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Kingston FURY Beast 32GB (2x16GB) 5600MT/s DDR5 CL36 Desktop Memory | AMD EXPO | Kit of 2 | KF556C36BBEK2-32

Kingston FURY Beast 32GB (2x16GB) 5600MT/s DDR5 CL36 Desktop Memory | AMD EXPO | Kit of 2 | KF556C36BBEK2-32

Bottom line: The Kingston FURY Beast 32GB 5600MT/s DDR5 CL36 Desktop Memory: 5600MT/s CL36 out of the box via AMD EXPO or Intel XMP 3.0; main trade-off: 32GB (2x16GB) is thin for large local LLM or heavy VM workloads.

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Mike Perry — Hardware researcher since 2014. For desktop and laptop memory upgrades, synthesises manufacturer specs and independent reviews rather than first-hand lab testing. Core beat: GPU performance across gaming, rendering, and local-LLM inference.

Pros & Cons

Pros

  • ✓ 5600MT/s CL36 out of the box via AMD EXPO or Intel XMP 3.0
  • ✓ Low-profile heat spreader clears bulky tower coolers
  • ✓ On-die ECC corrects bit errors before they crash a session
  • ✓ Dual 32-bit subchannels improve throughput for 4K livestreams and 3D renders

Cons

  • ✗ 32GB (2x16GB) is thin for large local LLM or heavy VM workloads
  • ✗ CL36 latency trails tighter CL30 kits at the same 5600MT/s
  • ✗ No RGB lighting for builders who want a lit-up window
  • ✗ DDR5-only, so it will not drop into an older DDR4 motherboard

Manufacturer description

Kingston FURY Beast DDR5 memory provides superb speed, capacity, and reliability for next-gen gaming platforms. Level up your machine’s performance with enhanced features like on-die ECC for better stability and dual 32-bit subchannels to boost efficiency. Kingston FURY Beast DDR5 offers overclock specs for Intel XMP 3.0 and AMD EXPO with customizable profiles for speeds and timings to help you wring the most from your gaming experience, livestream at 4K+, or push animation and 3D rendering projects.

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SpecPicks scored Kingston FURY Beast 32GB 5600MT/s DDR5 CL36 Desktop Memory using a rating × review-volume × price-fit model applied to published specs and reviews across the memory (ram) category. Compare with similarly-priced alternatives in the memory (ram) category before committing. Judge it on the specification table and the price rather than on sentiment: check the figures that decide your use case, then put it side-by-side with two or three close alternatives in the Compare tool before clicking through.

Common buyer scenarios for memory (ram) of this kind: matching it to an existing build, replacing a failing part, or upgrading from a previous-generation equivalent. Check the spec table below against your current setup — particularly socket / form-factor / power-rating fields — and confirm compatibility on the retailer's listing before purchase. Prices and stock are set by the retailer and may have moved since this page was last updated.

Key Features

  • Improved stability for overclocking
  • Increased efficiency
  • Low-profile heat spreader design
  • Intel XMP 3.0
  • AMD EXPO

Full Specifications

BrandKingston
Voltage1.25 volts
RAM Size32 GB
Model NameFURY BEAST DDR5
Form FactorDIMM
Memory Speed5600 mt_s
Model NumberKF556C36BBEK2-32
Built-In MediaPrinter, power cable, toner, DVD (software and manual), quick installation guide
Item Type NameKingston Fury Beast DDR5 16GB 5600MT/s DDR5 CL36 DIMM Desktop Gaming Memory Single Module - KF556C36BBEK2-32 Black
Number of Pins288
Mfr Part NumberKF556C36BBEK2-32
Memory GenerationDDR5
Compatible DevicesDesktop
Data Transfer Rate5600 megabytes_per_second
Memory Form FactorDIMM
Additional FeaturesAuto-Overclocking
Computer Memory Size32 GB
Warranty DescriptionLimited Lifetime Warranty
RAM Memory TechnologyDDR5
Column Address Strobe LatencyCL36

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