{"product_id":"patriot-signature-line-8gb-1600mhz-ddr3-desktop-memory","title":"Patriot Signature Line 8GB 1600MHz DDR3 Desktop Memory","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe largest common DDR3 module, for getting an old desktop to a usable amount of memory.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eQuick Specs\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e8GB single DDR3 UDIMM module\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1600MHz (PC3-12800) rated speed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e240-pin DDR3 DIMM form factor\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1.5V standard DDR3 operating voltage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBare PCB, no heat spreader, no RGB\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eMaking a DDR3 machine tolerable again\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEight gigabytes on one stick is about as much as most DDR3 boards will accept per slot, which makes this the module of choice when an older desktop needs to stop swapping to disk. A machine that shipped with 4GB and now has to run a modern browser, an antivirus client and a video call is genuinely constrained, and adding capacity is the single cheapest thing that will make it feel better. It runs at the era-standard 1600MHz on 1.5V with no BIOS profile to enable, so in most Sandy Bridge, Ivy Bridge, Haswell and AMD FX systems it is a straight drop-in.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eBe clear about what you are buying\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a legacy repair and life-extension part, not a gaming upgrade. DDR3 platforms are end of life, their CPUs sit far behind current entry-level chips, and no amount of RAM will change that — spend on this only when replacing the whole machine is not on the table. Even at 8GB you are at the point where modern titles struggle; 16GB is the practical floor for gaming. As a single module it also runs in single channel unless paired with a matching stick, which costs bandwidth on integrated graphics especially. And DDR3 will not fit a DDR4 or DDR5 board; the notch position differs and the module cannot seat. Check your motherboard's QVL for 8GB module support, since some older chipsets cap density per slot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eFEATURES:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e8GB in a single slot, the practical maximum density for most DDR3 desktop boards\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStandard 1600MHz PC3-12800 speed for straightforward compatibility\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRuns at the DDR3 standard 1.5V with no profile to configure\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBare low-profile PCB fits under large air coolers and in slim chassis\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e100% tested Patriot module backed by a Limited Lifetime warranty\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSPECIFICATIONS:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eModel: PSD38G16002\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCapacity: 8GB\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKit configuration: Single module\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMemory type: DDR3 UDIMM\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpeed: 1600MHz (PC3-12800)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCAS latency: Not specified by the manufacturer for this SKU\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVoltage: 1.5V\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eForm factor: 240-pin DIMM (desktop)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHeat spreader: None — bare PCB\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRGB: None\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eXMP\/EXPO support: Not applicable; runs at standard JEDEC DDR3-1600 timings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWarranty: Limited Lifetime Warranty\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWHAT'S IN THE BOX:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1x Patriot Signature Line 8GB DDR3 1600MHz memory module\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAnti-static packaging\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy Patriot?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePatriot's Signature Line has stayed in production across generations that other brands have long since discontinued, which is why viable DDR3 replacements still exist. Every Patriot module from AZonline is genuine stock carrying a Limited Lifetime warranty.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Patriot","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48787854065858,"sku":"PSD38G16002","price":639.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0766\/9055\/5074\/files\/PSD38G16002_wr_01b.jpg?v=1789320402","url":"https:\/\/azonline.co.za\/products\/patriot-signature-line-8gb-1600mhz-ddr3-desktop-memory","provider":"AZOnline ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}