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• Rated 5 out of 5 stars

  Instant improvement... worthwhile upgrade

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  I’ve been using Crucial memory and SSDs for years, so picking up their new 32GB DDR5 PRO OC kit came with some pretty high expectations on my end. Crucial has yet to let me down, and this kit continues that streak. Right out of the box, the design sticks to the company’s usual “no nonsense” approach a with clean, minimal, and functional build. There’s a subtle carbon-textured pattern on the heat spreader that gives it a nice premium touch without diving into the whole RGB light show craze. Even though the packaging labels it as “Gaming,” it doesn’t scream gamer aesthetic, and honestly I kind of prefer that. I’d rather my RAM perform like a champ than glow like a nightclub. Installation was exactly what you’d hope for with RAM, simple and drama-free. They clicked into my DIMM slots with zero resistance, and the moment I powered up, I jumped straight into BIOS on my ASUS B760-Plus WiFi PCIe5 board running an Intel i7-14700F. I wasn’t expecting hardcore overclocking performance since my setup isn’t exactly built for that, and realistically I’m not someone who chases the absolute highest numbers anyway. My performance sweet spot is usually mild tuning paired with stable, reliable operation. But even so, the Crucial sticks were immediately recognized, and activating the XMP 3.0 profile set them right at 6400 MT/s with no hiccups. The reboot was instant with barely any memory training and Windows snapped awake instantly. The real magic hit once I started launching applications and games. Boot times felt tighter, apps popped open faster, and game loading screens basically vanished. Some titles that normally spend a few seconds loading shaders or finalizing graphics presets now fired up so fast I didn’t even have time to reach for my drink. Path of Exile 2 especially stood out. That game has always been a bit of a pain with its transitional loading screens and portal spawn delays, but with this memory installed, it almost felt like those load times were straight-up deleted from existence. Going from zone to zone was nearly instantaneous. Gameplay across the board, from racing sims to shooters to ARPGs has been buttery smooth with consistently high frame rates at 1080p and 1440p using high settings. There’s virtually no stutter or latency hitching, even during intense scenes or rapid-fire transitions. Pair this kit with a solid CPU and a mid-tier GPU and you’ll easily squeeze out a noticeably more responsive experience. Now, the price might make you raise an eyebrow at first glance, and I get that. But if you’re someone who cares more about raw performance and stability rather than flashy RGB or novelty heat spreaders, this set is a strong contender. For me, the upgrade massively boosted the quality of life of my system without requiring a full rebuild or new major components. It’s one of those upgrades you feel immediately, and once you experience those near-instant load times, it’s hard to go back.

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  This review is from Crucial - Pro Overclocking 32GB (2x16GB) DDR5 6400MHz C32 UDIMM Desktop Memory - Black

  Posted 1 month ago by Section8ght

• Rated 5 out of 5 stars

  Ah Crucial, I Will Miss You....

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  • Top 250 Contributor

  Introduction: Crucial is one of the best manufacturers of memory for the consumer market and my go-to for RAM. On Wednesday December 3rd, Micron Technology decided to leave the consumer market and will move on to chase AI commercial markets. That being said, they still plan to continue shipments until Feb 2026 and will continue to honor warranty service and support. Hopefully you’ll be lucky enough to get your hands on some. Installation: Installation is straightforward like any other RAM install/swap. It all depends how much room you have while performing the install (my SFX guys, I feel you). It’s worth noting that if you’re buying for a friend or loved one as a gift, you have to make sure their CPUs can handle DDR5 memory such as 13th and 14th Gen Intel® Core™ and AMD Ryzen™ 9000 Series desktop processors. Crucial has a cool compatibility checker if you’re unsure. As far as installation: If you can’t do it yourself, you can certainly take it to someone or some service who knows how to. Setup: Once the BIOS detects your RAM, you can simply swap from its default profile to either an XMP3.0 (Intel) or EXPO (AMD) profile. You’ll see the 6400-32-40-40-103 configuration. Save changes and restart your PC. In the event that you have boot issues, you may have to try its secondary profile that lowers the configuration to 6000-36-38-38-80. Look and Feel: The RAM is very much a sleeper. The heat spreader has a bit of a camo print on it, but once in the case, you can’t even see it. For those looking for RGB RAM setups, you won’t find it here. Performance: Crucial does sell variants of the 6400MT/s DDR5 RAM, but this particular RAM is the Overclocked version. CAS latency (CL) for this RAM is 32, which is the best that Crucial offers in this RAM. Caveats: For some of us AMD 7000 users, it could work fine, but there could be instability. I’ve tested on my AMD 9000 series CPU and am currently testing here on my 7000 series…no problems so far! But your mileage may vary. Before I swapped over my RAM here, I updated my BIOS just in case there were any updates. Conclusion: Again, if you can get your hands on some before Micron moves on to bigger and better things, go for it. I highly recommend Crucial and stand by their brand.

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  This review is from Crucial - Pro Overclocking 32GB (2x16GB) DDR5 6400MHz C32 UDIMM Desktop Memory - Black

  Posted 1 month ago by softwareEngineer

• Rated 5 out of 5 stars

  Excellent Upgrade for Gaming PC

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  This is a very nice DDR 5 overclock RAM kit. At 32GB it is perfect as a starter kit on a new gaming machine with high end GPU, or it can also become a very nice upgrade kit. I use the kit to replace my 32 GB setup that has lower clock speed. Therefore, this DDR 5 kit is definitely an upgrade. I am not inclined to perform overclocking although the kit is perfectly capable to do so. My main goal is a stable machine, since my favorite game still has some ongoing issues despite past complaints by the community, even though it's generally stable now. Also, I don’t mix and match RAMs, so the kit replaces the 32 GB RAMs occupying 4 RAM slots in my machine. The kit looks and feels solid. This kit is meant for overclocking, so the memory design incorporates heat dissipation technology, which of course is very important when running at such a higher clock speed and low latency. The heat dissipation design maintains system stability, even if you don’t use the kit for overclocking. The kit supports Intel XMP 3.0 and AMD Expo for as long as your motherboard and processor support it, too. I installed the kit into the dual data rate slots on the motherboard. I let the BIOS to autodetect and load default setting. Interestingly, my computer now runs noisier as the front fan now kicks in by default. This must have been because the memory now runs at higher clock speed and the system naturally generates more heat as it consumes more power. It’s good that my system automatically compensates for the extra heat that the new RAMs generate. I run stability test provided by the PC’s manufacturer and the RAMs past all tests. In terms of booting speed, there is a noticeable improvement. Apps and my favorite game are actually load up faster, and the difference is definitely there. It’s not massive, but it’s there. Additionally, my favorite game used to freeze for a minute or two every once in a while, and occasionally caused the system to crash. With the new kit, the freezing issue resolves more quickly, and the system no longer crashes. This is an upgrade that meets my expectations. Pros: Overclocking ready Heat dissipation design Supports XMP 3.0 and AMD Expo Cons: None so far

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  This review is from Crucial - Pro Overclocking 32GB (2x16GB) DDR5 6400MHz C32 UDIMM Desktop Memory - Black

  Posted 1 month ago by Fudgear