OWC 8GB DDR3 1600 CL11 2Rx8 240-pin 1.5V Non-ECC UDIMM for Dell XPS 8500

System-Specific DDR3 Upgrade

This OWC module delivers 8 GB of DDR3 1600 memory built to JEDEC and RoHS standards for the Dell XPS 8500. The single 240-pin UDIMM runs at CL11 latency with a 1.5 V supply and uses a 2Rx8 unbuffered organisation. It is designed as a direct, warranty-safe drop-in replacement for the original equipment.

Thermals and Power in Daily Use

Operating at the standard 1.5 V, the module draws only the power defined by the DDR3 1600 specification. With no heat spreader fitted, it relies on normal case airflow to stay within JEDEC thermal limits during typical desktop workloads. The unbuffered design adds negligible electrical load to the memory controller.

Behaviour Under Sustained Load

Continuous multi-tasking or large-file handling keeps the DIMM at its rated 1600 MT/s without down-clocking, as the JEDEC-compliant ICs are validated for extended operation. The 2Rx8 density provides 8 GB in a single slot, leaving other slots free for further expansion if the platform allows. Systems requiring ECC or registered memory cannot use this module.