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OWC 8GB DDR3L 1600 CL11 2Rx8 204-pin 1.35V Non-ECC SODIMM memory upgrade for Dell Precision M2800 M3800

SKU CH-BS13-V1ETS

8GB DDR3L 1600 SODIMM upgrades Dell Precision M2800 and M3800 laptops with low-voltage CL11 memory

  • Total capacity8 GB
  • Rated speedDDR3L 1600 (PC3L 12800)
  • CAS latencyCL11
  • Rated voltage1.35 V
  • Buffer typeUnbuffered
  • Memory rank2Rx8
  • Boosts multitasking with 8GB DDR3L 1600MHz capacity
  • Low 1.35V voltage reduces power draw and heat
  • CL11 latency supports responsive system performance
  • JEDEC and ROHS compliant for warranty-safe upgrades
  • 204-pin SODIMM fits Dell Precision M2800 and M3800

Dell Precision M2800 M3800 compatible 8GB DDR3L

This 8GB DDR3L 1600 CL11 module is built specifically for Dell Precision M2800 and M3800 workstations. It uses a 204-pin SODIMM form factor with 2Rx8 organisation and operates at 1.35V. The non-ECC unbuffered design matches the factory memory specification for these laptops.

JEDEC-standard low-voltage operation

The module runs at the standard DDR3L voltage of 1.35V and conforms to JEDEC PC3L-12800 timings. Low-voltage DDR3L generates less heat than standard 1.5V DDR3, helping the laptop's cooling system maintain quiet operation during typical office workloads. Power draw stays within the platform's original thermal envelope.

Sustained multitasking headroom

With 8GB of capacity in a single rank configuration, the upgrade allows more applications and larger files to remain resident in memory during extended work sessions. This reduces reliance on slower storage paging when the system is under continuous load such as rendering or large dataset analysis. The CL11 latency delivers consistent responsiveness throughout prolonged use.

How it compares

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Price $27.99
Cheaper than about 86% of the 21,161 comparable items (median $397.99).
Total capacity 8 GB
Lower than about 80% of the 20,941 comparable items (median 32 GB).
Price per GB $3.50 per GB
Cheaper than about 87% of the 20,941 comparable items (median $8.19 per GB).

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Specifications

Product
Brand nameOWC
Part number1S6T32R808 GB
Total capacity8 GB
Product type204-Pin DDR3L Non-ECC SODIMM
Performance
Rated speedDDR3L 1600 (PC3L 12800)
Memory
CAS latencyCL11
ECC supportNo
Buffer typeUnbuffered
Memory rank2Rx8
Heat spreaderNo
Power
Rated voltage1.35 V
Compatibility
Compatible systemsDell Precision M2800
Dell Precision M3800

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Questions about this item

How do I install the 204-pin SODIMM in my Precision M2800 or M3800, and what step is often missed?

Power off, remove the battery, open the memory door, align the notch on the 204-pin DDR3L module with the slot key, press firmly until the side clips snap shut — the step people miss is not pressing hard enough to fully engage both clips.

Will this 8 GB DDR3L 1600 CL11 module need any maintenance or replacement down the line?

No routine maintenance is required; the non-ECC unbuffered SODIMM has no moving parts or heat spreader, so it runs for the laptop's life unless a rare defect appears.

What limit appears first when the 1.35 V 2Rx8 memory runs sustained workloads?

The CL11 latency at DDR3L 1600 sets the throughput ceiling; sustained heavy multitasking will hit that bandwidth limit before thermal or voltage constraints become an issue.

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