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Kingston Technology Corp.

Kingston Technology Corp. 2GB DDR3 1333 PC3-10600 240-Pin 1.5V HP497157-C01-ELDW memory upgrade

SKU CH-M4EP-XQ39K

A 2 GB DDR3 1333 MHz desktop module with non-ECC unbuffered operation and a 240-pin dual-rank design

  • Total capacity2 GB
  • Rated speedDDR3 1333 (PC3 10600)
  • Product type240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM
  • 2 GB capacity adds responsive multitasking headroom
  • DDR3 1333 speed matches PC3-10600 system requirements
  • Non-ECC unbuffered design suits standard desktop boards
  • 240-pin dual-rank layout fits compatible DIMM slots
  • 5 V operation keeps power draw low

HP desktop upgrade kit

This 2 GB DDR3 DIMM is built for HP desktops that specify the HP497157-C01-ELDW part number. It targets owners of those systems who need a direct-replacement module without guessing compatibility. The unbuffered, non-ECC design matches the original memory architecture used in the qualified platforms. It installs in any free 240-pin slot that the motherboard provides.

OEM-spec module only

The package contains the single memory stick and no extra cables, brackets or software utilities. Because it is an OEM desktop module, there are no heatspreaders, RGB lighting or overclocking profiles to configure. The 1.5 V operating voltage is fixed by the JEDEC DDR3 standard for this speed grade. Buyers who want a bundled kit, aesthetic add-ons or tuning software should look elsewhere.

2 GB capacity ceiling

At 2 GB this module adds modest headroom for everyday office tasks, web browsing and legacy applications on a supported HP desktop. The dual-rank organisation helps utilise the memory controller efficiently within the 1333 MT/s data rate. Systems that already run near the chipset’s maximum addressable memory will see little benefit from this addition. Workloads needing 8 GB or more will exceed what a single 2 GB stick can provide.

How it compares

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Price $30.99
Cheaper than about 85% of the 21,161 comparable items (median $397.99).
Total capacity 2 GB
Lower than about 95% of the 20,941 comparable items (median 32 GB).
Price per GB $15.50 per GB
Pricier than about 62% of the 20,941 comparable items (median $8.19 per GB).

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Specifications

Product
Total capacity2 GB
Product type240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM
Performance
Rated speedDDR3 1333 (PC3 10600)

Questions about this item

Will the 1.5 V DDR3 module need any firmware updates or component swaps over its service life?

No firmware or component swaps are required; the non-ECC unbuffered DIMM has no moving parts and runs at the standard 1.5 V for its entire service life.

What is the first limit reached when the 1333 MHz memory runs continuously at full load?

The JEDEC-rated 1333 MHz (PC3-10600) data rate is the ceiling; sustained full-load operation cannot exceed this transfer speed.

How much heat and power does the 2 GB dual-rank stick produce when the system runs all day?

At the standard 1.5 V the module draws only a few watts and generates minimal heat, so no extra cooling is needed for 24/7 operation.

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