Crucial Memory

Full-throttle memory for gamers, creatives, and professionals

 Crucial Memory

Introducing Crucial DDR5 Pro OC Memory: Gaming Edition

An upgrade powerful enough to intimidate your in-game enemies

Game at higher frame rates with lower latency

Industry DRAM leadership for more than 45 years

Precision-built heat spreader engineered for style and performance

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Simple to install with just a screwdriver and your system’s owner manual

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Limited lifetime warranty valid everywhere except Austria, Belgium, France and Germany, where warranty is valid for ten years from the date of purchase

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6400MT/s

16GB die density

Next-gen multi-core CPUs and stable overclocking

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Find memory to exceed your expectations

Desktop

Build an unstoppable battle station

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Laptop

Make your laptop limitless

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Server

Accelerate business-critical insights

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Every story needs a hero

You’ve chosen your adventure — now become a legend.

Annihilate your foes

Relentless speeds for your most intense gaming moments

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Every millisecond matters

Push performance to the next level with blazing speed and massive bandwidth

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How to build a gaming PC

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Turn dreams into reality

Stutter-free photo and video editing

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More “play” in plug-and-play

Installation is easy so you can dive right in

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How Crucial DRAM and SSDs speed things up for creatives

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Multitask with ease

Lag-free homework, video streaming, and messaging, all at once

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Students, teachers, and parents love Crucial technology

Remove roadblocks to your schoolwork

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Top memory and storage upgrades for students

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Go full boss-mode

Seamless performance for AI and other next-gen business apps

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Get more ROI from your tech

Crucial DRAM makes every moment an opportunity

Need

Consumer RAM vs server RAM: What’s the difference?

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Find compatible upgrades

Our trusted tools help you find compatible upgrades in seconds.

Upgrade Selector

Guided selection of your system from our comprehensive list of computers.

System Scanner

The fastest, easiest way to find compatible upgrades.

Memory FAQs

 

How much RAM do you need? And what is RAM, anyway? This quick FAQ covers the basics, so you’ll be in the know before you upgrade or build.

RAM temporarily stores data your system is actively using so it can be accessed quickly. It helps your computer run programs and switch between tasks efficiently.
 

For more information, read our article What is RAM?

On Windows, open Task Manager and check the “Performance” tab. On macOS, click the Apple menu, then “About this Mac.”

Use the Crucial System Scanner to quickly and safely check your motherboard’s specifications for compatible RAM. It’s the fastest way to see your perfect upgrade options.

 

For more information, visit our article on RAM compatibility.

8GB is generally recommended as the minimum for basic use. 16GB provides a boost for bigger applications and games, while 32GB or more can give a significant edge for serious gamers, professional workloads, and heavy multitasking.

 

For more information, visit our article on How Much RAM Do You Need for Your Computer.

RAM (random access memory) is crucial for gaming. More RAM allows for better multitasking and smoother gameplay, especially in modern games that require lots of memory. Insufficient RAM can lead to lag and slower performance.

 

When you open a game, details like textures, models and sounds are stored in RAM for quick access and smooth gameplay. Also, switching between games and other apps can be fast and seamless when you have enough RAM in your system.
 

For more information, visit our article on What Does RAM Do?

For modern gaming, 16GB of RAM is generally recommended. This makes sure you can run the latest games smoothly while handling background tasks without performance issues. While some high-end games and apps may perform optimally with 32GB, 16GB is sufficient for most gamers. Check your specific game requirements to find out how much RAM the developer recommends.

 

For more information, visit our article on How Much RAM Do I Need for Gaming?


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