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Two green 204-pin DDR3 SO-DIMM modules without heat spreaders

G.SKILL

G.SKILL F3-12800CL9D-8GBSQ 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3 1600 laptop RAM

SKU CH-ETW7-M2JG6 MPN F3-12800CL9D-8GBSQ

8GB dual-channel DDR3 1600 SO-DIMM kit with CL9 timing and 1.5V operation for laptop upgrades

  • Total capacity8 GB (2 × 4 GB)
  • Rated speedDDR3 1600 (PC3 12800)
  • CAS latencyCL9
  • Memory timings9-9-9-28
  • Rated voltage1.5 V
  • Buffer typeUnbuffered
  • 8GB dual-channel kit enables smoother multitasking on supported laptops
  • DDR3 1600 (PC3 12800) speed delivers faster data transfer rates
  • CL9 9-9-9-28 timing reduces latency for responsive performance
  • 50V operation matches standard laptop memory voltage requirements
  • 204-pin SO-DIMM form factor fits compatible DDR3 laptop slots

8GB DDR3 1600 dual-channel kit

This G.SKILL kit provides 8 GB of DDR3 laptop memory in a matched pair of 4 GB modules. Rated at 1600 MHz with CL9 9-9-9-28 timings and 1.50 V operation, it installs in standard 204-pin SO-DIMM slots. The unbuffered, non-ECC design is built for everyday notebook upgrades.

Suits owners of DDR3 laptops with two free slots

Buyers whose notebooks have only a single memory slot cannot use the dual-channel pairing. Systems that require registered or ECC modules are also incompatible. The kit is not suitable for platforms that do not support 1.50 V DDR3 SO-DIMMs.

204-pin DDR3 SO-DIMM form factor

The 204-pin SO-DIMM interface is the single specification that determines fit. If the laptop uses this slot type and accepts 1600 MHz DDR3 at 1.50 V, the modules will install and run at their rated CL9 timings.

How it compares

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

Price $25.99
Cheaper than about 79% of the 2,079 comparable items (median $70.99).
Total capacity 8 GB (2 × 4 GB)
Lower than about 60% of the 1,886 comparable items (median 16 GB).
Price per GB $3.25 per GB
Cheaper than about 89% of the 1,886 comparable items (median $5.94 per GB).

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Specifications

Product
Brand nameG.SKILL
Model nameF3-12800CL9D-8GBSQ
Total capacity8 GB (2 × 4 GB)
Product type204-Pin DDR3 SO-DIMM
Performance
Rated speedDDR3 1600 (PC3 12800)
Memory
CAS latencyCL9
Memory timings9-9-9-28
ECC supportNo
Buffer typeUnbuffered
Kit configurationDual Channel Kit
Heat spreaderNo
Power
Rated voltage1.5 V
Size & build
Shipping weight0.07 kg
Package size145 × 102 × 28 mm

Questions about this item

Will this 204-pin DDR3 SO-DIMM kit run at 1600 MHz alongside my existing DDR3 module?

The kit is rated at 1600 MHz CL9 1.50V. When mixed with slower DDR3, the system will typically run all modules at the lowest common speed and loosest timings.

How can I confirm the kit is running at its rated 1600 MHz CL9 after installation?

Open Task Manager or CPU-Z and check the memory tab; it should show 800 MHz (DDR3 1600) with timings 9-9-9-28 at 1.50V.

What is included in the box and is anything else required for installation?

The box contains two 4 GB 204-pin DDR3 SO-DIMM modules; no heat spreader, cables or tools are included and none are needed for a standard laptop slot.

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