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OWC 16GB DDR5 5200 CL42 1Rx8 288-pin 1.1V Non-ECC UDIMM desktop RAM

SKU CH-30TH-FNZEG

A 16 GB DDR5 module running at 5200 MT/s with CL42 latency and 1.1 V operation for desktop upgrades

  • Total capacity16 GB
  • Rated speedDDR5 5200 (PC5 41600)
  • CAS latencyCL42
  • Rated voltage1.1 V
  • Buffer typeUnbuffered
  • Recommended forDesktops
  • 16GB DDR5 5200 module adds responsive multitasking capacity
  • CL42 latency at 5200 speed delivers snappy data access
  • 1V operation reduces system power draw
  • 288-pin unbuffered DIMM fits standard desktop slots
  • JEDEC and RoHS compliant for warranty-safe upgrades

16GB DDR5 5200 desktop module

This single 16GB DDR5 5200 UDIMM is built for desktop, workstation, NAS and all-in-one systems that accept 288-pin unbuffered non-ECC memory. It runs at the JEDEC-standard 1.1V and carries a CL42 latency rating.

Thermals noise and power draw

The module operates at the standard 1.1V DDR5 voltage without a heat spreader, so it adds minimal heat and draws no extra power beyond the memory slot rating. Silent passive cooling keeps acoustics unchanged in normal desktop workloads.

JEDEC PC5-41600 compliance

Fully compliant with JEDEC PC5-41600 specifications and ROHS compliant, the module is a warranty-safe upgrade tested to meet or exceed OEM requirements. This single rating confirms the part will function correctly in any board that supports the standard.

How it compares

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

Price $226.99
Pricier than about 71% 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 $14.19 per GB
Pricier than about 84% of the 3,251 comparable items (median $6.75 per GB).

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Specifications

Product
Brand nameOWC
Part number5U2D51R816 GB
Total capacity16 GB
Product colorBlack
Performance
Rated speedDDR5 5200 (PC5 41600)
Memory
CAS latencyCL42
ECC supportNo
Buffer typeUnbuffered
Heat spreaderNo
Power
Rated voltage1.1 V
Compatibility
Recommended forDesktops
More details
LED lightingNone

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Questions about this item

How do I install the 288-pin DDR5 UDIMM and what step do people get wrong?

Align the notch on the module with the slot key, press down firmly until both retention clips snap shut, and verify the system detects 16 GB at 5200 MHz. The step often missed is pressing evenly on both ends so both clips engage at once.

What maintenance or replacement will this 16 GB DDR5 module need later?

No routine maintenance is required; the module has no heat spreader or LEDs to clean. Replacement is only needed if a memory test reports errors or the system fails to post, at which point the limited lifetime warranty covers a swap.

What limit shows up first under sustained use with this CL42 1.1 V DDR5 memory?

The primary limit is the JEDEC-standard CL42 latency at 5200 MHz; sustained workloads will hit that timing ceiling before voltage or thermal constraints become a factor.

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