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Kingston FURY Beast 16GB (2x8GB) 5600MT/s DDR5 CL36 RGB Desktop Memory Kit of 2 | Infrared Syncing | AMD EXPO | KF556C36BBEAK2-16

Kingston FURY Beast 16GB (2x8GB) 5600MT/s DDR5 CL36 RGB Desktop Memory Kit of 2

Status: Kingston FURY Beast 16GB (16GB (2x8GB) DDR5 desktop DIMM kit): Unavailable on Amazon as of . Closest in-stock match (same 16GB (2x8GB) DDR5 desktop DIMM): Kingston FURY Beast 16GB, $363.99 on Amazon as of 2026-10-06 10:26 UTC (price may vary). eBay sellers may still list this model new or used.

Bottom line: The Kingston FURY Beast 16GB is a specs-and-price decision rather than a crowd-consensus one in the memory (ram) category. Check the specification table below against one or two close alternatives — on price and spec fit, not on star ratings.

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Currently unavailable on Amazon. Not the same product — an in-stock alternative with matching specs:

Same 16GB (2x8GB) DDR5 desktop DIMM: Kingston FURY Beast 16GB — $363.99 on Amazon as of 2026-10-06 10:26 UTC (price may vary).

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

  • ✓ Enhanced RGB lighting with new heat spreader design

Cons

  • ✗ Confirm socket / form-factor / power-rating compatibility against your build before ordering
  • ✗ Price, stock, shipping and returns are set by the retailer and may have changed since this page was last updated

Manufacturer description

Kingston FURY Beast DDR5 RGB delivers speeds up to 6800MT/s. Featuring Infrared Sync Technology to keep the vibrant customizable lighting in perfect sync, available with sleek black or white heat spreaders, and support for Intel XMP 3.0 and AMD EXPO.

SpecPicks Verdict

SpecPicks scored Kingston FURY Beast 16GB (2x8GB) 5600MT/s DDR5 CL36 RGB Desktop… 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

  • Enhanced RGB lighting with new heat spreader design
  • Patented Kingston FURY Infrared Sync Technology
  • Improved stability for overclocking
  • Intel XMP 3.0
  • AMD EXPO

Full Specifications

BrandKingston
Voltage1.25 volts
RAM Size8 GB
Model NameKF556C36BBEAK2-16
Unit Count1 Count
Form FactorDIMM
Memory Speed5600 MHz
Model NumberKF556C36BBEAK2-16
Number of Pins288
Mfr Part NumberKF556C36BBEAK2-16
Memory GenerationDDR5
Compatible DevicesDesktop
Data Transfer Rate44800 megabytes_per_second
Memory Form FactorDIMM
Additional FeaturesDDR5, RGB Lighting, overclocking
Computer Memory Size8 GB
Warranty DescriptionLifetime
RAM Memory TechnologyDDR5
Column Address Strobe LatencyCL36
Global Trade Identification Number00740617331943
Full listing titleKingston FURY Beast 16GB (2x8GB) 5600MT/s DDR5 CL36 RGB Desktop Memory Kit of 2 | Infrared Syncing | AMD EXPO | KF556C36BBEAK2-16

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Amazon shows no buyable offer for Kingston FURY Beast 16GB at the last check. The closest in-stock match with the same 16GB (2x8GB) DDR5 desktop DIMM is Kingston FURY Beast 16GB. SpecPicks earns a small commission on qualifying purchases — thank you for supporting independent review work.

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