Few things are more frustrating than a game that stutters just as the action heats up. Often, the cause is memory that cannot keep pace with your system. The Kingston DIMM is a pair of DDR5 modules that gives your PC the speed and room it needs for gaming, streaming and heavy creative work. If you are building a new machine or refreshing an older one, it is a simple way to get more from your setup.
Why Choose a Kingston DIMM
A basic memory option may look like a bargain, but it can hold back a good graphics card or processor. This Kingston DIMM is built for fast, demanding tasks and supports overclocking, so you can push your system further when you want to.
Just as important is peace of mind. Leading motherboard manufacturers have tested and approved these modules, so you can build or upgrade with confidence. You also get a low-profile heat spreader that combines bold styling with solid cooling.
Usages of a 16GB DIMM
Picture a typical evening. You switch on your PC, open a fast-paced game and let a stream run in the background. Your memory handles the game, the browser and the chat without slowing anything down. On other days, the same setup helps you edit video or work through large rendering projects.
Benefits of Kingston DIMM
- Smoother gaming: faster memory helps keep the action responsive when things get busy.
- Easier upgrades: approval from major motherboard makers reduces the guesswork during setup.
- Simple overclocking: XMP 3.0 and AMD EXPO profiles let you run tuned speeds without manual tweaking.
- Steady performance: reliable data handling keeps your work and games running cleanly.
- Clean-looking build: the low-profile heat spreader adds sharp styling to your PC.
Key Features of a 16GB DIMM
- Memory data transfer rate: 6000 MT/s. This speed moves data quickly, so your system responds faster when you switch between tasks.
- Memory layout (modules x size): 2 x 8 GB. Two separate modules make up your full 16GB of capacity.
- Memory voltage: 1.35 V. This is the power level the modules need, so you can confirm it suits your motherboard.
- CAS latency: 30. This sets how quickly memory responds to requests, and a lower number usually means a quicker reply.
- Memory form factor: 288-pin DIMM. This is the standard desktop module shape, so it fits compatible DDR5 slots.
- Intel Extreme Memory Profile (XMP) version: 3.0. This lets you load pre-set speed and timing profiles on compatible Intel systems.
- On-Die ECC: Yes. Error correction built into the chip helps keep your data accurate during heavy use.
- Operating temperature: 0 - 85 °C. This is the range in which the modules are designed to work reliably.
- Weight: 66.08 g. A light module that adds very little bulk to your build.
- Product colour: Black. A dark finish that suits most builds and setups.
Specifications
| Features |
| JEDEC standard |
Yes |
| Backlight |
No |
| Lead plating |
Gold |
| Cooling type |
Heatsink |
| Country of origin |
China, Taiwan |
| Product colour |
Black |
| SPD profile |
Yes |
| Intel Extreme Memory Profile (XMP) version |
3.0 |
| Intel Extreme Memory Profile (XMP) |
Yes |
| Memory voltage |
1.35 V |
| CAS latency |
30 |
| On-Die ECC |
Yes |
| ECC |
No |
| Memory form factor |
288-pin DIMM |
| Component for |
PC |
| Memory data transfer rate |
6000 MT/s |
| Internal memory type |
DDR5 |
| Memory layout (modules x size) |
2 x 8 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 |
66.08 g |
| Height |
34.9 mm |
| Depth |
133.3 mm |
| Width |
6.62 mm |
| Packaging data |
| Package weight |
101.72 g |
| Package height |
171.4 mm |
| Package depth |
14 mm |
| Package width |
95.2 mm |
| Other features |
| Internal memory |
16 GB |
