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How to: Read the CORSAIR memory part number

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CORSAIR memory part numbers are meant to be understood at a glance. Use this article to see what the information in the part number means.

For this article, we will use the following part number as an example: CMK32GX4M2Z3200C16W. We will break down what each part of the number means below:

  • CM: Corsair Memory.
  • K: The memory kit line; in this case, it is part of the LPX line.
  • 32G: The total capacity of the memory kit and the sum of all modules' capacities; in this case, the total capacity of all memory modules added together is 32GB.
  • X4: The DDR generation of the memory kit; in this case, it is DDR4.
  • M2: The number of modules in the kit; in this case, combined with the "32G" part of the number, there are 2 memory modules, with each module having a capacity of 16GB.
  • Z: The model version, which denotes platform compatibility; for DDR5, the model refers to the PMIC range of the kit.
  • 3200: The number of megatransfers per second when the overclock profile is enabled.
    • Please note that default operating frequency and timing will vary by kit, so consult the technical specs on the product page of your memory kit for more information.
  • C16: The CAS latency; in this example, the CAS latency is 16.
  • W: The color of the heatsink; if no letter is present at the end of the part number, then the heatsink will be black.

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