KF552C40BWA-16 Kingston 1x16GB DDR5 UDIMM RAM

High-Performance DDR5 UDIMM Workstation Memory featuring XMP-tuned bandwidth with the KF552C40BWA-16

The KF552C40BWA-16 is a 16GB DDR5-5200 unbuffered UDIMM designed for desktop and workstation platforms where memory frequency and stable timings materially influence CPU-limited throughput. By targeting modern Intel Core and AMD Ryzen generations that support DDR5, the KF552C40BWA-16 enables higher effective bandwidth and improved responsiveness for mixed compute and interactive workloads.

In DDR5 architectures, performance scaling depends on matching DIMM capability to the platform’s memory controller and BIOS training. The KF552C40BWA-16 supports Intel XMP profiles to streamline deployment while retaining JEDEC compatibility for baseline operation. As a 288-pin, single-rank x8, 64-bit module, it supports efficient channel population strategies and predictable latency behavior at CL40-40-40. For systems with heavy PCIe expansion and high-speed NVMe storage, the KF552C40BWA-16 helps keep memory access from becoming the bottleneck during data staging, compilation, and content pipelines.

Why Choose the KF552C40BWA-16?

The KF552C40BWA-16 provides a practical density-to-performance balance for DDR5 upgrades, enabling consistent memory bandwidth without the operational overhead of registered memory. It scales cleanly in dual-channel workstation builds, supports repeatable XMP-based provisioning across fleets, and is well-suited to environments where deterministic stability and maintainability are prioritized over experimental overclocking.

Kingston engineers its DRAM products with an emphasis on component validation, controlled firmware and profile behavior, and compatibility aligned to current motherboard ecosystems. This approach supports enterprise-style deployment practices, including standardized configurations, predictable lifecycle management, and alignment with modern platform power and signal integrity requirements.

Key Applications:

• DDR5 workstation platform upgrades
• Content creation and media encoding
• Software development and compilation
• CAD and light 3D workloads
• Prosumer gaming and streaming PCs

At Happyware - Server Hardware you benefit from bulk order discount options for standardized KF552C40BWA-16 rollouts and non-binding offers tailored to your platform, capacity targets, and deployment schedule.