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Samsung 8GB DDR3 SDRAM Memory Module

Samsung 8GB DDR3 SDRAM Memory Module

Bottom line: The Samsung 8GB DDR3 SDRAM Memory Module: Runs at 1600 MT/s (PC3-12800), the top standard DDR3 speed; main trade-off: DDR3 only: will not fit DDR4 or DDR5 motherboards.

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Mike Perry — Hardware researcher since 2014. For retro PC hardware and period-correct parts, synthesises manufacturer documentation, community compatibility lists and marketplace listings rather than first-hand lab testing. Core beat: GPU performance across gaming, rendering, and local-LLM inference.

Pros & Cons

Pros

  • ✓ Runs at 1600 MT/s (PC3-12800), the top standard DDR3 speed
  • ✓ 8GB on a single UDIMM frees a slot for later expansion
  • ✓ Samsung M378B1G73QH0-CK0 part number simplifies exact-match sourcing
  • ✓ Unbuffered DIMM drops into standard desktop DDR3 boards

Cons

  • ✗ DDR3 only: will not fit DDR4 or DDR5 motherboards
  • ✗ Listing ships without brand metadata, so verify the seller
  • ✗ No heat spreader or XMP profile listed for overclocking headroom

Manufacturer description

Samsung 8GB DDR3 1600MHZ PC3-12800 UDIMM M378B1G73QH0-CK0

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Key Features

  • Is for use in ddr3 compatible systems and operates at 1600 mt/s with an overall transfer rate of pc3-12800

Full Specifications

BrandSamsung
Voltage1.5 volts
RAM Size8 GB
Model NameM378B1G73QH0-CK0
Form FactorDIMM
Memory Speed1600 MHz
Model NumberM378B1G73QH0-CK0
Number of Pins240
Mfr Part NumberM378B1G73QH0-CK0
Memory GenerationDDR3
Compatible DevicesDesktop
Data Transfer Rate1600 MHz
Memory Form FactorDIMM, UDIMM
Additional FeaturesLightweight
Computer Memory Size8 GB
RAM Memory TechnologyDDR3
Column Address Strobe Latency11
Global Trade Identification Number06023927792029

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