



Kingston FURY Beast Black 16GB DDR5 5600MHz CL40 - KF556C40BB-16 memory
- Compatibility
- Desktop
- RAM type
- DDR5
- Capacity
- 16GB
- Memory frequency (MHz)
- 5600 MHz
- Modules
- 1 x 16GB
Description
Kingston FURY Beast Black 16GB DDR5 5600MHz CL40 is a solid single-rank desktop module that is a good upgrade for modern systems transitioning to DDR5. With a capacity of 16GB and a frequency of 5600MHz, this RAM is aimed at mid-range gaming and productivity, where you seek a balance between speed and price. The latency CL40 is typical for DDR5 in this class and is perfectly adequate for everyday tasks, gaming, and heavier applications. The black heatsink provides better cooling without unnecessary lights and RGB decoration.
What you get: one module 1 x 16GB, which is convenient if you want to leave room for a future upgrade to 32GB or 64GB without changing the current stick. The frequency of 5600MHz at 1.2V means you get good bandwidth without overloading the power supply and temperatures. The built-in heatsink helps the module run stably under prolonged load – long gaming sessions, renders, or working with many open applications. The lack of ECC and RGB positions it as a purely gaming/home solution, without unnecessary extras that would increase the price.
- Memory type DDR5, which gives you higher frequency and better overall bandwidth compared to DDR4 platforms.
- Capacity of 16GB is sufficient for modern games, a browser with many tabs, and standard work tasks.
- Configuration 1 x 16GB provides flexibility for future upgrades without changing the existing module.
- Memory frequency 5600MHz helps for better system responsiveness in games and heavy applications.
- Latency CL40 is normal for DDR5 in this class and offers stable performance for everyday use and gaming.
- Built-in heatsink in black color helps cool the chips and provides more stable operation under prolonged load.
- Operating voltage 1.2 V helps for lower consumption and lower temperatures compared to higher voltage modules.
- 99 months warranty gives you long-term peace of mind about the module's reliability.
Who it is suitable for: this module is a good choice for desktop configurations with DDR5, aimed at mid-range gaming, office work, programming, and light to medium creative work. It is also suitable if you are building a clean build without RGB and want to fill only one slot to have room for an easy upgrade. If you are chasing extreme overclocking or need a lot of RAM for heavy renders and professional video, it is more advisable to think about larger capacity or a set of several modules.
The most sensible thing here is the combination of DDR5 5600MHz, 16GB capacity, and a stable heatsink, without unnecessary extras – a practical module that gets the job done and leaves money for a stronger CPU or GPU.
Full specifications
- Manufacturer
-
Kingston
- Product code
- KF556C40BB-16
- Compatibility
- Desktop
- RAM type
- DDR5
- Capacity
- 16GB
- Memory frequency (MHz)
- 5600
- Modules
- 1 x 16GB
- Heatsink
- Yes
- Latency (CL)
- CL40
- Error correction (ECC)
- No
- RGB lighting
- No
- Warranty
- 99 months
- Color
-
Black
- Voltage
- 1.2 V
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