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OWC

OWC 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 2133 CL15 ECC SODIMM laptop RAM

SKU CH-RV2Z-DX3M6

Dual-channel 16 GB DDR4-2133 CL15 ECC SODIMM kit for laptops, NAS and micro-servers

  • Total capacity16 GB (2 × 8 GB)
  • Rated speedDDR4 2133 (PC4 17000)
  • CAS latencyCL15
  • Rated voltage1.2 V
  • Buffer typeUnbuffered
  • Kit configurationDual Channel Kit

Capacity 16GB (2 x 8GB)

  • ECC protection guards data integrity in critical workloads
  • Dual-channel kit delivers 16 GB total capacity
  • JEDEC-standard DDR4 2133 CL15 ensures broad compatibility
  • Low 1.2 V voltage reduces power draw
  • 260-pin SO-DIMM fits laptops, NAS and micro servers

DDR4 ECC SO-DIMM kit for laptops and NAS

This 16 GB kit contains two 8 GB DDR4 2133 SO-DIMM modules with ECC and CL15 latency. It targets owners of laptops, all-in-one PCs and NAS units that require error-correcting memory. The unbuffered 260-pin design fits standard DDR4 SO-DIMM slots. Builders needing non-ECC or higher-frequency modules should look elsewhere.

JEDEC 1.2 V operation keeps thermals low

Rated at 1.2 V, the modules run at standard DDR4 voltage without extra cooling. No heat spreaders are fitted, so they rely on the host system's airflow. Power draw stays within the JEDEC PC4-17000 envelope for 2133 MT/s CL15 parts. Systems with restricted chassis ventilation or passive cooling designs benefit from the low voltage.

Dual-channel kit simplifies installation

The matched pair enables dual-channel bandwidth on compatible platforms without manual pairing. OWC validates each module at its in-house lab to meet JEDEC and RoHS standards. No additional software or drivers are required; the memory is recognised automatically by the system BIOS. Users seeking RGB lighting or overclocking profiles will not find them here.

How it compares

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

Price $117.99
Pricier than about 64% 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 $7.37 per GB
Pricier than about 64% of the 1,886 comparable items (median $5.94 per GB).

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Specifications

Product
Brand nameOWC
Part number2C1D41R8016P
Total capacity16 GB (2 × 8 GB)
Product type260-Pin DDR4 SO-DIMM
Performance
Rated speedDDR4 2133 (PC4 17000)
Memory
CAS latencyCL15
ECC supportYes
Buffer typeUnbuffered
Kit configurationDual Channel Kit
Heat spreaderNo
Power
Rated voltage1.2 V
Compatibility
Recommended forLaptops, All-in-One Systems, and NAS Systems

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Questions about this item

How do I install the 260-pin DDR4 SODIMM modules and what step do people often miss?

Power off the laptop, open the memory slot cover, align the notch on each 260-pin module with the key in the slot, press firmly until the side clips click, then verify in BIOS that both 8 GB sticks are detected at 2133 MHz.

What maintenance or replacement will this ECC SODIMM kit need over time?

No routine maintenance is required; the modules are solid-state with no moving parts. If a stick ever fails, replace the individual 8 GB module with another DDR4 2133 CL15 ECC unbuffered SODIMM of matching spec.

What limit appears first under sustained heavy workloads?

The 2133 MT/s data rate and CL15 latency set the bandwidth ceiling; once the memory controller saturates that throughput, further CPU cores or faster storage cannot increase memory-bound performance.

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