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OWC 4GB  DDR3 RAM module โ€” OWC 4GB DDR3 1333 PC3-10600 CL9 2Rx8 204-pin 1.5V Non-ECC SODIMM Memory RAM Module Upgrade Compatible with Lenovo ThinkPad T420 T420i T420s T420si T510 T520 T520i

OWC

OWC 4GB DDR3 1333 PC3-10600 CL9 2Rx8 204-pin 1.5V Non-ECC SODIMM Memory RAM Module Upgrade Compatible with Lenovo ThinkPad T420 T420i T420s T420si T510 T520 T520i

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DDR34GBCL9SO-DIMM
5(2 reviews)
B
Chief Analyst Verdict

Limited Entry-Level Capacity

Validated by C.R. Vinoth Kumar ยท Founder & Senior Editor

8GB of total memory is extremely marginal in 2026. Windows 11 uses 3-4GB at idle, leaving very little headroom for multitasking or gaming. We highly recommend upgrading to at least 16GB, or 32GB to prevent page-file stutters.

Current price

$24.99$6.25/GB

As of Jul 14, 2026 ยท Verify on Amazon ยท Price subject to change

$/GB vs DDR3 market avg

50% below avg
This product$6.25/GB
$6.25
DDR3 market avg$12.56/GB
$12.56

Deal score

92/100

At $6.25/GB โ€” 50% below the DDR3 market average.

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Good time to buy

Price is near its tracked low of $24.99 โ€” in the bottom 20% of its recorded range.

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Prices on this page are Amazon.com prices from our Creators API refresh (as of the last update). You can look up this kit (ASIN: B0CHGNH7J4) on other retailers such as Newegg or Crucial โ€” we do not display their prices here. Always verify the checkout price on Amazon before purchasing.

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At a Glance

Strengths

  • 50% below the overall DDR3 market average $/GB
  • Price near its tracked low of $24.99

Limitations

  • Limited review data โ€” only 2 Amazon reviews

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 4GB DDR3 SO-DIMM specifications.

Gamingโœ“ Good fit

Laptop RAM โ€” suitable for gaming laptops with compatible slots

Office / Schoolโš  Tight

4GB is below the recommended minimum for comfortable everyday use

Content Creationโœ• Not suited

4GB is insufficient for video editing or 3D rendering workloads

Server / NASโœ• Not suited

SO-DIMM laptop RAM is not used in servers โ€” servers require DIMM or RDIMM modules

Laptop Upgradeโœ“ Ideal

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

$24.99

57d Low

$24.99

57d High

$25.99

57d Avg

$25.94

Price Range

Tracked low

$24.99

Current

$24.99

Tracked high

$25.99

โœ“ Near tracked low

About OWC

4.4โ˜…

avg rating

99

products tracked

Browse all OWC RAM prices

Z-Score Deviation

S

Exceptional Bargain (Highly Underpriced)

Deviation: -4.24ฯƒ

Extremely rare deal! The price is more than 2 standard deviations below the historical average.

Avg: $25.94StdDev: ยฑ$0.22

Specifications

Memory TypeDDR generation (DDR4 vs DDR5) ยท guide
DDR3
CapacityTotal kit memory size ยท guide
4GB
CAS LatencyClock cycles response delay ยท guide
CL9
Form FactorDIMM (Desktop) vs SO-DIMM (Laptop) ยท guide
SO-DIMM
ASIN
B0CHGNH7J4

Spotted a wrong price or spec? Report a data correction ยท How we verify data

Compatible Platforms

Laptop โ€” DDR3 SO-DIMM

Always verify with your motherboard's QVL before purchasing.

DDR3 Price by Capacity

Average $/GB across all DDR3 modules in the database

CapacityAvg $/GB
4GBThis product$7.51/GB
8GB$5.02/GB
16GB$4.11/GB
32GB$4.24/GB
64GB$4.22/GB
128GB$5.29/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 SO-DIMM in each tier today.

Current

4GB

$24.99$6.25/GB

Step up

8GB

$12.82$1.60/GBSave $12.17 vs currentSee cheapest 8GB

Prices are the lowest available in each tier from our daily database โ€” verify on Amazon before purchasing. Only DDR3 SO-DIMM modules compared.

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OWC

OWC 16.0GB (4 x 4GB) 1333MHz DDR3 SO-DIMM PC3-10600 204Pin SO-DIMM CL9 Memory RAM Upgrade Module for iMac and PC Laptops (OWC1333DDR3S16S)

DDR30GB (4x4)1333MHz
$120.79

OWC

OWC 32GB (4 x 8GB) PC14900 DDR3 1866MHz SO-DIMMs Memory RAM Upgrade Compatible with 2015 (Late) iMac 27 w/Retina 5K Models and Compatible PCs (OWC1867DDR3S32S)

DDR332GB (4x8)1866MHz
$148.39

OWC

OWC 16GB (2 x 8GB) PC14900 DDR3 1866MHz SO-DIMMs Memory RAM Upgrade Compatible with 2015 (Late) iMac 27 w/Retina 5K Models and Compatible PCs (OWC1867DDR3S16P)

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is the OWC 4GB DDR3 compatible with my motherboard?

This module is compatible with Laptop โ€” DDR3 SO-DIMM. 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 $6.25/GB, this module is 50% below the overall DDR3 market average $/GB across all capacities. Deal score: 92/100. 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 laptop and mobile systems using SO-DIMM slots. Check your system's specifications to confirm compatibility before purchasing.

How does OWC RAM compare to other brands?

OWC has 99 modules tracked with an average customer rating of 4.4โ˜…. This specific module is 50% 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?

4GB is below the 16GB minimum recommended for gaming in 2026. Most modern AAA titles require 12โ€“16GB. Consider upgrading to at least 16GB for a smooth gaming experience.

What is the difference between a single 4GB stick and a 2ร—2GB kit?

A single 4GB stick runs in single-channel mode, using only one memory channel. A 2ร—2GB 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.

$24.99$6.25/GB
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