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Two green 204-pin DDR3L SO-DIMM modules with black chips, no heat spreader

G.SKILL

G.SKILL F3-1600C11D-16GSL 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3L 1600 CL11 1.35V laptop RAM

SKU CH-QKT2-9VBJB MPN F3-1600C11D-16GSL

Dual-channel 16 GB DDR3L kit at 1600 MHz with CL11 timing and 1.35 V low-voltage operation

  • Total capacity16 GB (2 × 8 GB)
  • Rated speedDDR3L 1600 (PC3L 12800)
  • CAS latencyCL11
  • Memory timings11-11-11-28
  • Rated voltage1.35 V
  • Buffer typeUnbuffered
  • 16 GB dual-channel kit doubles memory capacity for smoother multitasking
  • Low 1.35 V DDR3L operation reduces power draw and heat output
  • CL11 11-11-11-28 timings deliver responsive DDR3 1600 performance
  • 204-pin SO-DIMM form factor fits standard laptop memory slots
  • 100 % validated burn-in testing ensures reliable operation out of the box

What this kit is

This G.SKILL kit provides 16GB of laptop memory in a matched pair of 8GB modules. The sticks are 204-pin DDR3L SO-DIMMs rated for 1600 MT/s at CL11 11-11-11-28 timings. They operate at 1.35V and are unbuffered non-ECC with no heat spreader. The low-voltage design reduces power draw and heat output for mobile systems.

Who it suits and who it does not

The kit suits owners of laptops that accept DDR3L SO-DIMMs at 1.35V and have two free slots for dual-channel operation. It will not work in systems that require 1.5V DDR3, registered or ECC modules, desktop DIMMs, or any other memory generation. Buyers needing a single module, a different capacity, or lower latency should look elsewhere.

The deciding specification

The modules run at 1.35V, the defining voltage for DDR3L. A laptop that only supports standard 1.5V DDR3 may not boot or run stably with this kit. Verify the motherboard or manufacturer documentation lists DDR3L or PC3L 12800 at 1.35V before purchasing.

How it compares

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

Price $57.99
Cheaper than about 55% of the 2,079 comparable items (median $70.99).
Total capacity 16 GB (2 × 8 GB)
Typical for this category: the median of 1,886 items is 16 GB.
Price per GB $3.62 per GB
Cheaper than about 86% of the 1,886 comparable items (median $5.94 per GB).

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Specifications

Product
Brand nameG.SKILL
Model nameF3-1600C11D-16GSL
Total capacity16 GB (2 × 8 GB)
Product type204-Pin DDR3 SO-DIMM
Performance
Rated speedDDR3L 1600 (PC3L 12800)
Memory
CAS latencyCL11
Memory timings11-11-11-28
ECC supportNo
Buffer typeUnbuffered
Heat spreaderNo
Power
Rated voltage1.35 V
Size & build
Shipping weight0.05 kg
Package size151 × 121 × 13 mm

Questions about this item

Will the 204-pin SO-DIMM modules fit my laptop's memory slots?

These are 204-pin DDR3 SO-DIMM sticks, the standard physical format for DDR3 laptop memory slots.

Do I need to configure anything in BIOS after installing the CL11 1.35V kit?

Most laptops detect the 1600 MHz speed and 1.35 V voltage automatically; the common mistake is seating only one module or not pressing both clips until they click.

Does the kit need any firmware updates or thermal-pad replacement over time?

No firmware or thermal pads are involved; the unbuffered modules run at 1.35 V without a heat spreader and require no periodic maintenance.

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