Why Kingston RAM Is Worth the Upgrade
Does your PC slow down when you open too many tabs, or does your game stutter during the busy moments? Often the cause is memory that is too small or too slow. A RAM upgrade is one of the quickest ways to fix that.
Usages of a 16GB RAM
Picture a typical evening. You finish work, open your favourite game, and keep a stream or video call running in the background. A 16GB RAM module keeps all of these programs ready at once, so you do not need to close windows to free up space. It is just as useful on a home workstation, where you can run design software and render 3D projects without waiting around.
Benefits of Kingston RAM
- Smoother gaming: Your games have more room to run, so you spend less time dealing with slowdowns.
- Room to multitask: Browsers, streaming tools and creative apps can all stay open together.
- Stable performance: On-die ECC helps keep your data intact, even when you push your system hard.
- Easy overclocking: Intel XMP 3.0 and AMD EXPO profiles let you tune speeds and timings to suit your build.
Why Kingston RAM Is Worth the Upgrade
A basic memory option may cost less at first, but it often leaves you with less stability and less room to grow. This module adds on-die ECC for better stability and dual 32-bit subchannels that help data move more efficiently. You also get a low-profile heat spreader, available in black or white, that looks sharp and still cools well.
It also supports both major overclocking platforms. With Intel XMP 3.0 and AMD EXPO profiles, you can set up your speeds with less guesswork. Tested and approved by leading motherboard makers, it gives you the confidence to build or upgrade your system.
Key Features of a 16GB RAM
- Memory data transfer rate: 5600 MT/s. This sets how much data moves each second, so busy tasks feel smoother.
- Memory clock speed: 2800 MHz. It keeps the module running at a steady pace under heavy loads.
- Internal memory: 16GB. Gives you space for games, browser tabs and creative work at the same time.
- Internal memory type: DDR5. The latest memory standard, built for next-generation gaming systems.
- Memory form factor: 288-pin DIMM. This is the standard slot shape for desktop PC memory.
- CAS latency: 36. Shows how quickly the memory responds to requests from your system.
- Memory voltage: 1.25 V. The power level the module needs to run.
- On-Die ECC: Yes. Helps keep your data accurate, especially when you overclock.
- Cooling type: Heatsink. Draws heat away from the memory chips to keep the module cooler.
Sources:
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Specifications
| Features |
| JEDEC standard |
Yes |
| Backlight |
No |
| Lead plating |
Gold |
| Cooling type |
Heatsink |
| Country of origin |
China, Taiwan |
| Programming power voltage (VPP) |
1.8 V |
| SPD profile |
Yes |
| AMD Extended Profiles for Overclocking (EXPO) |
Yes |
| AMD Extended Profiles for Overclocking (EXPO) version |
1.0 |
| Row active time |
32 ns |
| Refresh row cycle time |
295 ns |
| Row cycle time |
48 ns |
| Module configuration |
2048M x 64 |
| Memory voltage |
1.25 V |
| Memory ranking |
1 |
| Memory clock speed |
2800 MHz |
| CAS latency |
36 |
| On-Die ECC |
Yes |
| ECC |
No |
| Memory form factor |
288-pin DIMM |
| Component for |
PC |
| Memory data transfer rate |
5600 MT/s |
| Internal memory type |
DDR5 |
| Memory layout (modules x size) |
1 x 16 GB |
| Internal memory |
16 GB |
| Buffered memory type |
Unregistered (unbuffered) |
| Operational conditions |
| Storage temperature (T-T) |
-55 - 100 °C |
| Operating temperature (T-T) |
0 - 85 °C |
| Weight & dimensions |
| Weight |
33.74 g |
| Height |
34.9 mm |
| Depth |
133.3 mm |
| Width |
6.62 mm |
| Packaging data |
| Package weight |
54.1 g |
| Package height |
171.4 mm |
| Package depth |
14 mm |
| Package width |
57.1 mm |
| Other features |
| Internal memory |
16 GB |
