CRUCIAL DDR3 L 8 GB 1600 LAPTOP

The memory module you’re asking about is a Crucial 8GB DDR3L 1600 SODIMM for a laptop. This is a common and widely compatible RAM type for many older notebooks. 💾

Here are the key specifications:

Key Specifications
Brand: Crucial (a brand of Micron Technology)

Capacity: 8 GB

Technology: DDR3L (Double Data Rate Three Low Voltage)

Speed: 1600 MHz (also known as PC3L-12800)

Voltage: 1.35V (Low Voltage), but it is also dual voltage and can often operate at the standard DDR3 voltage of 1.5V.

Form Factor: SODIMM (Small Outline Dual In-line Memory Module), which is the standard physical size for laptops.

Pin Count: 204-Pin

CAS Latency (CL): Typically CL11

Error Correction: Non-ECC (Non-Error-Correcting Code)

Model Number (Common Single Module): CT102464BF160B

What “DDR3L” and “1600” Mean
DDR3L (Low Voltage): This is the low-voltage version of DDR3 memory. It is designed to consume less power, which helps extend battery life in laptops. Importantly, DDR3L is backward compatible with systems that require standard DDR3 (1.5V) memory, as it can operate at both 1.35V and 1.5V. However, a standard DDR3 (1.5V) stick may not work in a system that only supports DDR3L (1.35V).

1600 MHz: This is the memory’s transfer rate, meaning it can process data at 1600 million transfers per second (MT/s). The corresponding technical designation for this speed is PC3L-12800.

Compatibility Note
Before purchasing this RAM, it is CRUCIAL to verify that your specific laptop model supports:

DDR3L memory.

An 8GB module size in a single slot.

A maximum memory speed of 1600 MHz (or higher, as the RAM will automatically clock down to the maximum supported speed).

You can check this information in your laptop’s official documentation or by using Crucial’s online System Scanner tool.