Crucial 32GB DDR5 4800 MHz UDIMM Memory Kit (2 x 16GB)

There was not much selection in the DDR5 category, and I was looking to maximize the RAM on a new computer build. This memory was expensive, but since I already had the same memory module in the computer, I didn't want to risk mixing brands. The module works well, without any issues so far. As more motherboards come out requiring DDR5, I am sure the price will drop, and there will be more competition in this market.

As a photographer editing high-resolution photos, I needed more RAM for fast photo editing. The Crucial RAM fit the bill perfectly on my Dell XPS 8950.

Memory works as advertised. I researched this for days and this was exactly what I needed for this build. had the best deal to boot!

Asus Z690-Creator Wifi Mobo i9-12900ks CPU 128GB Crucial Ram (4x32) Asus ROG Strix GeForce RTX 3090Ti GPU Noctua NH-D15 Dual Tower CPU Cooler Fractal Design Meshify 2 XL Full Tower Case Corsair AX1600i PSU This is my first ever custom build. I am using this ram because I am a long time fan of Crucial ram for years and years. This ram is not OC'ed and is running stable. XMP is enabled in BIOS. I did not like the RGB bling so was grateful Crucial keeps it old school for some of us who dont need all that. Also. with the CPU cooler being as fat as it is, the low profile of this ram is a much needed thing.

I put together a Asus PRIME-A 12th gen system using DDR 5. My first memory choice was 32gb (2x16gb) of XPG Adata. I had clearance issues with the height and bought this crucial which was perfect for height with a large CPU fan in the way. But note: Neither sets of ram ran a full frequency or XMP on this motherboard. Even with a firmware/bios update, the Asus prime motherboard (and apparently this is common on many others) is flaky with super high frequency RAM. The Adata ram I tried was 5200 mhz and I got it to run at manually setting 4000 which is only slightly higher than Intel's base ram spec of 3600. This ram basically was the same, stable only at 4000; anything higher would cause POST failures. This is after trying the 2 XMP profiles in the chip, both failed. I could spend some time tweaking voltage and other values manually to try and get better, but I gave up and am living with 4000mhz. This is NOT an issue with the memory -- this is a limitation of the motherboard manufacturers and ram manufacturers trying to push to 6000+ and the copper traces on the MB just aren't up to the task depending on your motherboard and memory configuration. I'm not OC my rig and it's a mid range system (3060ti) with more use as software development rig, so I'm still happy. And the crucial price was excellent. I can highly recommend this ram, no need for fancy RGB or heatspreaders.

If you want stable ram that will always work. Crucial is the best. Very well made. Never had any problems with any of it, and I have at least 75 bars of different versions of there RAM.