Key Specs
- Type of Memory (RAM): PC3-12800 DDR3
- Speed: 1600 megahertz
General
- Product Name: 2-Pack 8GB PC3-12800 DDR3 Desktop Memory Kit
- Brand: PNY
- Model Number: MD16384KD3-1600-X9
Compatibility
- Type of Memory (RAM): PC3-12800 DDR3
- Pin Configuration: 240
Speed
- Speed: 1600 megahertz
Other
- UPC: 751492565385

Upgrade your computer's multitasking capability with this PNY 16GB desktop memory kit, which features 1600MHz operating speed for powerful computing and enhanced thermal performance for reliability.

Kit of two 8GB PC3-12800 DDR3 matched memory modules: For 16GB total memory.
16GB of memory: To improve performance.
Enhanced thermal performance: Helps ensure operation at a safe temperature for reliability.
1600MHz operating speed: Delivers excellent multitasking capability.
240-pin DDR3 connection: Along with low power consumption enables efficient system operation.

Whats Included

PNY 2-Pack 8GB PC3-12800 DDR3 Desktop Memory Kit
Owner's manual

Q: Does this RAM run at 1600 MHz setting with JEDEC alone?

A: yes it dose

Q: is this good for gaming alienware m17x R2

A: This PNY 1600 is about as fast as you can get. IT WOULD BE RIGHT AT at home in your system. I prefer PNY over other brands and have always bought the fastest available. If you have duel channel memory then this is what you need. I have a custom built system with a Phenom 8 core CPU and a GTX 970 video card and it runs everything I throw at it.

Customers are saying

Customers are pleased with the performance boost, affordability, and easy installation of the 2-Pack 8GB PC3-12800 DDR3 Desktop Memory Kit. Users have reported that the memory has improved their computer's performance and that it was simple to install themselves. Additionally, many customers found the price to be reasonable for the quality and capacity of the memory. While there were a few reports of defective products, the overall sentiment towards this memory kit is positive.

This summary was generated by AI based on customer reviews.

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Works well with other brands
I had 8GB of Crucial Ballistix Sport CL9 RAM (2x4GB). I needed to upgrade so that I could work with video editing better. These PNY sticks work just fine with the Crucial, since they are the same speed and latency. (Don't let anyone tell you you can't mix brands. You can, and you can even mix speeds most of the time. Your motherboard will just set everything at the lowest rated memory. Your RAM just has to all be the same type: ie, DDR3). They are dual channel, so works nicely with dual-channel RAM motherboards. They obviously aren't the fastest sticks on the track, but unless you are constantly running some really intense software, your RAM speed of the same type doesn't really make that huge of an impact. As a side note, remember that WIndows 7 Home and Home Premium only address 16GB of RAM. If adding this to your system takes you above that, then you will need to upgrade to Pro or Ultimate.
Posted 10 years ago by Mizagorn
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
First set was bad, but replacement is fine.
I purchased and returned two days later after experiencing memory crashes on my ASUS Essentio CM6850-07 running Windows 10. I got another identical set of cards in exchange and they seem to be chugging along just fine. I wouldn't bother if it were full price, as you could get a better card set from a more reliable brand for around that price. But, if PNY is discounted and you aren't doing anything too crazy on your machine I think it is a good deal.
Posted 10 years ago by RAMalamadingdong
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Keeps up with my multi-tasking
This ram was purchased to replace ordered ram (from another source) that was dead on arrival. It was a purchase of necessity, but after all the work I've done with the computer the ram hasn't stuttered yet. I play games, watch movies, and frequently multi-task applications on my computer (running dual monitors).
Posted 10 years ago by Rose