Silicon Power Hynix IC Compatible for Apple DDR3 DDR3L 16GB (2x8GB) RAM 1600MHz (PC3 12800) 204 pin CL11 1.35V Non ECC Unbuffered SODIMM Laptop Notebook Memory RAM Module Upgrade

Huge boost for older laptops!
Wow, DDR3 RAM has gotten very affordable! I picked up this kit for around a buck per GB of RAM, which is unthinkable even just a couple years ago. I had a couple of laptops sitting around that used DDR3 RAM still, and so I got these kits for them, and they slotted right in, and have been working great. I haven’t run into any memory errors after install (I pretty much always immediately run MemTest86+ after swapping out RAM, just to know what I’m getting into, especially before getting rid of the old RAM).So far, I haven’t run into any trouble with these kits. 16GB of RAM is about as much RAM as laptops that run DDR3 RAM can handle, and in just about every case I’ve done it, Windows 10 runs really well after the upgrade (in one case, I went from 4GB to 16GB, so that was a huge boost when running more than a few apps at once). These also run at their rated 1600MT/s, which is about as fast as one can expect most DDR3 laptops to run.All in all, in my experience, these seem to be a good way to max out the RAM of your older laptops.

Fast and Easy Upgrade for my Old Laptop
This Review is For:Silicon Power Hynix IC Compatible for Apple DDR3 DDR3L 16GB (2x8GB) RAM 1600MHz (PC3 12800) 204 pin CL11 1.35V Non ECC Unbuffered SODIMM Laptop Notebook Memory RAM Module UpgradeBy: SP Silicon Power Store============================================First — I posted a question above on these modules regarding whether they are compatible with my ‘HP Probook 650 G1’, and asking for clarification as to whether these modules are DDR3L or the older DDR3. — The vendor and several others responded that they are DDR3L and are compatible with my laptop. Many thanks to all of you for taking the time to respond.My old ‘HP Probook 650 G1’ laptop had two 4MB modules installed, which just meets the MINIMUM memory requirements for Windows 10 Pro 64-bit. And before the upgrade, Task Manager showed the previous 8MB of installed memory was often fully utilized. The laptop is still going strong and for my needs was pretty snappy, but I wanted to upgrade the memory before a big Photoshop project, and while appropriate memory modules are widely available. So I ordered this inexpensive plug & play 16GB kit, which was received two days later.Although not a remarkable transformation, this upgrade of two 8MB modules provided a noticeable increase in responsiveness. And I’m confident it will make my upcoming Photoshop project much more enjoyable. I liked the upgrade enough that I’ll be ordering another 16MB kit for a second laptop that has (mismatched) 8MB and 4MB memory modules installed.It was a fast and easy install for my laptop, which instantly recognized the change on the next boot.Excellent price, fast shipping and easy upgrade – Doesn’t get better than that!=============Clarification: DDR3 vs. DDR3LOne person responded to my posted questions stating that DDR3 and DDR3L memory modules are interchangeable, so it doesn’t matter. But my Google results indicate they are only interchangeable on older motherboards that deliver 1.5v to the memory slots designed for DDR3. That’s because DDR3 memory modules are meant to run on 1.5v while DDR3L are backwards compatible (dual voltage), so can run on 1.35v or 1.5v. (The ‘L’ in DDR3L represents Low Voltage.)The possible danger: Motherboards designed for DDR3L modules deliver 1.35v to the memory slots. That means a DDR3 module (designed to run on 1.5v) inserted into a DDR3L slot (supplying only 1.35v for the expected DDR3L modules) will be ‘voltage-starved’ and may become unstable or worse. – Although, I did read one post saying they had done so with no negative repercussions.MY SEARCH RESULTSA. Modules & Slots Visually IdenticalDDR3 and DDR3L memory modules are visually identical. The only difference is the voltage(s) they are designed to run on. Likewise, the physical memory slots they fit in are identical.B. Slot VoltagesMotherboards supporting DDR3-style memory modules might supply 1.5v to the the memory slots to support the original DDR3 modules. OR, they might supply 1.35v to the memory slots to support the newer Low-voltage DDR3L modules. Check your motherboard specifications to be sure.C. Memory Module Voltages- DDR3 modules (1.5v only) should not be installed in a DDR3L slot (1.35v) – because they will receive less than the voltage they were designed for.- DDR3L modules (dual voltage) can be installed in a DDR3L Slot (1.35v) or in a DDR3 Slot (1.5v) – because they are backwards compatible and can use either voltage.—————————————————–BOTTOM LINE – MATCHING MEMORY SLOTS TO MEMORY MODULES—————————————————–DDR3 modules run on 1.5v only.DDR3L modules are dual voltage and will run on either 1.35v or 1.5v. * 1) DDR3 Slot (1.5v) – both DDR3 and DDR3L will work. * 2) DDR3L Slot (1.35v) – only DDR3L will work.—————————————————–There’s also the issue of whether you can mix DDR3 and DDR3L memory modules on motherboards supplying 1.5v to the memory slots (designed for DDR3 modules). Several people thought it not advisable as the immediate, short-term and long-term effects were unknown to them. I also grazed info from vendors and on tech sites that simply stated the modules are not compatible. It’s unclear if they were referring to voltage issues described above, or maybe pairing issues. Ultimately I found no definitive answer as to mixing the two types of modules.My Personal Take-AwayFirst, determine the type of memory the motherboard is designed for, and then follow the two starred points above. And to avoid having to chase down (possibly intermittent) compatibility issues later on, try not to mix DDR3 and DDR3L. But that’s just me.You should do your own research and use your own judgement. You’ll likely find some interesting info and LOTS of opinions. To get started, you might use the following search terms: (“DDR3” “DDR3L” “compatible”)

Bought this pair (RAM) for my Lenovo T530 old laptop. It was easy and quick. Plug & play, detected by my system. Did a hardware diagnostic test for the new RAM just to make sure and no issues encountered. A cheap buy with a good performance. Laptop is good for a few more years for personal use (not gaming).

This is my second purchase from Silicon Power and this DDR3 RAM was the cheapest available online and works perfectly in my old Mac Mini (late 2012) which now runs like new alongside an SSD upgrade. The packaging was a little annoying to open as it’s not the standard SODIMM packaging that can fold open, instead requiring a knife or scissors to cut off the heat-crimped edges, which means it cannot be reused.

Köpte för att uppgradera mitt QNAP-nas från 8GB till 16GB. Dessa fungerar utmärkt. QNAP TS-853A är modellen jag har.