2-power 2P-CT25664BD160BJ - 2 GB - 1 x 2 GB - DDR3 - 1600 MHz

For desktops that still rely on DDR3, the 2-POWER 2P-CT25664BD160BJ delivers a focused upgrade path: a single 2 GB module running at 1600 MHz with CL11 timings and a standard 1.5 V operating voltage. Unlike bulk or unbranded sticks, this module is built around a single-rank 1Rx8 configuration, which can improve compatibility on older chipsets that struggle with high-density dual-rank parts. The 240-pin DIMM form factor fits full-size desktop boards, and the lack of ECC or buffering keeps it aligned with consumer and small-office platforms rather than servers.

Highlights

• 2 GB capacity in one module, ideal for light multitasking, office applications, or legacy system restores
• DDR3-1600 (PC3-12800) speed with CL11 latency for predictable performance
• Non-ECC, unbuffered design for broad desktop motherboard compatibility
• Single-rank 1Rx8 chip organization reduces load on the memory controller
• Standard 1.5 V voltage, no exotic power requirements
• RoHS compliant and rated for 0°C to 85°C operating temperatures

In daily use

This module is a straightforward way to bring an older desktop back to responsive operation. Populating a free DIMM slot with 2 GB can make Windows 10 or a lightweight Linux distribution noticeably smoother when paired with an SSD. Because it is unbuffered and non-ECC, it will not work in registered-memory servers, but it is exactly what most Intel and AMD consumer boards from the DDR3 era expect. The single-rank layout also tends to play nicely with four-slot boards, leaving room for a second identical module later if you want dual-channel bandwidth.

Full specifications

• Brand: 2-POWER
• Model: 2P-CT25664BD160BJ
• Capacity: 2 GB (1 x 2 GB)
• Memory type: DDR3
• Speed: 1600 MHz (PC3-12800)
• CAS latency: CL11
• Voltage: 1.5 V
• Form factor: 240-pin DIMM
• Error correction: Non-ECC
• Buffering: Unbuffered
• Rank: Single rank (1Rx8)
• Chip organization: 256M x 64
• Application: Desktop
• Heat spreader: No
• RoHS compliant: Yes
• Operating temperature: 0°C to 85°C
• Storage temperature: -55°C to 100°C

Final note

If you need a dependable, no-frills DDR3 module for an ageing desktop, the 2-POWER 2P-CT25664BD160BJ covers the essentials without adding cost for features you will never use.