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Two black DDR4 sticks with RGB heat spreaders

PNY Technologies, Inc.

PNY Technologies, Inc. MD16GK2D4320016XRGB- 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4 3200 desktop RAM

SKU CH-E9Q6-6M8F8 MPN MD16GK2D4320016XRGB-

16GB dual-channel DDR4 3200 kit with CL16 timing, 1.35V, RGB lighting and Intel XMP 2.0 support

  • Total capacity16 GB (2 × 8 GB)
  • Rated speedDDR4 3200 (PC4 25600)
  • CAS latencyCL16
  • Memory timings16-18-18
  • Rated voltage1.35 V
  • Buffer typeUnbuffered

Capacity 16GB (2 x 8GB)

  • 16GB dual-channel kit runs demanding apps smoothly
  • DDR4 3200 speed with CL16 latency delivers responsive performance
  • Intel XMP 2.0 profile enables one-click overclocking
  • RGB lighting syncs with Asus, Gigabyte, MSI and ASRock software
  • 35V operation keeps heat low with included spreader

16GB Dual-Channel DDR4 Kit

This 16GB kit contains two 8GB DDR4 modules rated at 3200MHz with CL16 timings. It targets enthusiasts and gamers who want a straightforward memory upgrade for heavier multitasking and smoother gameplay. The modules use a standard 288-pin desktop form factor and run at 1.35V. Intel XMP 2.0 support allows the rated speed to be enabled with a single BIOS setting.

Thermals, Noise and Power Draw

An aluminium heat spreader covers each module to dissipate heat during sustained loads. The kit operates at the standard DDR4 voltage of 1.35V, keeping power draw modest for a 3200MHz kit. No fans or moving parts are present, so the memory adds no audible noise to the system. The spreader design fits within typical DIMM clearance envelopes.

Build Integration and RGB Control

Addressable RGB lighting runs along the top edge and synchronises with Asus Aura Sync, Gigabyte RGB Fusion, MSI Mystic Light Sync and ASRock Polychrome Sync software. No extra cables or controllers are required. The kit is backwards compatible with speeds down to 2133MHz, so it will post on older DDR4 platforms while the XMP profile is tuned. Two modules populate a dual-channel configuration for optimal bandwidth.

How it compares

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

Price $67.99
Cheaper than about 57% of the 3,647 comparable items (median $90.99).
Total capacity 16 GB (2 × 8 GB)
Typical for this category: the median of 3,251 items is 16 GB.
Price per GB $4.25 per GB
Cheaper than about 82% of the 3,251 comparable items (median $6.75 per GB).

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Specifications

Product
Brand namePNY
Product lineXLR8 Gaming EPIC-X RGB
Model nameMD16GK2D4320016XRGB
Total capacity16 GB (2 × 8 GB)
Product type288-Pin PC RAM
Product colorBlack
Performance
Rated speedDDR4 3200 (PC4 25600)
Memory
CAS latencyCL16
Memory timings16-18-18
ECC supportNo
Buffer typeUnbuffered
Kit configurationDual Channel Kit
Memory profilesIntel XMP 2.0
Heat spreaderYes
Power
Rated voltage1.35 V
Size & build
Shipping weight0.15 kg
Package size168 × 127 × 18 mm
More details
LED lightingRGB

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Questions about this item

How do I install the 288-Pin DDR4 modules and enable the Intel XMP 2.0 profile?

Insert both 8GB sticks into the motherboard's matched DIMM slots for dual-channel operation, then enter the BIOS and enable the Intel XMP 2.0 profile to run at the rated 3200MHz speed and CL16 timings.

What maintenance or replacement will the RGB lighting and heat spreaders need over time?

The integrated RGB LEDs and aluminium heat spreaders are sealed units with no user-serviceable parts; dust can be removed with compressed air, but no components require scheduled replacement.

At what speed does the memory first downshift if the motherboard cannot sustain the rated frequency?

The kit is backwards compatible and will automatically downshift to the highest supported JEDEC speed, starting at 3000MHz, then 2933MHz, 2800MHz, 2666MHz, 2400MHz, or 2133MHz depending on the platform.

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