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| Product Type | Memory Module |
|---|---|
| Compliance Standards | RoHS |
| 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 | Dual Rank x8 |
| Quantity of Pins | 240-pin |
| RAM Genre | UDIMM |
This UDIMM DDR3-1600 module is designed for mainstream desktop platforms, delivering reliable performance for everyday productivity, light content creation, and legacy gaming systems. Its dual-rank x8 organization and unbuffered signalling provide enhanced memory interleaving and lower command latency, making it a cost-effective upgrade that maximizes bandwidth utilization on older Intel and AMD architectures.
1. DDR3 memory technology ensures broad compatibility with legacy desktop platforms, enabling cost-effective upgrades that extend system life for everyday productivity and media consumption.
2. 1600MHz clock speed accelerates data transfers, helping to reduce game load times and smooth out frame delivery in memory-sensitive titles at mainstream settings.
3. Capacity of 4GB strikes a functional baseline for multitasking, allowing users to keep essential applications and browser tabs active without excessive swapping to disk.
4. CL11 latency at this speed provides balanced access timing, contributing to responsive application launching and stable performance during moderate content creation workloads.
5. Dual Rank x8 organization interleaves memory banks to improve bandwidth efficiency, which benefits overall system throughput when running multiple light virtual machines or development environments simultaneously.
The Micron MT16JTF51264AZ-1G6K1 is a desktop UDIMM engineered to remove bottlenecks from your PC. Its four defining traits deliver immediate gains in real-world use. The non-ECC, unbuffered topology eliminates the overhead of error correction and signal regeneration, allowing your CPU to read and write directly with near-zero added latency—every millisecond counts when you are flicking in a competitive FPS. A 1600MHz DDR3 clock provides 12.8 GB/s of bandwidth, effortlessly feeding high-resolution textures in AAA open-world games and sustaining smooth 4K video previews without stutter. The CL11 CAS latency is tuned to keep data retrieval fast while maintaining stability, directly improving frame pacing during chaotic battles. Finally, the dual-rank x8 configuration interleaves accesses across two internal ranks, elevating bank-level parallelism and effective throughput—this means your video rendering queues in Premiere Pro finish faster and complex game levels load with fewer hiccups. For gamers and content creators, these four traits translate into less waiting, smoother visuals, and a desktop that truly keeps up with your ambition.
Gaming Build
For dual-channel gaming setups, install a matched pair of these 4 GB DDR3-1600 UDIMMs (2×4 GB) to gain the bandwidth benefits of dual-channel architecture, which helps stabilize frame rates in memory-sensitive titles. When stepping up to 16 GB, use four identical modules (4×4 GB) to populate all slots while maintaining dual-channel symmetry; avoid mixing densities to prevent falling back to flex mode. For 32 GB configurations, purchase a new 4×8 GB kit rather than accumulating eight of these 4 GB sticks, as high-rank loading can strain older memory controllers and reduce the attainable speed below DDR3-1600.
Content Creation
Video editing and 3D rendering workloads thrive on capacity, with 64 GB being the practical ceiling for a four-slot DDR3 desktop using 16 GB UDIMMs — these 4 GB modules are unsuitable for such goals because populating all four slots yields only 16 GB. Creators targeting 64 GB should replace existing 4 GB DIMMs with a 4×16 GB DDR3-1600 kit, ensuring all modules share identical rank and timing characteristics to avoid stability pitfalls during prolonged encoding sessions.
General Productivity
A single 4 GB module is the cost-optimized entry point for office multitasking, web browsing, and light spreadsheet work; installing a second identical 4 GB UDIMM enables dual-channel mode and provides a tangible responsiveness lift at minimal expense. For small businesses managing fleets of aging desktops, purchasing these used 4 GB sticks in bulk and pairing them to hit 8 GB per machine strikes the best balance between cost and smooth Windows 10/11 operation with several applications open.
Rigorously tested desktop memory: verified compatible with Dell OptiPlex 3010/7010, HP Elite 8300, Lenovo ThinkCentre M72e.
Q: Can I mix this MT16JTF51264AZ-1G6K1 with other memory modules of different brands or speeds?
A: Mixing is possible but not recommended. The system matches the slowest module’s speed and timings, which may cause instability. For reliable dual-channel operation, use identical part numbers.
Q: Is this memory compatible with my desktop motherboard? Which chipsets are supported?
A: This module is compatible with DDR3-desktop platforms using Intel 6/7/8 series or AMD 900-series chipsets. Confirm your board supports dual-rank x8, unbuffered non-ECC 240-pin UDIMMs at 1600MHz.
Q: What is the recommended DIMM population order for optimal performance?
A: On dual-channel motherboards, install identical modules in the same color slots, typically starting with the slot furthest from the CPU per channel. Refer to your board manual for the exact configuration.
Q: Does this module support overclocking or XMP profiles?
A: No. It runs at the JEDEC-standard DDR3-1600 CL11 profile. It does not include XMP or support overclocking, delivering stable rated performance without manual tuning.
Q: What warranty and typical failure rate can I expect?
A: It includes a one-year warranty. The annualized failure rate is typically under 0.5% under normal conditions, reflecting strict quality control and Micron’s reliability standards.