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OWC 3U2D42R816GB 16GB DDR4 3200 CL22 1.2V 288pin UDIMM for HP Z2 G8 Tower

SKU CH-VFYE-WCGQT

16GB DDR4 3200 CL22 UDIMM adds capacity to HP Z2 G8 Tower workstations

  • Capacity16GB
  • Type288-Pin DDR4 Non-ECC UDIMM
  • SpeedDDR4 3200 (PC4 25600)
  • CAS LatencyCL22
  • Voltage1.2V
  • ECCNo
  • 16 GB capacity adds multitasking headroom for demanding workloads
  • DDR4 3200 speed with CL22 timing delivers responsive data throughput
  • 2 V operation reduces power draw and heat output
  • 288-pin UDIMM form factor fits HP Z2 G8 Tower memory slots
  • Backward compatible with 2133, 2400, 2666 and 2933 MHz systems

HP Z2 G8 Tower memory upgrade

This 16 GB DDR4 module is built specifically for the HP Z2 Workstation G8 Tower. It targets professionals who need a straightforward capacity increase for multitasking and larger project files. The non-ECC unbuffered design matches the workstation's standard memory architecture.

288-pin UDIMM installation

The stick fits a standard 288-pin DDR4 slot and runs at 1.2 V without a heat spreader, leaving clearance for tall CPU coolers. It operates at 3200 MHz CL22 and will down-clock automatically to 2133, 2400, 2666 or 2933 MHz if the platform requires it. No BIOS changes or additional hardware are needed for the upgrade.

Replacing lower-capacity DDR4

Swapping out 8 GB or smaller DDR4 DIMMs for this 16 GB unit doubles per-slot capacity and removes a common bottleneck in memory-hungry workflows. The jump is worth it when current modules limit the number of open applications or the size of datasets you can keep in RAM. It does not add ECC or registered buffering, so systems that require those features cannot use this module.

Highlights

  • 16 GB capacity adds multitasking headroom for demanding workloads
  • DDR4 3200 speed with CL22 timing delivers responsive data throughput
  • 2 V operation reduces power draw and heat output
  • 288-pin UDIMM form factor fits HP Z2 G8 Tower memory slots
  • Backward compatible with 2133, 2400, 2666 and 2933 MHz systems

Specifications

BrandOWC
Part Number3U2D42R816GB
Capacity16GB
Type288-Pin DDR4 Non-ECC UDIMM
SpeedDDR4 3200 (PC4 25600)
CAS LatencyCL22
Voltage1.2V
ECCNo
Buffered/RegisteredUnbuffered
Rank2Rx8
Heat SpreaderNo
Compatible SystemHP Z2 Workstation G8 Tower

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Questions about this item

Does the 3200 MHz DDR4 module throttle under sustained load?

The module runs at JEDEC-standard 1.2 V with CL22 timings and no heat spreader, so it stays within spec during continuous operation.

How much heat or noise does this 288-pin UDIMM add when the workstation runs all day?

As a passive 1.2 V non-ECC DIMM it produces no noise and only minimal heat, well within the HP Z2 G8 Tower cooling envelope.

What must the HP Z2 G8 Tower already have for this 16 GB kit to work?

The tower needs a free 288-pin DDR4 UDIMM slot and a BIOS that accepts PC4-25600 CL22 memory; the module is backward compatible with 2133, 2400, 2666 and 2933 MHz speeds.

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