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Rated 5 out of 5 stars
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Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.
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Work good easy install , works on alienware act1250 up to 5600 speed cap
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The low stars is not for the product, cause honestly for the price that I paid a month back is amazing. It's the ridiculous markup in one month for the same drive, nothing changed but the time I purchased it. It's a sellers market now, we are screwed cause of ai. Good luck out there people
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Ordered this a Best Buy sent me the black version. Called and asked why, they said the white is out of stock I said well the white was more expensive then the black so can I atleast have the difference refunded. They of course said they couldn’t do that and I would have to return the entire thing and make a new purchase.
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Let's get the overclocking out of the way first. I do not buy RAM for its overclocking ability. I don't know what it is, but I've never had any luck getting my systems to stay stable and crash-free after enabling XMP or EXPO settings. This RAM was no exception to this rule, however, for what it's worth, it wasn't unbearable like it sometimes is. Like, I didn't feel the need to switch overclocking off to count my system as usable. I wasn't having hourly or daily crashes. It was relatively low on the annoyance chart. I did get more stability with overclocking disabled, however. I should also note that my system is on the canary channel in the Windows Insider program, so I'm probably not the best judge of stability anyway.
That out of the way, I like this RAM. I usually go for RGB RAM, but I actually rather like the design of these DIMMs. I've been moving away from fancier and more detailed parts to ones with simpler designs lately, and these fit right in. I'll also admit I'm rather thrilled that these don't require me to have extra software installed to control them, unlike my RGB RAM. When overclocking is off, these don't appear to cause any additional crashes - they appear to be perfectly stable to me. I've also noticed that multitasking appears to be running pretty smoothly - I haven't had any issues with freezing when playing a game and running other tasks at the same time, which has been an issue on some other DDR5-based systems I've used.
So, overall, I like these and would recommend them. I can't really advise you on the overclocking abilities of this RAM just because I have the foulest luck imaginable with overclocking in general, but for looks and non-OC function these are pretty great and I would absolutely recommend them unless RGB is a must-have.
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The Crucial DDR5 32 GB RAM kit, featuring a configuration of (2x16) and a speed of 6400 MT/s, is an excellent choice for gaming. These RAM sticks boast a sleek design that appeals to those who prefer a non-RGB aesthetic. They have a uniform appearance that blends seamlessly into any setup.
In terms of performance, this RAM significantly enhances gaming experiences by boosting frame rates and reducing loading times. It allows for a higher number of processes to run simultaneously without sacrificing performance. The Crucial DDR5 RAM is compatible with 12th to 14th-generation Intel and AMD CPUs.
This RAM kit is ideal for gamers and multitaskers who seek an improved overall experience, especially when running multiple applications at once. The Crucial DDR5 RAM sticks deliver a smooth and efficient performance, making them a valuable upgrade for any system. Achieving the 6400 MT/s speed is straightforward with Crucial's RAM, which offers great value and reliability, ensuring that these sticks will be a long-term addition to your PC.
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I still remember the difference that upgrading RAM made the first time I did it…jumping from 8 to 32 was a game-changer. Suddenly, Windows was immediately more responsive, my games loaded much faster and stuttered less, and I could finally install the latest and greatest PC game I picked up a week earlier - Quake II.
A lot has changed in 30 years but the old adage of “you can never have too much RAM” still rings true. Today we put more emphasis on speed and timing as yet another highly overclockable part of high-end desktop PC builds, but ultimately DDR5 shares a lot of the basics with the 32MB EDO RAM upgrade I alluded to in the previous paragraph. Crucial’s Pro OC Gaming DDR5-6400 32GB UDIMM memory kit felt very similar…once installed, it just worked as I expected it to and hit the speeds it promised. Nothing fancy, just a good quality option for my build - and now I can finally install the latest and greatest PC game I picked up a week ago - Indiana Jones and the Great Circle.
An important note for novice PC enthusiasts: memory kits like this are sold barebone - there is no included documentation for how to install or configure this memory in your system. If you aren’t comfortable with upgrading your PC yourself, speak to a Geek Squad associate prior to purchase for recommended installation and support services.
- Unboxing and Setup
Shipping in a cardboard blister pack, the Crucial Pro OC Gaming RAM is packaged about as minimally as possible, reducing waste and eschewing physical documentation. Installation of the DDR5 kit is as easy as any memory standard before it - seat the memory in the channel and push to click both retaining ends in place. Some motherboards will have retaining clips on one side that don’t move; simply line up and seat that end first before pushing down the opposite.
As a reminder, consumer-class motherboards with more than 2 DIMM slots will usually have their channels arranged A/A/B/B, not A/B/A/B. You will want to check your motherboard’s labels or documentation to make sure you’re installing these in opposite memory channels for best performance.
The Crucial Pro OC memory kit is a no-frills, low-profile set that should seat in all but the tightest of small form factor builds. Indeed, the heat spreader barely rises a few millimeters past the memory’s PCB and left me with tons of clearance to access the memory even with a beefy air cooler installed on my CPU. Measured height is 35mm.
- Performance
Once installed in my system and first booted, the RAM (like any kit on first install) ran at its baseline (JEDEC) specification, which is DDR5-4800MHz with very loose timings. Crucial includes two onboard memory profiles for accessing its binned and validated performance ratings - Intel XMP (6400MHz, CAS 38) and AMD EXPO (6000MHz, CAS 36), either of which can be selected in your motherboard’s BIOS settings. As an AMD user, I chose to run the EXPO profile as most modern AMD CPUs struggle to run memory at speeds higher than 6200MHz without altering other settings that greatly sacrifice performance.
Paired with my 9800X3D on an X870 motherboard, the Crucial Pro OC DDR5 kit runs flawlessly on its AMD EXPO profile. It’s difficult to determine where the memory may be a bottleneck in any performance application, but nonetheless it handles everything I ask my machine to do with aplomb. Faster memory with tighter timings may improve minimum framerates when gaming or invoke less stutter in professional and production applications, but beyond 6000MHz diminishing returns kick in all the same.
- Bottom Line
This is a quicker review for me than usual since there isn’t too much to say - desktop RAM is one of the most straightforward PC components out there with little to differentiate them unless you’re going for world record benchmarks. The 32GB Crucial Pro OC DDR5-6400 kit gets a leg up with its dual Intel/AMD profile support and quality Micron memory, while its svelte heat spreaders keep a low profile both literally and figuratively. Perhaps slightly pricier than some other options on the market, but it’s right in line with expectations and Crucial’s reputation is worth the premium. Recommended!