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OWC 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3L 1866 CL13 1.35V desktop RAM

SKU CH-68B2-CM1R9

16 GB dual-channel DDR3L kit running at 1866 MHz with CL13 latency at 1.35 V

  • Total capacity16 GB (2 × 8 GB)
  • Rated speedDDR3L 1866 (PC3L 14900)
  • CAS latencyCL13
  • Rated voltage1.35 V
  • Buffer typeUnbuffered
  • Kit configurationDual Channel Kit
  • 16 GB dual-channel kit boosts multitasking headroom
  • DDR3L 1866 CL13 speeds up everyday workloads
  • 35 V low-voltage operation reduces power draw
  • 240-pin unbuffered DIMMs fit standard desktop slots
  • JEDEC and RoHS compliant for warranty-safe upgrades

16GB Dual-Channel DDR3L Kit

This 16GB kit contains two 8GB DDR3L modules rated at 1866MHz with CL13 latency. It is built for desktop and workstation systems that use 240-pin unbuffered non-ECC DIMMs and operates at the standard 1.35V DDR3L voltage. The JEDEC-compliant design ensures a warranty-safe upgrade for compatible platforms.

Capacity and Headroom at 16GB

Sixteen gigabytes lets you keep many applications and large files open simultaneously without hitting the swap file. Everyday multitasking, office suites, web browsing with dozens of tabs, and light creative work run comfortably. Very large media projects, heavy virtualisation, or modern AAA titles may still exhaust the available memory and cause paging.

Upgrade Path from 8GB or Less

Replacing a single 8GB module or a matched 8GB pair with this kit doubles the installed memory to 16GB. The jump is worthwhile when the system currently stutters during multitasking or shows high memory utilisation in the task manager. If the platform already has 16GB or more, the benefit diminishes unless the workload specifically demands additional capacity.

How it compares

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

Price $49.99
Cheaper than about 66% of the 3,647 comparable items (median $90.99).
Total capacity 16 GB (2 × 8 GB)
Typical for this category: the median of 3,251 items is 16 GB.
Price per GB $3.12 per GB
Cheaper than about 91% of the 3,251 comparable items (median $6.75 per GB).

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Specifications

Product
Brand nameOWC
Part number1U8T32R8016P
Total capacity16 GB (2 × 8 GB)
Product colorBlack
Performance
Rated speedDDR3L 1866 (PC3L 14900)
Memory
CAS latencyCL13
ECC supportNo
Buffer typeUnbuffered
Kit configurationDual Channel Kit
Heat spreaderNo
Power
Rated voltage1.35 V
Compatibility
Recommended forDesktops
More details
LED lightingNone

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