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OWC

OWC 32GB DDR5 5200 CL42 2Rx8 SODIMM memory upgrade

SKU CH-5VTF-8Y93V

Single 32 GB DDR5 5200 CL42 SODIMM upgrade for Dell Alienware M16 R1 AMD and M18 R1 AMD laptops

  • Total capacity32 GB
  • Rated speedDDR5 5200 (PC5 41600)
  • CAS latencyCL42
  • Rated voltage1.1 V
  • Buffer typeUnbuffered
  • Memory rank2Rx8

Capacity 32GB

  • 32 GB single module expands capacity for Dell Alienware M16 R1 AMD and M18 R1 AMD
  • DDR5 5200 PC5-41600 CL42 delivers high bandwidth at 1.1 V
  • 2Rx8 dual-rank unbuffered layout increases memory density per slot
  • JEDEC and RoHS compliant for warranty-safe upgrades
  • 262-pin SODIMM form factor enables straightforward DIY installation

Single 32 GB DDR5 module for Alienware AMD laptops

This 32 GB DDR5 5200 CL42 SODIMM is built for Dell Alienware M16 R1 AMD and M18 R1 AMD notebooks. It targets owners who need more capacity for multitasking, content creation or virtual machines and want a JEDEC-standard upgrade that installs without BIOS changes.

Low-voltage operation keeps thermals

Running at 1.1 V, the unbuffered non-ECC module generates minimal heat inside the tight laptop chassis. No heat spreader is fitted, so the memory relies on the system’s existing airflow and runs silently with no added fan noise or power overhead.

262-pin form factor fits the factory slot directly

The 2Rx8 rank configuration plugs into the standard DDR5 SODIMM socket on the supported Alienware models. Because it matches OEM voltage and timing specs, the upgrade is recognised automatically and leaves any remaining slot free for a second module if the platform allows dual-channel expansion.

How it compares

Measured against everything we stock in Model-Specific Memory Upgrades, at today’s prices. Recalculated every night.

Price $452.99
Typical for this category: the median of 21,161 items is $397.99.
Total capacity 32 GB
Typical for this category: the median of 20,941 items is 32 GB.
Price per GB $14.16 per GB
Pricier than about 61% of the 20,941 comparable items (median $8.19 per GB).

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Specifications

Product
Brand nameOWC
Part number5S2D52R832 GB
Total capacity32 GB
Product type262-Pin DDR5 Non-ECC SODIMM
Performance
Rated speedDDR5 5200 (PC5 41600)
Memory
CAS latencyCL42
ECC supportNo
Buffer typeUnbuffered
Memory rank2Rx8
Heat spreaderNo
Power
Rated voltage1.1 V
Compatibility
Compatible systemsDell Alienware M16 R1 AMD
Dell Alienware M18 R1 AMD

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Questions about this item

How do I install the 262-pin SODIMM in my Alienware M16 R1 AMD, and what step do people often miss?

Power off, unplug, remove the base cover, insert the module at an angle until the gold contacts are hidden, then press down until both side clips click — the step most people miss is fully seating both clips before replacing the cover.

Will this 32GB DDR5 5200 CL42 module need any firmware updates or replacement parts later?

No firmware updates are required for the memory itself; it is a non-ECC unbuffered SODIMM with no moving parts, so no scheduled maintenance or replacement components are needed.

What is the first limit I will hit under sustained heavy workloads with this CL42 1.1V kit?

The CAS latency of CL42 at DDR5-5200 sets the timing ceiling, so latency-sensitive tasks will feel that limit before bandwidth or voltage headroom becomes a factor.

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