PNY DDR5 SODIMM Kits Announced, Giving You High Performance RAM for Your Gaming Laptop
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As PC gaming continues to evolve, so do the requirements to play games, and one of the big ones in recent years has been memory. While it used to be fine to run games with just 16GB of RAM, it seems more and more titles are starting to push for higher requirements, with 16GB now becoming more of a baseline rather than a recommendation. It’s not much of an issue for the everyday desktop gamer, but for those who have purchased a gaming laptop over the last few years, that costly expense has quickly started to lose more and more value.
Luckily, PNY has just revealed a new DDR5 SODIMM kit to put new life into those DDR5-equipped laptops.
PNY 32GB and 64GB DDR5 SODIMM Kits Can Help Breath New Life Into Gaming Laptops
One of the best things about owning a gaming desktop is its upgradability, which allows you to swap out several components without having to buy an entire new system. Unfortunately, gaming laptops don’t have that luxury, limiting upgradability to a few components, such as storage and, at times, memory. That’s sort of the sacrifice you get, though, when you’re getting a laptop that essentially has the same power as your gaming tower, though at a fraction of the size, allowing you to take it anywhere you want without any hassle.
Still, as powerful as your laptop may be, if you’re stuck with one that only has 16GB of memory, you may have noticed, as of late, a bit of a struggle to keep up with some of the most demanding games. Lucky for you, PYN has you covered with their new kits. Here’s a breakdown of what they have to offer (via press release)
Next Generation Technology
PNY Performance DDR5 is built to support the growing lineup of motherboards compatible with the new DDR5 memory standard. This cutting-edge technology introduces a host of new features previously unavailable or limited in earlier generations of notebook memory. DDR5 enables higher-density modules, with capacities up to four times greater per module than DDR4 and supports faster standard frequencies. PNY’s Performance DDR5 memory offers speeds of 5600MHz for outstanding performance and is available in 64GB (2x32GB) and 32GB (2x16GB) kits.3
Packed with Features
The DDR5 modules will operate at ultra-low 1.1 volts and feature on-die ECC support which increases efficiency. Existing DDR4 memory relies on the motherboard to handle voltage conversion, but DDR5 supports that conversion on-module resulting in lower voltage wear and less noise generation. Thanks to the on-module PMIC (Power Management IC), DDR5 provides enhanced power management with higher headroom for voltage adjustments and improved efficiency.
Product Specification
- Frequency: 5600MHz (PC5-44800)3
- Capacities: 64GB Kit (2x32GB), 32GB Kit (2x16GB)
- Voltage: 1.1V
- CAS Latency: 46
- Warranty: Limited Lifetime & 24/7 U.S. Based Technical Support
Product Availability
PNY’s new Performance DDR5 Notebook Memory kits will be available at major retailers in mid-January.
- 64GB (2x32GB): $149.992
- 32GB (2x16GB): $82.992
That’s not a bad memory upgrade for DDR5; the kits’ prices are comparable to desktop gaming. No release date has been set outside of a mid-January arrival at participating retailers.
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