We take cryptocurrency — so the coins you hold can buy real hardware.Pay in crypto, spend it on real hardware. Free insured shipping worldwide over $399. Plain, unbranded boxes, sent from Germany.Free insured shipping over $399. Your rate is locked for 30 minutes once checkout opens.Rate locked 30 minutes. Every item sealed, serial-checked and covered by a 24-month warranty.Sealed, 24-month warranty.

Saved items Sign in
Green rectangular circuit board with gold edge connectors and black memory chips on both sides

OWC

OWC 8GB DDR3 1600 CL11 2Rx8 204-pin 1.5V SODIMM Dell Inspiron 15R 5521

SKU CH-JNAK-41J2Z

Single 8 GB DDR3 1600 SODIMM upgrades the Dell Inspiron 15R 5521 with CL11 timing and 1.5 V operation

  • Capacity8GB
  • Type204-Pin DDR3 Non-ECC SODIMM
  • SpeedDDR3 1600 (PC3 12800)
  • CAS LatencyCL11
  • Voltage1.5V
  • ECCNo
  • 8GB single module doubles capacity for Dell Inspiron 15R 5521
  • DDR3 1600 CL11 speed matches factory spec for stable operation
  • 5V JEDEC standard voltage ensures warranty-safe upgrade
  • 204-pin SODIMM form factor fits laptop slot directly
  • 2Rx8 unbuffered non-ECC design works with standard consumer boards

Compatible upgrade for Dell Inspiron 15R 5521

This OWC module adds 8GB of DDR3 memory to the Dell Inspiron 15R 5521. It uses a 204-pin SODIMM form factor that fits the laptop's slots. The single stick provides a straightforward capacity increase for daily workloads. Installation follows the standard notebook memory procedure.

Thermals and power in normal use

The module runs at the JEDEC standard 1.5V without a heat spreader. Low-voltage DDR3 operation keeps power draw modest during typical office tasks. Passive cooling is sufficient for the component in its intended chassis. Noise remains unaffected because the part has no moving parts.

What the compliance and support change

JEDEC and RoHS compliance ensures the upgrade is warranty-safe for the supported system. OWC's advanced replacement program and limited lifetime warranty cover the module itself. Free technical support from Other World Computing assists with installation questions. The memory is tested in-house to meet OEM specifications.

Highlights

  • 8GB single module doubles capacity for Dell Inspiron 15R 5521
  • DDR3 1600 CL11 speed matches factory spec for stable operation
  • 5V JEDEC standard voltage ensures warranty-safe upgrade
  • 204-pin SODIMM form factor fits laptop slot directly
  • 2Rx8 unbuffered non-ECC design works with standard consumer boards

Specifications

BrandOWC
Part Number1S6D32R808GB
Capacity8GB
Type204-Pin DDR3 Non-ECC SODIMM
SpeedDDR3 1600 (PC3 12800)
CAS LatencyCL11
Voltage1.5V
ECCNo
Buffered/RegisteredUnbuffered
Rank2Rx8
Heat SpreaderNo
Compatible SystemDell Inspiron 15R 5521

Other versions of this model

5 more in the same range

Same family, different memory, cooler or clock — compare before you commit.

Questions about this item

How do I install the 204-pin SODIMM in the Inspiron 15R 5521, and what step is often missed?

Power off, unplug, remove the battery, open the memory door, insert the module at an angle until the gold contacts disappear, then press down until both side clips click. The step people skip is removing the battery before opening the door.

What maintenance or replacement will this 8GB DDR3 module need later?

No routine maintenance is required. If a memory error appears, run the built-in Dell diagnostics; a single faulty stick is replaced rather than repaired.

What limit appears first during sustained use of this CL11 1.5V module?

The memory controller’s maximum bandwidth at 1600 MT/s caps throughput before the module’s own timing or voltage limits are reached.

Also in this aisle

People compared these

Same shelf, same checkout — eight coins and a 30-minute rate lock.