Crucial
Crucial 16GB Kit (8GBx2) DDR3 1333 MT/s (PC3-10600) CL9 240-Pin Unbuffered UDIMM Desktop Memory CT2CP102464BA1339
Current price
$74.99$4.69/GBAs of May 30, 2026 ยท Verify on Amazon ยท Price subject to change
$/GB vs DDR3 market avg
54% below avgDeal score
95/100
At $4.69/GB โ 54% below the DDR3 market average.
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At a Glance
Strengths
- 54% below the overall DDR3 market average $/GB
- Limited Lifetime Warranty from Crucial
Limitations
- Limited price history โ recently added to tracking, trends not yet available
- Availability unconfirmed โ may be out of stock or delisted
All points are derived from price data, customer ratings, and product specifications โ not editorial opinion. Updated daily.
Is This RAM Right for You?
Based on 16GB DDR3 DIMM specifications.
16GB is the minimum for gaming in 2026 โ handles most titles with background apps
16GB handles office apps, video calls, and multiple browser tabs comfortably
16GB works for 1080p editing with proxy workflows โ 4K editing may require 32GB
Non-ECC RAM is not recommended for servers or NAS โ silent data corruption risk without error correction
This is a desktop DIMM โ laptop upgrades require SO-DIMM modules. See Laptop RAM Prices for compatible options.
Verdicts based on capacity, form factor, and ECC specifications โ not editorial opinion. Capacity recommendations reflect 2026 software requirements.
Price History
Updated daily โ track price trends over time
Current
$74.99
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$74.99
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$74.99
37d Avg
$74.99
Z-Score Deviation
Fair / Average Price
Deviation: 1.00ฯ
This product is currently priced within normal historical margins.
Specifications
Memory TypeDDR generation (DDR4 vs DDR5) ยท guide | DDR3 |
CapacityTotal kit memory size ยท guide | 16GB |
| Kit Config | โ Single stick โ runs in single-channel mode. Buy 2ร for dual-channel performance. |
CAS LatencyClock cycles response delay ยท guide | CL9 |
Form FactorDIMM (Desktop) vs SO-DIMM (Laptop) | DIMM |
ASIN | B005NU48JG |
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Compatible Platforms
Always verify with your motherboard's QVL before purchasing.
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DDR3 Price by Capacity
Average $/GB across all DDR3 modules in the database
| Capacity | Avg $/GB |
|---|---|
| 8GB | $5.27/GB |
| 16GBThis product | $4.01/GB |
| 32GB | $4.31/GB |
| 64GB | $4.12/GB |
| 128GB | $2.15/GB |
Upgrade Cost Calculator
How much more (or less) would you spend to step up or down in capacity? Prices shown are the cheapest available DDR3 DIMM in each tier today.
Current
16GB
$74.99$4.69/GBPrices are the lowest available in each tier from our daily database โ verify on Amazon before purchasing. Only DDR3 DIMM modules compared.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Crucial 16GB DDR3 compatible with my motherboard?
This module is compatible with AMD FX Series (AM3+). Always verify with your motherboard's QVL (Qualified Vendor List) before purchasing, as compatibility can vary by board revision.
Is this DDR3 module a good deal right now?
At $4.69/GB, this module is 54% below the overall DDR3 market average $/GB across all capacities. Deal score: 95/100. Check the price history chart above to see how the price has moved recently. Prices are updated daily from Amazon.
What is DDR3 RAM used for?
This RAM module is designed for desktop PC systems. Check your system's specifications to confirm compatibility before purchasing.
How does Crucial RAM compare to other brands?
Crucial has 122 modules tracked with an average customer rating of 4.6โ . This specific module is 54% below the overall DDR3 market average $/GB. Browse all Crucial modules or use the comparison tool to see how it stacks up against Corsair, G.Skill, Kingston, and Crucial.
Is 16GB of RAM enough for gaming in 2026?
16GB is the minimum recommended for gaming in 2026. Most AAA titles use 12โ16GB alongside Discord and a browser. 32GB is the sweet spot if you also stream, record, or run VMs.
What is the difference between a single 16GB stick and a 2ร8GB kit?
A single 16GB stick runs in single-channel mode, using only one memory channel. A 2ร8GB kit of the same total capacity runs in dual-channel mode, doubling memory bandwidth and improving real-world performance by 10โ30%. For best performance, always buy RAM in matched pairs.
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Expertly Curated by C.R. Vinoth Kumar
Lead Hardware AnalystC.R. Vinoth Kumar is a senior systems systems engineer and memory hardware architect with over 12 years of experience benchmarking computer components, building performance virtualization servers, and assembling local LLM inference rigs. Every memory module tracked in our database is mathematically checked using custom telemetry to isolate nanosecond CAS latency bounds, price-per-gigabyte market averages, and Ryzen/Intel platform pairings.
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