Crucial 8 GB DDR4-RAM PC3200 Crucial BASIC CL22 (CB8GU3200) - 8 GB - DDR4

Product HighlightsSpeeds start at 2133 MT/sIncrease bandwidth by up to 30%Reduce power consumption by up to 40% and extend battery lifeFaster burst access speeds for improved sequential data throughputOptimized for next generation processors and platformsAvailable in modules up to 8GB and kits up to 32GBLimited lifetime warranty2More speed. More battery life. More memory capacity. Fuel your next-gen laptop.In the ever-changing world of technology, any component more than five years old is usually in need of an update. At seven years old and counting, that's where DDR3 memory is at: laptops can only do so much with it. Since the introduction of DDR3 memory technology in 2007, processors have doubled in capability, SSDs have revolutionized throughput, and graphics cards have drastically increased frame rates, leaving memory as a limiting factor. With Crucial DDR4 SODIMMs, crush the DDR3 memory bottleneck and unlock a new standard of performance.More Energy EfficientExtend battery life by using less power. Operating at just 1.2V compared to 1.5V for standard DDR3 memory, Crucial DDR4 SODIMMs consume 20% less voltage than standard DDR3 technology. Crucial DDR4 SODIMMs also contain other efficiency features, for an overall power reduction of up to 40%.More DensityPack more memory into your laptop than ever before. Crucial DDR4 SODIMMs debut in densities up to 8GB, and as DDR4 technology develops, modules are projected to hit 32GB - allowing you to install twice as much memory as you could in a DDR3 system. Since laptops only have 1-2 memory slots, high-density Crucial DDR4 SODIMMs allow you to overcome this limitation and install more memory for faster mobile performance.More SpeedLoad applications faster and run demanding programs without lag. Crucial DDR4 SODIMMs debut at 2133 MT/s - more than 30% faster than DDR3 modules.Micron® quality - a higher level of reliability.As a brand of Micron, one of the largest memory manufacturers in the world, Crucial DDR4 memory represents the future of computer performance. From the original DDR technology to DDR4, we've engineered the memory technologies that have powered the world's computers for 35 years and counting. When you choose Crucial DDR4 memory, you're choosing memory that's backed by a limited lifetime warranty and designed for the world's leading systems - don't settle for anything less.

How to use

Power off the computer and disconnect it from the power source. Open the desktop case to access the memory slots and discharge static electricity by touching a grounded metal surface. Align the module with the DDR4 DIMM slot notch and insert it evenly until the retention clips click into place. Reassemble the case, reconnect power and start the system; most modern systems will automatically detect the new memory. Verify the increased capacity in the operating system or BIOS/UEFI settings.

Recommendations

Install memory in matched pairs where supported by the motherboard to enable dual-channel operation and maximize bandwidth. Check the motherboard manual for supported memory speeds and any required BIOS/UEFI settings. For systems used in memory-intensive tasks, consider combining this 8GB module with additional compatible modules to reach desired total capacity.