets mainstream desktop users who want a simple performance upgrade.

Best for Standard DDR3 Desktop Builds

This module suits systems that accept DDR3 1600 unbuffered DIMMs and benefit from the 9-9-9-24 timing profile. It installs without manual voltage or timing changes in most BIOS implementations. Builds requiring ECC error correction, registered buffering, or a different DDR generation should select a matching part instead.

DDR3 1600 CL9 1.50V Unbuffered Specification

The decisive specification is the DDR3 1600 (PC3 12800) rating combined with CL9 latency at 1.50V. This electrical and timing profile determines whether the memory is compatible with the motherboard and CPU memory controller. Verify that the platform supports DDR3 1600 unbuffered non-ECC DIMMs before purchase.

How it compares

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

Price $55.99
Cheaper than about 62% of the 3,647 comparable items (median $90.99).
Total capacity 8 GB
Lower than about 60% of the 3,251 comparable items (median 16 GB).
Price per GB $7.00 per GB
Typical for this category: the median of 3,251 items is $6.75 per GB.

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Specifications

Product
Brand nameBallistix
Product lineSport
Model nameBLS8G3D1609DS1S00
Total capacity8 GB
Performance
Rated speedDDR3 1600 (PC3 12800)
Memory
CAS latencyCL9
Memory timings9-9-9-24
ECC supportNo
Buffer typeUnbuffered
Heat spreaderYes
Power
Rated voltage1.5 V
Size & build
Shipping weight0.07 kg
Package size171 × 122 × 13 mm

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Questions about this item

Will the heat spreader on this 8GB DDR3 1600 module clear my CPU cooler?

The Ballistix Sport heat spreader adds only a few millimetres above the PCB, so most tower coolers leave enough room; check your cooler's published RAM clearance before buying.

What BIOS setting should I check after seating the module?

The kit runs at 1.50 V with CL9 9-9-9-24 timings; enable XMP or manually set 1600 MHz, 1.50 V and those timings so the system does not default to a slower speed.

How do I keep the heat spreader effective over time?

Blow dust from the fins with compressed air every few months; the spreader is passive, so clean airflow is the only maintenance it needs.

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