Crucial
OWC 8GB Replacement for Crucial CT8G48C40S5 - DDR5 4800 PC5-38400 CL40 1Rx16 262-pin 1.1V Non-ECC SODIMM Memory RAM Module Upgrade
At $22.50/GB — DDR5 market rate.
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At a Glance
Strengths
- +Limited Lifetime Warranty from Crucial
Limitations
- −123% above the overall DDR5 market average $/GB
- −No customer reviews available yet on Amazon
- −Limited price history — recently added to tracking, trends not yet available
- −Single-stick configuration — runs in single-channel mode unless paired with another stick
All points are derived from price data, customer ratings, and product specifications — not editorial opinion. Updated daily.
Is This RAM Right for You?
Based on 8GB DDR5 ECC SO-DIMM specifications.
Laptop RAM — suitable for gaming laptops with compatible slots
8GB handles basic office tasks — may slow with many tabs open
ECC RAM protects long renders from silent data corruption — ideal for professional workstations
ECC RAM detects and corrects memory errors — required for data-critical servers and ZFS storage
SO-DIMM form factor — correct type for laptop memory upgrades. Verify your laptop has an accessible slot.
Verdicts based on capacity, form factor, and ECC specifications — not editorial opinion. Capacity recommendations reflect 2026 software requirements.
Price History
Updated daily — track price trends over time
Specifications
| Memory Type | DDR5 |
| Capacity | 8GB |
| CAS Latency | CL40 |
| Form Factor | SO-DIMM |
| ECC | Yes |
| Voltage | 1.1V |
| ASIN | B0CLWZH4PS |
Compatible Platforms
Always verify with your motherboard's QVL before purchasing.
DDR5 Price by Capacity
Average $/GB across all DDR5 modules in the database
| Capacity | Avg $/GB |
|---|---|
| 8GBThis product | $18.20/GB |
| 16GB | $18.92/GB |
| 32GB | $18.12/GB |
| 64GB | $20.45/GB |
| 128GB | $26.14/GB |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Crucial 8GB DDR5 compatible with my motherboard?
This module is compatible with Laptop — DDR5 SO-DIMM. Always verify with your motherboard's QVL (Qualified Vendor List) before purchasing, as compatibility can vary by board revision.
Is this DDR5 module a good deal right now?
At $179.99 ($22.50/GB), this module is priced near the DDR5 market average. Check the price history chart above to see if prices have been trending up or down recently.
What is DDR5 RAM used for?
This is an ECC (Error-Correcting Code) RAM module designed for servers, workstations, and NAS systems where data integrity is critical. ECC RAM detects and corrects single-bit memory errors automatically. It requires a compatible CPU and motherboard — most consumer platforms do not support ECC. See our ECC RAM guide for platform compatibility details.
How does Crucial RAM compare to other brands?
Crucial has 127 modules tracked with an average customer rating of 4.6★. Browse all Crucial modules or use the comparison tool to see how it stacks up against Corsair, G.Skill, Kingston, and Crucial.
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