Kingston Technology ValueRAM memory module 16 GB 1 x 16 GB DDR4 3200 MT/s 260-pin SO-DIMM

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AI-generated summary

Kingston’s ValueRAM DDR4 SO-DIMM is the kind of “just works” memory you buy when you’re trying to fix up a fleet of laptops/desktops without overthinking it. At £136.48 ex‑VAT for 16GB, it’s priced like a sensible upgrade rather than a premium kit, and Kingston’s broad compatibility tends to mean fewer annoying returns in a reseller/B2B setting. If you’ve got one slot to fill (or you’re matching the existing RAM capacity without going down the rabbit hole of identical part numbers), this is a straightforward choice.

That said, I’d only buy this if the target machines genuinely support DDR4 SODIMM and they’re happy with that speed; don’t assume “DDR4 3200” will behave nicely everywhere—some systems will downclock, which is fine but means you may not get the uplift you expect. Also, if your workloads benefit from dual-channel, a single 16GB stick may feel a bit underwhelming versus buying matched pairs. For most small-business “upgrade and forget” scenarios it’s good value; for performance-critical users or tightly matched dual-channel configs, I’d look at the platform’s RAM layout first and consider a matched kit rather than a lone module.