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CORSAIR Vengeance RGB 16GB (2 x 8GB) 288-Pin PC RAM DDR5 5200 (PC5 41600) Desktop Memory Model CMH16GX5M2B5200C40
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- DDR5 5200 (PC5 41600)
- Timing 40-40-40-77
- CAS Latency CL40
- Voltage 1.25V
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The CORSAIR Vengeance RGB CMH16GX5M2B5200C40 is a 16GB (2 x 8GB) dual-channel DDR5-5200 desktop memory kit with CL40 timings and customizable RGB lighting, suited to DDR5 PC builders who want a coordinated, illuminated setup.
Recommended For
- Desktop builders completing a DDR5 system for everyday work, web use, and light multitasking who expect 16GB of total memory to meet their needs.
- PC builders who want two matched DDR5 modules and a coordinated RGB look for a Corsair iCUE-focused desktop setup.
- Owners of a compatible DDR5 desktop who need a basic 16GB memory kit for older or less memory-demanding games, without heavy applications running alongside them.
Real-World Use Scenarios
- For everyday browsing, email, and office tasks, this 16GB kit gives a compatible DDR5 desktop room to handle common apps together without needing a larger memory kit for basic use.
- For gaming with no demanding apps running alongside, 16GB can be workable in many games; results vary by title, and some memory-heavy games can stutter or run more smoothly with more RAM.
- For gaming while keeping a browser, Discord, or a stream open, 16GB leaves less memory for background apps; closing extras or reducing game settings may help avoid slowdowns in memory-heavy titles.
- For a black-themed PC build where visible lighting matters, the ten-zone RGB light bar can be customized in CORSAIR iCUE and coordinated with other compatible iCUE devices.
- When installing it in a compatible Intel 600- or 700-series DDR5 motherboard, enabling its XMP profile in BIOS lets the system use the kit’s tested memory profile instead of relying on default memory settings.
Spec Summary
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Best For | DDR5 desktop builds using compatible Intel 600- or 700-series systems, with a dual-channel 16GB kit |
| Capacity And Configuration | 16GB total as a 2 × 8GB dual-channel kit |
| Memory Specifications | DDR5 DIMM desktop memory with 288 pins, rated at 5200 MHz (PC5 41600), CL40 timing of 40-40-40-77, and 1.25V operating voltage |
| Compatibility And Performance Profiles | Supports Intel XMP 3.0 and AMD EXPO performance profiles, with custom XMP profiles configurable through CORSAIR iCUE |
| Heat Spreader And Lighting | Black aluminum heat spreader with RGB lighting from ten individually addressable LEDs per module; lighting profiles can be customized in CORSAIR iCUE |
| Model Identifiers | CORSAIR Vengeance RGB, model CMH16GX5M2B5200C40 |