Kingston
Kingston KCP3L16SD8/8 8gb 1600mhz Low Voltage Sodimm Mem
Current price
$28.67$3.58/GBAs of May 30, 2026 ยท Verify on Amazon ยท Price subject to change
$/GB vs market avg
65% below avgDeal score
88/100
At $3.58/GB โ 65% below the RAM market average.
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Price is near its tracked high of $28.68 โ in the top 25% of its recorded range. Prices may fall.
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At a Glance
Strengths
- 65% below the overall RAM market average $/GB
- Limited Lifetime Warranty from Kingston
Limitations
- Limited review data โ only 1 Amazon reviews
- Price near its tracked high of $28.68
- Single-stick configuration โ runs in single-channel mode unless paired with another stick
- 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 8GB RAM SO-DIMM specifications.
Laptop RAM โ suitable for gaming laptops with compatible slots
8GB handles basic office tasks โ may slow with many tabs open
8GB is insufficient for video editing or 3D rendering workloads
SO-DIMM laptop RAM is not used in servers โ servers require DIMM or RDIMM modules
SO-DIMM form factor โ correct type for laptop memory upgrades. Verify your laptop has an accessible slot.
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
$28.67
38d Low
$19.99
38d High
$28.68
38d Avg
$27.53
Price Range
Tracked low
$19.99Current
$28.67Tracked high
$28.68Near tracked high
Z-Score Deviation
Fair / Average Price
Deviation: 0.39ฯ
This product is currently priced within normal historical margins.
Specifications
CapacityTotal kit memory size ยท guide | 8GB |
| Kit Config | โ Single stick โ runs in single-channel mode. Buy 2ร for dual-channel performance. |
SpeedFrequency in MT/s or MHz ยท guide | 1600MHz |
Form FactorDIMM (Desktop) vs SO-DIMM (Laptop) ยท guide | SO-DIMM |
ASIN | B01B5SKK78 |
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Price by Capacity
Average $/GB across all modules in the database
| Capacity | Avg $/GB |
|---|---|
| 8GBThis product | $3.72/GB |
| 16GB | $17.79/GB |
| 32GB | $7.30/GB |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Kingston 8GB 1600MHz compatible with my motherboard?
Compatibility depends on your motherboard's supported memory type (DDR4/DDR5), speed, and capacity. Check your motherboard manufacturer's QVL list to confirm this module is validated for your specific board.
Is this RAM module a good deal right now?
At $3.58/GB, this module is 65% below the overall RAM market average $/GB across all capacities. Deal score: 88/100. Check the price history chart above to see how the price has moved recently. Prices are updated daily from Amazon.
What is 1600MHz RAM used for?
This RAM module is designed for laptop and mobile systems using SO-DIMM slots. Check your system's specifications to confirm compatibility before purchasing.
How does Kingston RAM compare to other brands?
Kingston has 164 modules tracked with an average customer rating of 4.6โ . This specific module is 65% below the overall undefined market average $/GB. Browse all Kingston 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?
8GB is below the 16GB minimum recommended for gaming in 2026. Most modern AAA titles require 12โ16GB. Consider upgrading to at least 16GB for a smooth gaming experience.
What is the difference between a single 8GB stick and a 2ร4GB kit?
A single 8GB stick runs in single-channel mode, using only one memory channel. A 2ร4GB 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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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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