Kingston FURY Beast 16GB DDR5-6000 CL36 Black
Crucial 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3L-1600 CL11 (CT2K102464BD160B)
What Buyers Say
Kingston FURY Beast 16GB DDR5-6000 CL36 Black
The Kingston Fury Beast RGB 32 GB DDR5-6000 kit is praised for its performance and ease of installation, delivering noticeable gains in gaming and content creation. Users highlight the vivid RGB lighting and compatibility with AMD EXPO and Intel XMP. A few minor issues mentioned include a restocking fee and the need for two 16 GB sticks due to Windows 11 memory consumption. Overall, it is seen as a reliable and visually appealing upgrade for future-proofing systems.
Pros
- Excellent performance for gaming and content creation
- Vivid and synced RGB lighting
- Easy installation
- Compatible with AMD EXPO and Intel XMP
- Good value for money at discount
Cons
- Potential restocking fee on refunds
- May require two sticks for optimal Windows 11 performance
- Not the cheapest option on the market
Crucial 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3L-1600 CL11 (CT2K102464BD160B)
Most users are very satisfied with this Crucial DDR3 RAM, praising its plug-and-play installation, stability, and compatibility with Dell Optiplex systems. One verified buyer reported a failure after two months, but others highlight reliable performance and good value. Overall, the sentiment is strongly positive with a minor concern about durability.
Pros
- Plug-and-play installation
- Stable performance
- Compatible with Dell Optiplex
- Good value for money
- Works out of the box
Cons
- One unit failed after two months
- Potential durability concerns
Scores
Specifications
| Kingston FURY Beast | Crucial 16GB DDR3L | |
|---|---|---|
| Memory | ||
| Type | DDR5★ | DDR3L |
| Form Factor | UDIMM | UDIMM |
| Total Capacity | ||
| Modules | 1 | 2★ |
| Per Module | ||
| Pins | 288 | 240 |
| Rank | Single-rank | 2Rx8 |
| Performance | ||
| Speed | ||
| CAS Latency | 36 | 11★ |
| Timings | 36-44-44 | 11-11-11 |
| Voltage | 1.350000023841858 | 1.350000023841858 |
| Class | ||
| ECC | ✗ | ✗ |
| Registered | ✗ | ✗ |
| OC Profile | Intel XMP 3.0, AMD EXPO | — |
| Features | ||
| RGB | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Heat Spreader | ✓★ | ✗ |
Pros & Cons
Kingston FURY Beast 16GB DDR5-6000 CL36 Black
- Strong speed (88th percentile)88th %ile
- Strong latency (75th percentile)
- Strong social proof (74th percentile)
- Strong feature (67th percentile)
Crucial 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3L-1600 CL11 (CT2K102464BD160B)
- Strong social proof (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
- Strong affordability (86th percentile)86th %ile
- Below average speed (14th percentile)14th %ile
Pricing
Crucial 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3L-1600 CL11 (CT2K102464BD160B) offers 3.8x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 75 overall, wins 4 of 5 usage categories and 5 of 16 specs.
