Package and its Contents
Crucial DDR5 memory arrived in a retail package, a flat, transparent box. The package is the same as in the previously reviewed Crucial memory. It’s close to what we can see in the current server memory series from various manufacturers.
The package contains two memory modules and nothing else. The installation is straightforward, and even less advanced users can handle it without problems. If there is any problem, then the manual and additional info can be found on the Crucial website.
The memory modules look very standard. We will find 16 memory chips and power modules on the black PCB. The same as with the previously tested Crucial memory, I like how it looks. It’s simple, but many users expect that without anything fancy. The main difference compared to the 32GB kit (16GB modules) is that the 64GB kit (32GB modules) has memory chips on both sides of the PCB.
While we were preparing this review, Crucial released the Pro series of its latest RAM. If you wish for heatsinks and about the exact specifications, then the Pro series is for you. If you can live without heatsinks on RAM modules, the classic version will be slightly cheaper. Crucial RAM doesn’t offer RGB illumination in both options, and it looks like a gaming memory series like Ballistix won’t appear on the market soon.
Heatsinks are not required as modules use 1.1V and, during work, have at least 30°C below their maximum operating temperature. Commercial DDR5 is rated at 85°C, but the maximum safe temperature is even higher.
