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Great Upgrade
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I installed the Crucial Pro 32GB Kit (2x16GB) DDR4-3200 UDIMM CL22 (8Gbit/16Gbit) in my Asus S500TD Performance Desktop to upgrade it from its out-of-the-box 8GB of RAM.
The 2 memory modules installed easily by first removing the old RAM. Then line up the center gap on the new DIMMs and press in the lower side until you hear an audible click. Then press in the upper side. Finally secure the retainer clip. After that, using an open-source stand-alone memory tester called Memtest86+, I tested the new memory. Both tested at 100%, without issue.
The desktop that I upgraded is primarily serving as a streaming media server using Plex. It also runs software for remote access called TeamViewer and Powerchute for controlling shutdowns in the event of a power loss. Overall the unit starts quicker and now has extra capacity that allows it to serve multiple media streams effortlessly.
I am very happy with the Crucial Pro 32GB kit. And currently priced at only $70, I would highly recommend it to anyone who needs to give their desktop a bump in performance.
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I needed some no frill ram without anything special like RGB as my Lenovo with the I7 that I bought a few years back is at the stage where it doesn't need to be replaced just yet, but needs a little beefing up here and there. I upgraded the 12 gigs that it came with to 32 using these two 16 gig sticks. The increase in speed and smoothness in which apps load is very apparent. I do like the heat sinks in them that help them disipate heat.
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I just upgraded one of my gaming PCs to 32GB of memory, but my other PC only had 16, so I thought the Crucial Pro 32GB Kit would be a good upgrade for it and I wasn’t wrong.
The Crucial Pro 32GB Kit (2x16GB) DDR4-3200 is an excellent choice for gamers, content creators, and other power users who need a lot of memory. It’s also one of the quickest ways to get more performance out of a PC. If are at 8GB or 16GB of DDR4 then this is your ticket to better multitasking and even higher frame rates in your games.
In terms of performance, the Crucial Pro 32GB Kit is rated at PC320, so while not the fastest DDR4 on the market, it sits right in the middle of the pack. I didn’t run any benchmarks because honestly if you’re looking for benchmarks then you wouldn’t really be looking at this product as it’s not geared toward the enthusiast market. The Crucial Pro line is more geared towards professionals that want good enough performance backed by Crucial’s quality and lifetime warranty.
Overall, the Crucial Pro 32GB Kit is a great choice for anyone who needs a lot of memory or wants to upgrade their system for better performance. It is well-made, reliable, and fast enough. I wouldn’t shy away from recommending this to anyone.
Here are some of the pros and cons of the Crucial Pro 32GB Kit:
Pros:
Fast enough performance
Lifetime warranty
Reliable
Great for more casual gamers, video editors, and other power users
Cons:
Can be somewhat expensive
Not geared toward extreme gamers/power users
It may not be compatible with all systems (Please check the website for compatibility)
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The Crucial Pro is a pretty easy choice to make for those looking to upgrade their hardware all without breaking the bank. And while there are no pretty RGB lighting options, these two sticks are a powerhouse to be reckoned with. The crucial pro is a perfect choice and easy fit for anyone using PCie 4 or 5. And while i have not personally tested this on the gen 3s i have read that it will work on that board. The Crucial sticks are very easy to install and at 32 gigs combined between the two this allows for additional memory slots to be freed up. Read and write speed is amazingly fast at a stock clock speed of 3200mhz. This truly requires no overclocking as load times between scene is done within seconds rather than minutes. You can expect smoother and more importantly steadier frame rates while gaming high pace games. If your a gamer looking for a upgrade and truly don't care for looks then this is simply an easy buy as the speeds are more than enough for anything your going to throw at it. If your new to the PC building world and your wondering whats the difference between these sticks and a set of $300 ones, not much honestly. The more expensive sticks are going to have RGB lighting and offer slightly more overclock however at 32 gigs at 3200mhz there is nothing in the gaming world at this point that i can think that would require more power and speed. If you truly don't care about lighting and looks then do yourself a favor and buy these sticks of RAM. They will be able to easily handle AAA gaming with the right set up.
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The Crucial Pro 32GB desktop memory upgrade kit is worth every penny, especially if you are using your desktop computer for very labor intensive tasks, such as video editing, photo edition, and computer gaming. Honestly, it put my computer well over the amount of DDR4 memory that I needed. I edit a lot of photos and videos. The desktop I have came with some preinstalled, but using large editing software was slow and clunky. It always took a lot of time to load the software and then, while making edits, the software was slow to react to the changes I made. The Crucial Pro 32GB memory upgrade changed all that. All I had to do was match the specs from my desktop to the upgrade kit to ensure it would fit for my desktop. After that, I simply shut down the computer and unplugged it. I took the side cover off the desktop tower and removed the old DDR4 memory that was preinstalled. Once the old memory chips were removed, I slid the new ones into place. They literally clicked into place. I placed the cover back on the computer, plugged it back into a power source, and turned the computer on. It was JUST THAT SIMPLE! There was not software to be installed. The computer's speed is noticeably faster already! Upgrade your computer, you'll be glad you did!
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Adding extra memory can be a quick and easy way to increase the performance of your computer. Some computers can be a little more involved but for the most part, memory is the easiest performance upgrade even for the novice. Crucial by Micron has long been one of those names you know you can count on when it comes to memory and that’s still so. My girlfriends 13 year old son is a huge pc gamer so any advantage he can get when it comes to gaming he will take it! He has a gaming tower that has 4 easily accessible memory slots and is upgradeable to 64gb.
The machine came with 16gb from the factory so going from 16 to 48gb, this gave him a noticeable increase in frame rate and overall performance. When he started gaming two years ago on this machine the 16gb worked fine, but as he got into more graphically intense games he definitely noticed a difference. Stepping up to 48gb, he’s noticed an increase in load times and graphics as the frame rates are higher and much more steady especially when he puts the settings to max. If you’re computer needs a performance boost, the quickest and easiest way is a memory upgrade and Crucial is a name you can trust.
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I had a easy time buying it, getting updates and it works perfectly in my PC. I had a bad experience buying RAM elsewhere and it didn't when I got it, but this pair worked fine on first installation into the slot without having a tantrum.
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I ordered this ram and it came very quickly. It was exactly what I needed to upgrade from the 16gb that I had previously.
I do a lot of video editing on Vegas Pro so for me, 32gb was just what I needed to help speed up encoding and capturing video.
Highly recommened to buy if you do a lot of media work and editing; otherwise, most people will be able to get by with at least 16 gb for now.