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Two green DDR3 DIMMs with black chips and gold contacts

Simmtec, Inc

Simmtec, Inc 16GB (2x 8GB) DDR3 1333 PC3-10600 9-9-9-25 desktop RAM

SKU CH-6S30-M5RX8

A 16 GB dual-channel DDR3 kit running at 1333 MHz with 9-9-9-25 timings and 1.5 V operation

  • Total capacity16 GB (2 × 8 GB)
  • Rated speedDDR3 1333 (PC3 10600)
  • 16 GB total capacity for multitasking headroom
  • Dual-channel 2×8 GB kit boosts bandwidth
  • DDR3 1333 MHz speed matches PC3-10600 spec
  • Low 9-9-9-25 latency tightens response
  • 5 V unbuffered non-ECC DIMMs run cool

16 GB dual-channel DDR3 kit

This kit provides 16 GB of DDR3 memory across two 8 GB modules rated at 1333 MHz with 9-9-9-25 timings. It targets owners of older desktop platforms that still use 240-pin DIMM slots and need a matched pair for dual-channel operation. The modules are non-ECC, unbuffered and run at the standard 1.5 V.

Thermals, noise and power draw

Standard DDR3 DIMMs have no moving parts and draw only the power required by the memory chips themselves. At 1.5 V the kit adds minimal heat to the system and produces no audible noise. Typical power consumption stays well within the limits of any desktop motherboard memory subsystem.

Build integration

The 240-pin form factor fits legacy DDR3 motherboards that support PC3-10600 speeds. Installing the pair activates dual-channel bandwidth without occupying additional slots beyond the two provided. No extra cooling, cables or software configuration are required beyond normal BIOS memory detection.

How it compares

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

Price $56.99
Cheaper than about 62% 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 $3.56 per GB
Cheaper than about 88% of the 3,251 comparable items (median $6.75 per GB).

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Specifications

Product
Total capacity16 GB (2 × 8 GB)
Performance
Rated speedDDR3 1333 (PC3 10600)

Questions about this item

How do I install the 240-pin DDR3 DIMMs so the dual-channel kit works correctly?

Align the notch on each 240-pin module with the slot key, press down firmly until the side clips click, and populate the matched-colour slots on the motherboard so the two 8 GB sticks run in dual-channel mode.

What maintenance or replacement will the 16 GB DDR3 kit need over time?

No scheduled maintenance is required; if a module fails the system will show memory errors and the faulty 8 GB stick must be replaced with an identical DDR3 1333 part.

What limit appears first when the 1.5 V DDR3 modules run under sustained load?

The rated 9-9-9-25 latency at 1333 MHz is the first fixed limit; pushing frequency or tightening timings beyond the JEDEC PC3-10600 specification will cause instability.

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