Crucial 16GB DDR5 RAM, 5600MHz (or 5200MHz or 4800MHz) Laptop Memory, SODIMM 262-Pin, Compatible with 13th Gen Intel Core and AMD Ryzen 7000 - CT16G56C46S5

This won’t be filled with a lot of benchmark test and superlative claims how well, or not so well, it works. The simple fact is that there is no way of knowing by reading other opinions how well, or not, it will work in your computer. Notice I said computer not laptop, although the form factor of this product is primarily designed for laptop use. In my case I have an HP Z2 G9 mini workstation that cost over four-thousand bucks but because RAM availability was restricted a couple of years ago because of the pandemic and the earthquakes mine came equipped with only a paltry 16MB and while I know the brand they used, it is not regarded as the best available.This one is a major upgrade for me and I utilized the Crucial product designator tool extensively. This was the only model they recommended but their title headline on the product page is terrible, it is not clear specifically what the product specs are. The online tool advises that I could use either 4800Mhz or 5600Mhz despite HP saying the maximum I can use is 4800. Reading numerous so-called technical reports lead me to believe the extra expense, though small, wasn’t worth it because there would probably be no performance bump an in fact some users experienced a degradation in performance. I opted to be safe and stay with 4800Mhz, I am not a gamer and for my applications (primarily photo and video editing) my software probably wasn’t going to benefit.FASTDid going for 16GB factory installed RAM to 64GB highly rated Crucial RAM make my computer screaming fast? There are some who would want you to believe that. No, I didn’t read my emails any faster, I didn’t type a letter to mom any faster, basically everything seemed exactly the same. But making a computer that operates basically in real time making it go faster isn’t what to expect. Gamers, which I’m not, have a different definition of fast though, which is fine, it doesn’t apply to me. Where making this pricey investment makes a difference to me as a content creator, video editor, graphic illustrator and professional photographer is making the various software associated with those tasks operate more efficiently or in some cases making the difference between even being able to use them or not.CAUTIONIf this is your first time upgrading RAM the best advice I can give you is to watch any videos online that are specific to your brand and model of computer. Mine being a mini workstation, which means it’s as powerful as a gigantic desktop computer but in a tiny physical form factor built around laptop technology, getting to the memory slots requires some disassembly and dexterity and be patient when you turn your computer on, don’t expect it to just boot up and be raring to go. Mine give me a single long beep and I went oh oh, then nothing happened, then I got three long beeps, then nothing. It took a minute or two for my BIOS to recognize the new RAM. Then everything was normal again.YES NO MAYBEThere is no answer to the question if this is a five or a zero star product, that will all be determined by what you install it in and how you use it. Benchmarks don’t answer that for me. Did I experience a blazing blast of speed or whatever? No, The differences were more subtle, but nevertheless tangible, enough to convince myself that it was finally time for me to feel justified in dropping a hundred and fifty bucks on this upgrade.

So far, so good. Since my Intel Ultra 7-based Thinkpad (T14 gen 5) uses shared RAM for video memory, I decided to upgrade my stock 2x16GB DDR5 modules. Lenovo’s website said the maximum ram for my model was 2x32GB; however, after doing some research I discovered three different articles stating the Intel Ultra 7 chipset supported up to 96GB of DDR5 using the 2x48 configuration. I’ve always had good luck with Crucial memory, so I decided to take a chance and bought their 2x48GB DDR5 5600 modules. I was nervous when I started the machine back up after installing them because it sat with a blank screen and several F-key lights blinking for several minutes. I waited and the machine suddenly booted up as normal. I ran CPU-Z and it validated the new 2x48GB DDR5 5600 configuration. The Intel graphics software showed that it had now allocated 54GB of shared RAM for video performance. After the first boot up taking several minutes, subsequent starts have all been fast and snappy. I read a few reviews saying the 48GB modules run a little hot during gaming, but I haven’t experienced that. Crucial also had the best price for 2x48GB DDR5 5600 on Amazon Prime at $195, which was only about $45 more than their 2x32GB modules. I’m hoping they stay reliable since I only have 30 days to return them if they fail. If anything changes I’ll update my review.

I have been using this Crucial 64GB DDR5 RAM kit (2x32GB) for the past six months, and I believe I’m in a good position now to provide a thorough review based on real-world performance.Before this upgrade, my laptop had 16GB of RAM, which was becoming a bottleneck for my workflow. Since switching to this 64GB kit, the improvement has been substantial. I run multiple heavy applications simultaneously, including data-intensive software like SERIES and MGmine. So far, the RAM has handled everything I’ve thrown at it without any slowdown or crashes.I tend to put a lot of stress on my system with dozens of browser tabs open, large datasets loading, and virtual machines running in the background, and this RAM kit has consistently delivered smooth and stable performance.Installation was straightforward, and my system instantly recognized it. The 4800MHz speed is fast, and while the CL40 latency is on the higher side, I haven't noticed any practical drawbacks in day-to-day use or under heavy workloads.Overall, this has been a fantastic upgrade. If you're a power user, content creator, programmer, or someone dealing with high-memory workloads, this kit is worth the investment. It’s reliable, fast, and gives your laptop a serious performance boost.

I bought this last year for my Dell G15 5515 and recently for my new Alienware 16x Aurora Laptop. I DJ for a lot of gigs and this is worth everything for what I need. I am currently running 64GB of RAM. A bit overkill, but it does help when I have a DJ program running as well as downloading songs in the background as well as Video projection. Crucial has definitely been easy on the budget and well worth the RAM sticks and they even have a compatibility program that will determine the perfect fits for your computer. Speeds are flawless and gives you an option to choose what suits you best. I would highly recommend to anyone on a DJ/Gaming experience.

I got the 128GB kit, CT2K64G56C46S5. Took the risk that it would work, as I am upgrading from the also unsupported 96GB kit but could not find anywhere that 128GB was compatible. I had the 96GB kit working in both a Minisforum UM 780XTX and a UM 890 Pro. I can now verify that the 128GB kit also works in both. Forgot to check speed on the 780XTX but works at 5600MT/s on the 890 Pro (only needed to upgrade 1 system for now). Was already up to date on BIOS on both so don't know if that is a factor, but would recommend latest just to make sure it is compatible. Using for home lab.