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RIMLANCE

RIMLANCE 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 1600MHz CL11 1.5V SODIMM laptop RAM

SKU CH-AFXW-7BN27

A 16 GB DDR3 SODIMM kit (2 × 8 GB) running at 1600 MHz with CL11 latency and 1.5 V operation

  • Total capacity16 GB (2 × 8 GB)
  • CAS latencyCL11
  • Buffer typeUnbuffered
  • Product type204-Pin DDR3 SO-DIMM
  • 16 GB total capacity for heavy multitasking
  • CL11 latency for responsive data access
  • 5 V operation reduces power draw
  • 204-pin DDR3 SO-DIMM fits standard laptop slots
  • 1600 MHz speed handles demanding applications

Capacity and Compatibility

The RIMLANCE kit provides 16GB of DDR3 laptop memory across two 8GB modules. It uses the 204-pin SODIMM form factor and runs at 1600MHz with a CAS latency of 11. The modules are unbuffered, non-ECC and operate at the standard 1.5V for this generation. They suit notebooks that accept DDR3 SO-DIMMs and need a straightforward capacity increase.

Thermals and Power

Operating at 1.5V, the modules draw the standard voltage for DDR3 SODIMMs. No additional cooling is required beyond the laptop's existing thermal solution. The unbuffered design keeps electrical load on the memory controller low. Power consumption scales with workload but remains within the limits defined by the DDR3 SODIMM specification for this voltage.

Build Integration

Installation uses the standard SODIMM slot; no tools or configuration changes are needed beyond seating the modules. The kit frees the single-slot alternative for other upgrades or leaves a slot open on four-slot boards. It does not support ECC or registered operation, so it is not suited to workstations that require those features. Ensure the notebook chipset accepts 8GB density per module.

How it compares

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

Price $31.99
Cheaper than about 72% 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 $2.00 per GB
Cheaper than about 96% of the 1,886 comparable items (median $5.94 per GB).

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Specifications

Product
Brand nameRIMLANCE
Model nameRSO12800D8C2K16
Total capacity16 GB (2 × 8 GB)
Product type204-Pin DDR3 SO-DIMM
Memory
CAS latencyCL11
ECC supportNo
Buffer typeUnbuffered

Questions about this item

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

Power off the laptop, remove the battery if accessible, open the memory compartment, align the notch on each module with the slot key, press firmly until the side clips click, then replace the cover and battery before turning on.

What maintenance or replacement will the 16GB kit need later?

No routine maintenance is required; the unbuffered non-ECC modules have no moving parts or firmware, so replacement is only necessary if a module fails or the laptop is upgraded to a platform that uses a different memory generation.

What limit appears first under sustained use with CL11 1600MHz operation?

The CAS latency of 11 cycles at 1600MHz sets the baseline response time; under heavy sustained workloads the memory controller's throughput ceiling is reached before the modules themselves become a bottleneck.

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