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GeIL

GeIL GE5123200BDC 512MB (2 x 256MB) DDR 400 desktop RAM

SKU CH-BBJN-JK8RP MPN GE5123200BDC

Dual-channel kit provides 512 MB of DDR 400 desktop memory with CL2.5 latency and integrated heat spreaders

  • Total capacity512 MB (2 × 256 MB)
  • Rated speedDDR 400 (PC 3200)
  • CAS latencyCL2.5
  • Memory timings2.5-6-3-3
  • Rated voltage2.55 V - 2.95 V
  • Dual-channel kit delivers 512MB total capacity using two 256MB modules
  • DDR 400 speed rated at PC 3200 for responsive desktop performance
  • Low CL2.5 latency with 2.5-6-3-3 timings reduces memory access delays
  • Operates within 2.55V to 2.95V range for stable system compatibility
  • Integrated heat spreader helps maintain cooler operation during sustained workloads

Capacity and purpose

This GeIL Value kit provides 512 MB of DDR 400 memory in a matched pair of 256 MB modules. It targets owners of older desktop systems that require PC 3200 dual-channel RAM for maintenance or modest upgrades.

Thermals noise and power

The modules include heat spreaders to dissipate warmth while running at 2.55 V to 2.95 V. With no moving parts the kit operates silently and adds minimal load to the system power budget during normal desktop use.

Build fit and headroom

The dual-channel pair occupies two DIMM slots and leaves remaining slots free for future expansion if the board supports more memory. Builders needing larger capacities or faster DDR standards will need a different kit.

How it compares

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

Price $38.99
Cheaper than about 73% of the 3,647 comparable items (median $90.99).
Total capacity 512 MB (2 × 256 MB)
Lower than about 99% of the 3,251 comparable items (median 16 GB).
Price per GB $76.15 per GB
Pricier than about 90% of the 3,251 comparable items (median $6.75 per GB).

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Specifications

Product
Brand nameGeIL
Product lineValue
Model nameGE5123200BDC
Total capacity512 MB (2 × 256 MB)
Performance
Rated speedDDR 400 (PC 3200)
Memory
CAS latencyCL2.5
Memory timings2.5-6-3-3
Heat spreaderYes
Power
Rated voltage2.55 V - 2.95 V
Size & build
Shipping weight0.14 kg
Package size127 × 51 × 25 mm

Questions about this item

How do I install the two 256MB sticks so the board runs them in dual-channel mode?

Insert each module into the matching-colour DIMM slots — usually slot 1 and slot 3 — press down until the retention clips click, then verify in BIOS that the memory reports 512MB at DDR 400 with CL2.5 timings

Will the heat spreaders or the 2.55V-2.95V operating range require any maintenance later?

No routine maintenance is needed; the spreaders are passive and the voltage range is within standard DDR specification, so the modules run for years without intervention

At what point does the CL2.5 2.5-6-3-3 timing become the bottleneck during sustained workloads?

The CAS 2.5 latency and 2.5-6-3-3 cycle timings limit sustained bandwidth before thermal or voltage limits are reached, so memory-intensive tasks hit the timing ceiling first

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