Crucial 96GB DDR5 RAM, 5600MHz (or 5200MHz or 4800MHz) Laptop Memory Kit, SODIMM 262-Pin, Compatible with 13th Gen Intel Core and AMD Ryzen 6000 - CT2K48G56C46S5

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.

The 5 star review is for the RAM chips themselves: 128gb (2x64) DDR5. Installed them on a PC that was compatible without issues and the computer recognized them. Ran a test and showed zero defect. All good.Now a 1 star review for something that was extremely important for someone who value their purchase and money like me. These chips aren’t inexpensive by any means and my criticism is the manufacturer could have spent a bit more attention to packaging. These do not come in a box, just 2 chips sitting inside a plastic pack and WITHOUT any factory sealed tape, and the plastic wasn’t sealed by any means. Just pull the taps on top to open and you don’t even need to cut the plastic. There is no way to tell if the contents have been opened, used, manipulated or returned previously. I on the same order purchased also Crucial m2 SSD and the content came with sealed tapes on the box. Come on, Crucial, do better.

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Fast, Reliable, and Great Value!Installed the Crucial 8GB DDR5 4800MHz RAM in my system and it worked flawlessly right out of the box. Booted up with no issues, and the speed boost is definitely noticeable, especially when multitasking or running heavier apps.4800MHz gives solid performance for a single stick, and Crucial’s reputation for reliability holds true here — stable, cool, and efficient. Perfect for budget-friendly builds or upgrading to DDR5 without breaking the bank.Highly recommend for anyone looking to step into DDR5 with a trusted brand!

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.