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Samsung 4GB PC3-12800U 1600MHz DDR3 SDRAM Desktop Memory M378B5173DB0-CK0

Samsung 4GB PC3-12800U 1600MHz DDR3 SDRAM Desktop Memory M378B5173DB0-CK0

Bottom line: The Samsung 4GB PC3-12800U 1600MHz DDR3 SDRAM Desktop Memory: Genuine Samsung M378B5173DB0-CK0 module, not a rebranded third-party stick; main trade-off: 4GB per stick is thin for modern browsers or VMs.

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Pros & Cons

Pros

  • ✓ Genuine Samsung M378B5173DB0-CK0 module, not a rebranded third-party stick
  • ✓ PC3-12800U rating hits the full 1600MHz DDR3 desktop ceiling
  • ✓ 1Rx8 single-rank layout eases memory-controller load on older boards
  • ✓ Standard-profile DIMM clears bulky tower coolers without spacing issues

Cons

  • ✗ 4GB per stick is thin for modern browsers or VMs
  • ✗ Unbuffered desktop DIMM won't work in ECC/registered server boards
  • ✗ DDR3 platform is end-of-life, so no upgrade path past 1600MHz
  • ✗ No heat spreader on a standard-profile stick

Manufacturer description

Samsung M378B5173DB0-CK0 4GB 1Rx8 PC3-12800U Standard Profile Memory

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Key Features

  • 12800(1600)
  • Desktop DIMM

Full Specifications

BrandSamsung
Voltage1.5 Volts
RAM Size4 GB
Model NameM378B5173DB0-CK0
Form FactorDIMM
Memory Speed1600 MHz
Model NumberM378B5173DB0-CK0
Number of Pins240
Mfr Part NumberM378B5173DB0-CK0
Memory GenerationDDR3
Compatible DevicesDesktop
Data Transfer Rate1600 MHz
Memory Form FactorUDIMM
Additional FeaturesLightweight
Computer Memory Size4 GB
RAM Memory TechnologyDIMM

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