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Computer Memory Solutions

Computer Memory Solutions 8GB DDR3 1600MHz CL11 240-Pin DIMM for ThinkCentre M73/M73e

SKU CH-AK80-8T2TX

An 8 GB DDR3 DIMM running at 1600 MHz with CL11 timing, validated for ThinkCentre M73 and M73e systems

  • Capacity8GB
  • Type240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM
  • SpeedDDR3 1600 (PC3 12800)
  • CAS LatencyCL11
  • Timing11-11-11
  • Voltage1.5V
  • 8GB capacity lets you reach the 16GB maximum on two slots
  • 1600MHz DDR3 speed matches the PC3-12800 spec for responsive multitasking
  • CL11 timing at 1.5V keeps latency low without extra power draw
  • Unbuffered non-ECC 240-pin DIMM drops straight into ThinkCentre M73 and M73e
  • Single 8GB stick leaves the second slot free for future expansion

8GB DDR3 module for ThinkCentre M73/M73e

This 8 GB DDR3 DIMM is built specifically for Lenovo ThinkCentre M73 and M73e Small and Tower desktops. It adds a single 8 GB stick to systems that accept 240-pin unbuffered memory, giving an instant capacity boost for office applications, web browsing and light multitasking. Buyers who need ECC error correction or registered modules cannot use this product.

Runs at 1.5 V with standard CL11 timings

The module operates at the JEDEC 1.5 V level with 11-11-11 latency at 1600 MHz, drawing no more power than the original factory memory. Without a heat spreader it relies on normal case airflow, so acoustics stay unchanged and thermals remain within the chassis design limits. Systems limited to 1.35 V low-voltage memory will not be compatible.

Fits two-slot boards with 16 GB ceiling

The ThinkCentre M73 and M73e provide two DIMM slots and support a maximum of 16 GB, so this 8 GB stick leaves one slot free for a matching module to reach the limit. It requires a 240-pin DDR3 socket and an unbuffered non-ECC memory controller; platforms that demand registered or ECC DIMMs will not accept it.

Highlights

  • 8GB capacity lets you reach the 16GB maximum on two slots
  • 1600MHz DDR3 speed matches the PC3-12800 spec for responsive multitasking
  • CL11 timing at 1.5V keeps latency low without extra power draw
  • Unbuffered non-ECC 240-pin DIMM drops straight into ThinkCentre M73 and M73e
  • Single 8GB stick leaves the second slot free for future expansion

Specifications

BrandComputer Memory Solutions
ModelCM10246412800DIMM
Capacity8GB
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 M73 / M73e Small/Tower
Package Content1Memory Ram Stick

Questions about this item

How do I install this 240-pin DDR3 DIMM in my ThinkCentre M73 tower and what step do people often miss?

Power off the system, open the case, align the notch on the 240-pin DDR3 module with the slot key, press firmly until both retention clips click, then verify in BIOS that the 8 GB stick is recognised at 1600 MHz.

What maintenance or replacement will this 8 GB DDR3 1600 MHz module need over its lifetime?

No scheduled maintenance is required; keep the interior dust-free and reseat the DIMM only if the system fails to POST or shows memory errors.

What limit appears first when this CL11 1.5 V unbuffered DIMM runs sustained workloads?

The 1600 MHz CL11 timing and 1.5 V operating voltage set the performance ceiling; sustained heavy loads cannot exceed this bandwidth or latency.

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