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Two green SO-DIMM sticks, no heat spreaders

G.SKILL

G.SKILL F3-1600C9D-16GRSL 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3L 1600 CL9 laptop RAM

SKU CH-VF1D-XH23M MPN F3-1600C9D-16GRSL

Dual-channel 16 GB DDR3L 1600 CL9 kit runs at 1.35 V for lower power and heat

  • Total capacity16 GB (2 × 8 GB)
  • Rated speedDDR3L 1600 (PC3L 12800)
  • CAS latencyCL9
  • Memory timings9-9-9-28
  • Rated voltage1.35 V
  • Buffer typeUnbuffered
  • 16GB dual-channel kit doubles bandwidth for multitasking
  • 35V DDR3L cuts power draw and heat output
  • CL9 9-9-9-28 timings deliver 12.8 GB/s per channel
  • 204-pin SO-DIMM fits 3rd/4th gen Intel Core laptops
  • 100% validated modules ensure stable operation

Ripjaws 16GB DDR3L SO-DIMM kit

This 16GB kit contains two 8GB modules built for laptops that accept 204-pin DDR3L memory. It targets users upgrading 3rd- or 4th-generation Intel Core notebooks that require 1.35V operation. The dual-channel configuration helps the memory controller move data more efficiently.

Low-voltage design for cooler operation

Running at 1.35V, the modules draw less power than standard 1.5V DDR3, which reduces heat output and helps preserve battery life. The CL9 9-9-9-28 timings at 1600MHz keep latency low during everyday workloads. No heat spreader is fitted, so the sticks rely on the laptop’s own airflow.

Validated compatibility and bandwidth

Each kit is 100% validated on G.SKILL test rigs to ensure stability in supported systems. The PC3L-12800 rating delivers up to 12.8GBps bandwidth per channel for responsive multitasking. Buyers whose laptops need 1.5V-only DDR3 or a different pin count cannot use this kit.

How it compares

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

Price $66.99
Typical for this category: the median of 2,079 items is $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 $4.19 per GB
Cheaper than about 81% of the 1,886 comparable items (median $5.94 per GB).

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Specifications

Product
Brand nameG.SKILL
Product lineRipjaws Series
Model nameF3-1600C9D-16GRSL
Total capacity16 GB (2 × 8 GB)
Product type204-Pin DDR3 SO-DIMM
Performance
Rated speedDDR3L 1600 (PC3L 12800)
Memory
CAS latencyCL9
Memory timings9-9-9-28
ECC supportNo
Buffer typeUnbuffered
Kit configurationDual Channel Kit
Heat spreaderNo
Power
Rated voltage1.35 V
Size & build
Shipping weight0.05 kg
Package size154 × 119 × 13 mm

Questions about this item

How do I install the 204-pin DDR3L SO-DIMM modules, and what step is often missed?

Align the notch on each 204-pin module with the slot key, press firmly until the side clips click, then verify both 8GB sticks are recognised in BIOS for dual-channel operation.

What maintenance or replacement will this 16GB kit need later?

No routine maintenance is required; if a module fails, replace the faulty 8GB SO-DIMM with another DDR3L 1600 CL9 1.35V stick to keep timings matched.

What limit appears first under sustained load with these CL9 1.35V modules?

The DDR3L 1600 rating caps bandwidth at 12.8GBps per channel, so prolonged heavy workloads hit that throughput ceiling before voltage or thermal limits.

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