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Two green DDR3 DIMM sticks, 240-pin, no heat spreader

Computer Memory Solutions

Computer Memory Solutions 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 1600MHz CL11 DIMM memory upgrade for Lenovo Thinkcentre M78

SKU CH-D32G-VPAAY

16 GB DDR3 kit with two 8 GB DIMMs running at 1600 MHz CL11 for Lenovo ThinkCentre M78 systems

  • Capacity16GB (2 x 8GB)
  • Type240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM
  • SpeedDDR3 1600 (PC3 12800)
  • CAS LatencyCL11
  • Timing11-11-11
  • Voltage1.5V
  • 16 GB dual-channel kit boosts multitasking
  • 1600 MHz DDR3 speed matches system spec
  • CL11 latency keeps response tight
  • 5 V standard voltage ensures stability
  • Validated for ThinkCentre M78 small/tower

Lenovo ThinkCentre M78 memory kit

This 16 GB kit contains two 8 GB DDR3 DIMMs tested for Lenovo ThinkCentre M78 Small and Tower systems. It is built for owners who want to reach the platform's 32 GB ceiling without mixing modules. Buyers needing ECC or registered memory should look elsewhere.

Thermals and power profile

The modules run at 1.5 V with no heat spreaders, relying on standard case airflow in the M78 chassis. Unbuffered, non-ECC operation keeps power draw low during typical office workloads. No active cooling is required for normal use.

Build and daily handling

Each stick uses a 240-pin edge connector and major-brand chips in a 2Rx8 layout. The kit drops straight into any of the four DIMM slots on M78 boards such as the 1562, 1565, 1766, 2111, 2113, 2114, 4865 and 5100 series. Physical height matches standard desktop DIMM dimensions for trouble-free installation.

Highlights

  • 16 GB dual-channel kit boosts multitasking
  • 1600 MHz DDR3 speed matches system spec
  • CL11 latency keeps response tight
  • 5 V standard voltage ensures stability
  • Validated for ThinkCentre M78 small/tower

Specifications

BrandComputer Memory Solutions
ModelCM10246412800DIMM
Capacity16GB (2 x 8GB)
Type240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM
SpeedDDR3 1600 (PC3 12800)
CAS LatencyCL11
Timing11-11-11
Voltage1.5V
ECCNo
Buffered/RegisteredUnbuffered
Rank2Rx8
ChipsetMajor Brand Chipset
Heat SpreaderNo
Compatible SystemLenovo Thinkcentre M78 Small/Tower
Package Content2 Memory RAM Sticks

Questions about this item

How do I install the 240-Pin DDR3 DIMMs into the four slots of my ThinkCentre M78, and what step is often missed?

Power off and unplug the system, open the chassis, align each module's notch with the slot key, press firmly until both retention clips click, then verify in BIOS that all 16GB are recognised at 1600 MHz.

What maintenance or replacement will the 2Rx8 unbuffered modules need over time?

No scheduled maintenance is required; keep interior dust-free and ensure case airflow stays adequate so the 1.5 V modules run within thermal limits for their lifetime.

What limit appears first when the ThinkCentre M78 runs sustained workloads with this 16 GB kit installed?

The platform maximum of 32 GB across four sockets is the ceiling; this kit occupies two slots with 8 GB each, leaving two slots free for a future upgrade to the 32 GB limit.

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