Kingston Technology KSM64R52BS8-16MD memory module 16 GB 1 x 16 GB DDR5 6400 MT/s 288-pin DIMM

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Kingston’s KSM64R52BS8-16MD is the kind of DDR5 stick you buy when you don’t want any drama: reliable brand, sensible speed, and it should play nicely with most mainstream DDR5 platforms that explicitly support that memory tier. For UK business use, the value is less about “maximum benchmark points” and more about predictable upgrades—especially if you’re adding capacity to an existing setup and want a module that’s likely to behave without endless BIOS tweaking.

That said, at **£301.21 ex‑VAT for a single 16GB DIMM**, it’s not a bargain if you’re starting from scratch. DDR5 pricing can be volatile, but this is the sort of cost that makes me ask whether you’d be better off buying a matched pair/kit (or sizing up for the same money, depending on your motherboard’s channel setup). I’d recommend it mainly for: small upgrades where you need exactly 16GB more, users who already have compatible RAM and just want to “fill the slot,” and organisations standardising on Kingston for compatibility/support. I wouldn’t buy it if you’re rebuilding a machine or trying to maximise capacity per pound—unless your platform requires this exact configuration or the price elsewhere is even worse.