One of the coolest parts of non-binary memory support is being able to get 96GB in two slots instead of 64GB. We test a lot of mini PCs and other systems with DDR5 SODIMMs, and there is one kit that we have standardized on purchasing. That is the Crucial 96GB DDR5-5600 SODIMM kit with 2x 48GB SODIMMs.
Crucial 96GB DDR5-5600 SODIMM Kit
Over the last year, we have tried several 96GB kits. These days, if a system supports 48GB SODIMMs, then generally, things work well. Still, there is one kit from Crucial for which we have yet to see a single issue.
This is the two SODIMM kit that we are using. The part number is CT2K48G56C46S5. As you can see, these SODIMMs are packed with sixteen DRAM packages.
While we have probably two dozen of these kits working well, of course, there are some folks who have had challenges with bad SODIMMs, but where the replacement kits work.
Final Words
There are few times when we simply say “get this one” but this is an example. This is a kit that just works even in the eclectic set of machines that we get to test. While other kits almost always work, this is the kit we do not put the “almost always” qualifier on, so long as the system supports 48GB SODIMMs. While one can get faster modules, the advantage of these modules is really the compatibility.
To be clear, Micron/ Crucial did not sponsor this in any way. This is just one case where we have tried several different kits and have standardized on this one. Also, the pricing tends to be very good for at least the US market we track. One trick we have is to also look at the single SODIMM kit. Sometimes, getting two singles costs less than a two-SODIMM kit. However, this kit is often less costly on a $/GB basis than the company’s 48GB (2x 24GB) and 64GB (2x 32GB) kits. That trend we do not often see in the data center space.
Where to Buy
We tend to order these on Amazon. If you want to purchase, here are links.
- Crucial 96GB DDR5-5600 2x 48GB SODIMM kit (Affiliate link)
- Crucial 48GB DDR5-5600 1x 48GB SODIMM (Affiliate link)
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What is the cheapest laptop one can buy today to support this 96gb kit no need for special graphic card
I’d love to see an STH review of DDR5 EEC UDIMM & RDIMM.
The EEC UDIMMs are a pain to search for it, because many searches/sites consider the onboard EEC as qualifying, which it does not.
Picked this up for my Elite Mini 800 G9. Upgraded from a single 16gb running proxmox with no issues.