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| Product Type | Memory Module |
|---|---|
| Memory Capacity | 4 GB |
| Memory Technology | DDR3 |
| RAM Speed | 1600MHz |
| RAM Standard | DDR3-1600/PC3-12800 |
| Error Identifying | Non-ECC |
| Signal Type | Unbuffered |
| Column Access Strobe (CAS) | CL11 |
| Rank | Single Rank x8 |
| Quantity of Pins | 240-pin |
| RAM Genre | UDIMM |
This unbuffered, non-ECC DDR3-1600 UDIMM is optimized for mainstream desktop platforms, delivering reliable performance for everyday productivity, content creation, and casual gaming. Its single-rank x8 organization and CL11 latency ensure broad motherboard compatibility and stable signal integrity, making it a straightforward upgrade for older systems that require consistent 4 GB capacity without the overhead of error correction.
1. 4 GB capacity provides sufficient headroom for fluid multitasking across browser tabs, office suites, and light creative tools, preventing the stutter that comes from paging to storage.
2. 1600MHz clock speed doubles the data rate of older DDR3-800, visibly improving texture streaming and minimum frame rates in budget gaming builds.
3. CL11 latency balances affordability with responsive system feel, cutting the wait between a click and on-screen action during everyday desktop use.
4. Single Rank x8 organization reduces electrical load on the memory controller, making it easier to populate all four DIMM slots for expanded capacity without sacrificing stability.
5. Unbuffered design aligns natively with consumer chipsets, delivering true plug-and-play compatibility that anyone upgrading a desktop system can trust.
As a DDR3 desktop UDIMM, this module is purpose-built to address the real frustrations enthusiasts and professionals face when an aging system begins to stutter. Its 1600MHz clock speed, coupled with a CL11 latency, directly translates to snappier in-game responsiveness and smoother timeline scrubbing during HD video edits. In a demanding AAA title, that low-latency pipeline ensures textures and world geometry flow from RAM to the CPU with minimal delay, banishing the micro-freezes that ruin immersion. For a video editor rendering a complex project, the stability of the single-rank x8 organization is equally critical; it places a lighter electrical load on the memory controller, sustaining peak throughput without signal degradation over extended work sessions. With 4GB of capacity, this module is the ideal, cost-effective upgrade for breathing new life into an older office PC or forming a dual-channel configuration that unlocks the full bandwidth necessary for fluid multitasking across design applications.
This is a desktop DDR3 UDIMM — non-ECC, unbuffered, and 240-pin, typical of mainstream desktop platforms. Capacity planning revolves around dual-channel memory architectures common to these systems.
Gaming Build
For dual-channel performance, pair two of these 4 GB modules for an 8 GB kit or use four for 16 GB. While 8 GB suffices for many titles, 16 GB (four modules) provides headroom for modern AAA games and background tasks. Avoid mixing densities or ranks to maintain stable dual-channel operation.
Content Creation
Video editing and 3D rendering reward high capacity. Four 4 GB modules yield 16 GB, a practical minimum; however, for 64 GB you would need 16 modules (4 GB each), which exceeds standard desktop DIMM slots. Instead, use these 4 GB modules only in boards with four slots for 16 GB, and upgrade to higher-density modules if 64 GB is required. Set the memory configuration as two or four identical DIMMs for full bandwidth.
General Productivity
A single 4 GB module is cost-effective for basic office multitasking and web apps, but two modules (8 GB total) in dual-channel mode offer noticeably smoother responsiveness with spreadsheets, email, and conferencing tools, delivering the best price-to-performance ratio for everyday use.
Rigorously tested for desktops. Compatible with Dell OptiPlex 7010, HP Elite 8300, ThinkCentre M82.
Q: Can I mix this MT8JJTF51264AZ-1G6E1 with other DDR3 modules of different brands or speeds?
A: Mixing is not recommended. Even at identical specs, different brands may use incompatible timing sets. The system will downclock to the slowest module, often DDR3-1333, undermining stability and the rated 1600MHz performance.
Q: Is this memory compatible with my desktop motherboard? Which chipsets are supported?
A: It fits mainstream desktop platforms with 240-pin DDR3 UDIMM slots. Compatible chipsets include Intel 6/7/8 Series and AMD 9-Series / FMx. Verify CPU support for 4GB Single Rank x8 configuration in your board's QVL.
Q: What is the recommended DIMM population order for optimal performance?
A: For dual-channel motherboards, install modules in matching-color slots, typically slots 1 and 3 or 2 and 4 first. Refer to your board manual; populating one channel prevents memory interleaving and halves peak bandwidth.
Q: Does this module support overclocking or Intel XMP profiles?
A: No. This is a standard JEDEC-compliant DDR3-1600 CL11 module and does not carry an XMP profile. It runs at its rated speed and latency by default without manual overclocking adjustments.
Q: What warranty and typical failure rate can I expect?
A: This Micron module carries a one-year warranty. It undergoes rigorous testing, exhibiting an annualized failure rate (AFR) well below 0.5%, aligning with enterprise-grade expectations for desktop UDIMMs.