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OWC

OWC 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL11 1.5V 204-pin SODIMM Kit

SKU CH-QC32-6TPBY

Dual-channel 8 GB DDR3 1600 CL11 kit for laptops, mini PCs and NAS systems

  • Total capacity8 GB (2 × 4 GB)
  • Rated speedDDR3 1600 (PC3 12800)
  • CAS latencyCL11
  • Rated voltage1.5 V
  • Buffer typeUnbuffered
  • Kit configurationDual Channel Kit

Capacity 8GB (2 x 4GB)

  • Dual-channel kit doubles bandwidth for smoother multitasking
  • 8 GB total capacity lets you open more apps and larger files
  • 1600 MHz DDR3 speed with CL11 latency delivers responsive performance
  • JEDEC-standard 1.5 V operation ensures broad laptop and NAS compatibility
  • 204-pin unbuffered non-ECC SO-DIMM installs easily in most systems

8 GB dual-channel DDR3 SODIMM kit

This OWC kit supplies two 4 GB DDR3 1600 CL11 modules in the 204-pin SO-DIMM form factor. It runs at the standard 1.5 V JEDEC voltage and is unbuffered non-ECC memory intended for laptops, all-in-one PCs and compatible NAS units.

Suits owners upgrading compatible DDR3 platforms

Builders needing ECC error correction or registered modules cannot use this kit. Systems that only accept single-rank or single-channel populations should look elsewhere, as the kit is a dual-rank dual-channel pair.

204-pin DDR3 1600 CL11 at 1.5 V

The 204-pin DDR3 1600 CL11 1.5 V specification is the single detail that determines whether the modules will fit and run in the target machine. Verify the slot type, speed grade and voltage before purchase.

How it compares

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

Price $27.99
Cheaper than about 76% of the 2,079 comparable items (median $70.99).
Total capacity 8 GB (2 × 4 GB)
Lower than about 60% of the 1,886 comparable items (median 16 GB).
Price per GB $3.50 per GB
Cheaper than about 87% of the 1,886 comparable items (median $5.94 per GB).

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Specifications

Product
Brand nameOWC
Part number1S6D32R8008P
Total capacity8 GB (2 × 4 GB)
Product type204-Pin DDR3 SO-DIMM
Performance
Rated speedDDR3 1600 (PC3 12800)
Memory
CAS latencyCL11
ECC supportNo
Buffer typeUnbuffered
Kit configurationDual Channel Kit
Heat spreaderNo
Power
Rated voltage1.5 V
Compatibility
Recommended forLaptops, All-in-One Systems, and NAS Systems

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Questions about this item

How do I install the 204-pin DDR3 SODIMM modules and what step is often missed?

Power off the laptop, remove the battery if possible, open the memory door, insert each module at an angle until the gold contacts disappear, then press down firmly until both side clips click — the click is the step people skip.

What maintenance or replacement will this 8GB DDR3 1600 CL11 kit need later?

No routine maintenance is required; the modules have no heat spreader or moving parts, so replacement only occurs if a stick fails or you upgrade capacity beyond the two 4GB modules.

What limit appears first under sustained heavy use with these 1.5V CL11 modules?

The DDR3 1600 speed and CL11 latency set the throughput ceiling; sustained workloads will hit that bandwidth limit before voltage or temperature becomes a factor.

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