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Single gray DDR5 memory module with aluminum heat spreader

Corsair

Corsair Vengeance 16GB DDR5 6000 CL38 desktop RAM CMK16GX5M1D6000Z38

SKU CH-DW1C-HWPGR MPN CMK16GX5M1D6000Z38

A 16GB DDR5 desktop module running at 6000 MT/s with CL38 latency, 1.35V operation, and an aluminum heat spreader for AMD and Intel platforms

  • Total capacity16 GB
  • Rated speedDDR5 6000 (PC5 48000)
  • CAS latencyCL38
  • Memory timings38-48-48-96
  • Rated voltage1.35 V
  • Memory profilesAMD EXPO / Intel XMP 3.0 / Intel XMP 3.0 and AMD EXPO
  • 16 GB DDR5 6000 CL38 for responsive multitasking
  • CAS 38 timing 38-48-48-96 reduces latency in heavy workloads
  • 35 V operation keeps power draw low under load
  • Aluminium heatspreader maintains stable thermals during extended sessions
  • AMD EXPO and Intel XMP 3.0 profiles enable one-click optimisation

16GB DDR5 6000 CL38 module

This single 16GB DDR5 6000 CL38 module targets AMD and Intel desktop builders who want a straightforward capacity upgrade. It plugs into a standard 288-pin DIMM slot and runs at 1.35V with an AMD EXPO and Intel XMP 3.0 profile for easy configuration. The gray aluminum heatspreader keeps the PCB cool inside compact cases.

Sustained load behaviour

Tightly-screened high-frequency chips maintain the rated 6000 MT/s data rate during extended rendering or compile workloads. Onboard voltage regulation delivers stable power to each IC so timings of 38-48-48-96 remain consistent without manual tuning. The module operates at the advertised CL38 latency throughout long sessions.

Build quality and daily use

A solid aluminum heatspreader covers the module, providing durable thermal transfer while clearing most CPU coolers. The low-profile height fits tight motherboard layouts and leaves room for large air towers. No RGB lighting is present, so the gray finish stays neutral in any build aesthetic.

How it compares

Measured against everything we stock in Desktop RAM, at today’s prices. Recalculated every night.

Price $206.99
Pricier than about 69% of the 3,647 comparable items (median $90.99).
Total capacity 16 GB
Typical for this category: the median of 3,251 items is 16 GB.
Price per GB $12.94 per GB
Pricier than about 80% of the 3,251 comparable items (median $6.75 per GB).

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Specifications

Product
Brand nameCORSAIR
Product lineVengeance
Model nameCMK16GX5M1D6000Z38
Part numberCMK16GX5M1D6000Z38
Total capacity16 GB
Product type288-Pin PC RAM
Product colorGray
Performance
Rated speedDDR5 6000 (PC5 48000)
Memory
CAS latencyCL38
Memory timings38-48-48-96
Memory profilesAMD EXPO / Intel XMP 3.0 / Intel XMP 3.0 and AMD EXPO
Heat spreaderYes
Power
Rated voltage1.35 V
Size & build
Shipping weight0.05 kg
Package size157 × 76 × 1 mm
Compatibility
Recommended forAMD & Intel Compatible / AMD 600 Series / AMD 800 Series / AMD B650 / High Performance or Gaming Memory / Intel 600 Series / Intel B660 / Intel B670 / Intel B760 / Intel Compatible / Intel Z690 / Intel Z790 / Intel Z890
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LED lightingNone

Questions about this item

Will this single 16 GB DDR5 module run at 6000 MT/s on my AMD B650 board without manual tuning?

Yes — the module carries an AMD EXPO profile rated at 6000 MT/s with timings of 38-48-48-96 at 1.35 V, so enabling EXPO in the BIOS applies those settings automatically.

Is the gray aluminum heatspreader low-profile enough to clear a large tower CPU cooler?

The Vengeance heatspreader is designed for broad cooler compatibility; its compact height fits under most tower coolers, but you should verify the cooler’s specified RAM clearance against the module’s physical dimensions.

Can I add a second identical stick later to run dual-channel on an Intel Z790 platform?

Absolutely — buying a second CMK16GX5M1D6000Z38 gives you a matched 2 × 16 GB kit, and the modules also include Intel XMP 3.0 profiles for 6000 MT/s operation on Z790 boards.

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