Crucial 8GB DDR4 SDRAM Memory Module

Upgrade your desktop performance with Crucial’s 8GB DDR4 SDRAM memory module. This 288-pin DIMM delivers reliable, high-speed memory for gaming, heavy multitasking, and demanding applications. With DDR4-2666 speed (PC4-21333), CL19 latency, and a low 1.20V operating voltage, you’ll experience snappier load times, smoother multitasking, and improved overall system responsiveness. Designed as a registered memory module, it’s built for stability in compatible desktops and workstations, ensuring your system stays responsive under load. Whether you are building a new rig, refreshing an aging PC, or upgrading a workstation for video editing, 3D rendering, or data analysis, this Crucial module is engineered to provide consistent performance and dependable uptime. It supports a wide range of workloads, from everyday productivity to immersive gaming, by delivering a dependable memory foundation that helps your processor access data quickly and efficiently.

• High-speed DDR4 performance: This 8GB module runs at 2666 MHz (PC4-21333), translating to faster data transfer, reduced bottlenecks, and smoother gameplay. Paired with CL19 latency, it minimizes memory wait times in demanding tasks such as open-world games, large photo or video projects, and virtualization workloads. The enhanced bandwidth helps your system respond quickly to multitasking and memory-intensive applications, enabling snappier window switching and faster application launches.
• Registered memory for stability: The registered signaling design adds an extra buffer to protect data as it travels between memory and the CPU, improving signal integrity in compatible systems. This makes it an ideal choice for workstations, servers, or high-end desktops that require reliable performance under heavy load, long sessions, and memory-siphoning tasks like live streaming, 4K video editing, or complex simulations.
• Efficient, low-voltage operation: Operating at 1.20V reduces power consumption and heat output compared with higher-voltage DDR4 modules. This helps keep temperatures down, contributes to quieter cooling, and supports energy-efficient builds for extended sessions and ongoing benchmarks.
• Desktops-ready, 288-pin DIMM: The standard 288-pin DIMM form factor ensures compatibility with many desktops and workstations that support DDR4 memory. This module is designed to slot into compatible motherboards with ease, often requiring no BIOS updates to recognize the new capacity, and it can be mixed with other memory modules under proper guidelines.
• Ideal upgrade for gaming and productivity: An extra 8GB of DDR4 memory can significantly improve system responsiveness, reduce texture loading stutters, and enhance multitasking in modern games and productivity tools. This module provides a solid foundation for smooth multitasking—think multiple browser tabs, editing software, virtual machines, and streaming—without waiting on the memory subsystem.

Technical Details of Crucial 8GB DDR4 SDRAM Memory Module

• Capacity: 8GB
• Memory Type: DDR4 SDRAM
• Speed: DDR4-2666 (PC4-21333)
• Latency: CL19
• Voltage: 1.20V
• Module Type: Registered
• Pins: 288-pin
• Form Factor: Desktop DIMM

How to install Crucial 8GB DDR4 SDRAM Memory Module

Follow these steps to install the memory module safely and effectively in a compatible desktop system:

• Power down the computer completely and unplug the power cord. Ground yourself to discharge static electricity.
• Open the computer case and locate the memory slots near the CPU socket. Identify an available DDR4 DIMM slot or the slot pair you plan to populate.
• Hold the memory module by its edges and align the notch with the slot key. Insert the module straight into the slot and apply even pressure on both ends until the latches click into place.
• If you are replacing existing modules, remove them by gently pressing the retaining clips outward and lifting the module free. Install the new 8GB module(s) in the correct orientation and reseat all modules firmly.
• Reconnect power, boot the system, and enter BIOS/UEFI to verify that the memory is detected at 2666 MHz and 1.20V. If your motherboard supports XMP or memory timing profiles, enable them according to the motherboard’s guidance to ensure the module runs at its rated speed.

Frequently asked questions

• Q: What does it mean that this memory is registered?

  A: Registered memory uses a register to buffer memory signals, improving stability and signal integrity in compatible systems under heavy workloads. It is commonly used in servers, workstations, and high-end desktops that demand robust reliability during extended compute sessions.

• Q: Is this memory compatible with all desktop motherboards?

  A: Compatibility depends on the motherboard supporting DDR4 registered memory and the 288-pin DIMM form factor. Check your motherboard’s documentation or the QVL (Qualified Vendors List) to confirm support for registered DDR4 modules.

• Q: Can I mix this module with other RAM?

  A: In many systems you can mix modules, but for best results you should align speed, latency, and voltage with your existing memory and verify that your system can operate at the lowest common speed. Always consult your motherboard manual for guidance.

• Q: Will this memory improve gaming performance?

  A: Upgrading to 8GB of DDR4 memory can improve frame rates, reduce texture loading times, and smooth multitasking in games, especially if your system previously ran memory-constrained. Results vary by game, CPU, GPU, and overall system configuration.