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OWC 8GB DDR3L 1600 PC3L-12800 CL11 2Rx8 204-pin 1.35V SODIMM memory upgrade

SKU CH-DQHE-YJ7R3

An 8 GB DDR3L SODIMM running at 1600 MHz with CL11 latency for compatible Lenovo ThinkPad laptops

  • Capacity8GB
  • Type204-Pin DDR3L Non-ECC SODIMM
  • SpeedDDR3L 1600 (PC3L 12800)
  • CAS LatencyCL11
  • Voltage1.35V
  • ECCNo
  • 8GB capacity lets you run more apps simultaneously
  • DDR3L 1600 speed with CL11 latency for responsive performance
  • 35V low voltage reduces power draw and heat
  • 204-pin SODIMM fits Lenovo ThinkPad E440, E450, E455, E460, E540, E560
  • JEDEC and RoHS compliant for warranty-safe upgrades

Compatible ThinkPad models

This 8 GB DDR3L SODIMM is built for Lenovo ThinkPad 11e (2nd Gen) AMD variants plus E440, E450, E455, E460, E540 and E560 laptops. It installs in the standard 204-pin slot and runs at 1.35 V without ECC or buffering. Buyers who need a dual-channel kit or larger capacity will need additional modules.

Thermals noise and power

The module operates at the JEDEC DDR3L 1.35 V specification, so it draws less power than standard DDR3 and produces minimal heat without a spreader. Passive cooling inside the listed ThinkPad chassis is sufficient for normal workloads. No active cooling or fan control is required.

Compliance and warranty

JEDEC and RoHS compliance make this a warranty-safe upgrade for the supported systems. OWC provides a limited lifetime warranty with free technical support and an advanced replacement programme. No software or driver installation is necessary after the physical upgrade.

Highlights

  • 8GB capacity lets you run more apps simultaneously
  • DDR3L 1600 speed with CL11 latency for responsive performance
  • 35V low voltage reduces power draw and heat
  • 204-pin SODIMM fits Lenovo ThinkPad E440, E450, E455, E460, E540, E560
  • JEDEC and RoHS compliant for warranty-safe upgrades

Specifications

BrandOWC
Part Number1S6T32R808GB
Capacity8GB
Type204-Pin DDR3L Non-ECC SODIMM
SpeedDDR3L 1600 (PC3L 12800)
CAS LatencyCL11
Voltage1.35V
ECCNo
Buffered/RegisteredUnbuffered
Rank2Rx8
Heat SpreaderNo
Compatible SystemLenovo ThinkPad 11e (2nd Gen) (AMD Only)
Lenovo ThinkPad E440
Lenovo ThinkPad E450
Lenovo ThinkPad E455
Lenovo ThinkPad E460

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Questions about this item

How do I install the 204-pin SODIMM in my ThinkPad E450, and which step do people often miss?

Power off the laptop, remove the battery if accessible, open the memory door, align the notch on the module with the slot key, press firmly until the side clips snap shut, then reassemble; the step most often missed is pressing hard enough to engage both clips.

What maintenance or replacement will this 8GB DDR3L module need over time?

No scheduled maintenance is required; the module has no heat spreader and no moving parts, so it typically lasts the life of the system unless a fault develops, in which case the limited lifetime warranty covers replacement.

What limit appears first during sustained heavy workloads on this CL11 1.35V memory?

The memory controller and 1600 MT/s bus set the throughput ceiling; under prolonged load the module simply runs at its rated speed and voltage without throttling, so the system bus is the first bottleneck.

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