Crucial
Crucial 16GB Kit (8GBx2) DDR3/DDR3L-1600MT/s (PC3-12800) DR x8 ECC UDIMM Server Memory CT2KIT102472BD160B/CT2CP102472BD160B
Enterprise ECC Stability
Validated by C.R. Vinoth Kumar ยท Founder & Senior Editor
This is an Error Correcting Code (ECC) server module designed to prevent silent data corruption in 24/7 server environments (like TrueNAS/ZFS or enterprise workloads). Ensure your motherboard and CPU officially support ECC before purchasing.
Current price
$82.99$5.19/GBAs of May 30, 2026 ยท Verify on Amazon ยท Price subject to change
$/GB vs DDR3L market avg
50% below avgDeal score
93/100
At $5.19/GB โ 50% below the DDR3L market average.
Good time to buy
Price is near its tracked low of $82.99 โ in the bottom 20% of its recorded range.
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At a Glance
Strengths
- 50% below the overall DDR3L market average $/GB
- Price near its tracked low of $82.99
- Limited Lifetime Warranty from Crucial
Limitations
- Below-average customer rating (3.9โ )
- Requires ECC-compatible CPU and motherboard โ not supported on most consumer platforms
- 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 DDR3L ECC DIMM specifications.
ECC RAM is not supported on gaming platforms (consumer CPUs/boards)
ECC RAM requires server-grade hardware โ not compatible with standard office PCs
ECC RAM protects long renders from silent data corruption โ ideal for professional workstations
ECC RAM detects and corrects memory errors โ required for data-critical servers and ZFS storage
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
$82.99
38d Low
$82.99
38d High
$88.49
38d Avg
$84.42
Price Range
Tracked low
$82.99Current
$82.99Tracked high
$88.49โ Near tracked low
Z-Score Deviation
Fair / Average Price
Deviation: -0.60ฯ
This product is currently priced within normal historical margins.
Specifications
Memory TypeDDR generation (DDR4 vs DDR5) ยท guide | DDR3L |
CapacityTotal kit memory size ยท guide | 16GB |
| Kit Config | โ Single stick โ runs in single-channel mode. Buy 2ร for dual-channel performance. |
Form FactorDIMM (Desktop) vs SO-DIMM (Laptop) | DIMM |
ECCError-correcting capability ยท guide | Yes |
ASIN | B008EMA5VU |
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Compatible Platforms
Always verify with your motherboard's QVL before purchasing.
Cheaper Alternatives
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53% cheaper/GB
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DDR3L Price by Capacity
Average $/GB across all DDR3L modules in the database
| Capacity | Avg $/GB |
|---|---|
| 8GB | $4.03/GB |
| 16GBThis product | $3.27/GB |
| 32GB | $2.65/GB |
| 64GB | $2.57/GB |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Crucial 16GB DDR3L 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 DDR3L module a good deal right now?
At $5.19/GB, this module is 50% below the overall DDR3L market average $/GB across all capacities. Deal score: 93/100. Check the price history chart above to see how the price has moved recently. Prices are updated daily from Amazon.
What is DDR3L RAM used for?
This is an ECC (Error-Correcting Code) RAM module designed for servers, workstations, and NAS systems where data integrity is critical. ECC RAM detects and corrects single-bit memory errors automatically. It requires a compatible CPU and motherboard โ most consumer platforms do not support ECC. See our ECC RAM guide for platform compatibility details.
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 50% below the overall DDR3L 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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