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OWC 16GB  DDR3 RAM module โ€” OWC 16GB DDR3 1333 PC3-10600 CL9 2Rx4 240-pin 1.5V ECC Registered RDIMM Memory RAM Module Upgrade for Select Workstations or Servers

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OWC 16GB DDR3 1333 PC3-10600 CL9 2Rx4 240-pin 1.5V ECC Registered RDIMM Memory RAM Module Upgrade for Select Workstations or Servers

DDR316GBCL9RDIMMECC
4.2(4 reviews)
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Chief Analyst Verdict

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

$59.99$3.75/GB

As of May 30, 2026 ยท Verify on Amazon ยท Price subject to change

$/GB vs DDR3 market avg

64% below avg
This product$3.75/GB
$3.75
DDR3 market avg$10.28/GB
$10.28

Deal score

88/100

At $3.75/GB โ€” 64% below the DDR3 market average.

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At a Glance

Strengths

  • 64% below the overall DDR3 market average $/GB

Limitations

  • Limited review data โ€” only 4 Amazon reviews
  • Limited price history โ€” recently added to tracking, trends not yet available
  • 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 DDR3 ECC DIMM specifications.

Gamingโœ• Not suited

ECC RAM is not supported on gaming platforms (consumer CPUs/boards)

Office / Schoolโœ• Not suited

ECC RAM requires server-grade hardware โ€” not compatible with standard office PCs

Content Creationโœ“ Ideal

ECC RAM protects long renders from silent data corruption โ€” ideal for professional workstations

Server / NASโœ“ Ideal

ECC RAM detects and corrects memory errors โ€” required for data-critical servers and ZFS storage

Laptop Upgradeโœ• Not suited

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

$59.99

37d Low

$59.99

37d High

$59.99

37d Avg

$59.99

About OWC

4.4โ˜…

avg rating

89

products tracked

Browse all OWC RAM

Z-Score Deviation

B

Fair / Average Price

Deviation: 1.00ฯƒ

This product is currently priced within normal historical margins.

Avg: $59.99StdDev: ยฑ$0.00

Specifications

Memory TypeDDR generation (DDR4 vs DDR5) ยท guide
DDR3
CapacityTotal kit memory size ยท guide
16GB
Kit Configโš  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)
RDIMM
ECCError-correcting capability ยท guide
Yes
VoltageOperating voltage level
1.5V
ASIN
B0CGY58NQ9

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DDR3 Price by Capacity

Average $/GB across all DDR3 modules in the database

CapacityAvg $/GB
8GB$5.27/GB
16GBThis product$4.01/GB
32GB$4.31/GB
64GB$4.12/GB
128GB$2.15/GB

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is the OWC 16GB DDR3 compatible with my motherboard?

Compatibility depends on your motherboard's supported memory type (DDR3), speed, and capacity. Check your motherboard manufacturer's QVL list to confirm this module is validated for your specific board.

Is this DDR3 module a good deal right now?

At $3.75/GB, this module is 64% below the overall DDR3 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 DDR3 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 OWC RAM compare to other brands?

OWC has 89 modules tracked with an average customer rating of 4.4โ˜…. This specific module is 64% below the overall DDR3 market average $/GB. Browse all OWC 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 12โ€“16GB 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 2ร—8GB kit?

A single 16GB stick runs in single-channel mode, using only one memory channel. A 2ร—8GB kit of the same total capacity runs in dual-channel mode, doubling memory bandwidth and improving real-world performance by 10โ€“30%. For best performance, always buy RAM in matched pairs.

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Expertly Curated by C.R. Vinoth Kumar

Lead Hardware Analyst

C.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.

$59.99$3.75/GB
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