OWC
OWC 16GB DDR5 4800 PC5-38400 CL40 1Rx8 288-pin 1.1V ECC Registered RDIMM Memory RAM Module Upgrade Compatible with Dell Precision Workstation 5860 5860XL 7960 7960XL Towers and 7960 Rack
Enterprise ECC Stability
Validated by C.R. Vinoth Kumar ยท Founder & Senior Editor
This is an Error Correcting Code (ECC) server module designed to prevent silent data corruption in 24/7 server environments (like TrueNAS/ZFS or enterprise workloads). Ensure your motherboard and CPU officially support ECC before purchasing.
Current price
$529.99$33.12/GBAs of May 30, 2026 ยท Verify on Amazon ยท Price subject to change
$/GB vs DDR5 market avg
222% above avgAt $33.12/GB โ DDR5 market rate.
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At a Glance
Strengths
- Compatible with AMD Threadripper 7000 (TRX50) and AMD Threadripper PRO 7000 (sWRX9)
Limitations
- 222% above the overall DDR5 market average $/GB
- Below-average customer rating (3.1โ )
- Limited price history โ recently added to tracking, trends not yet available
- Requires ECC-compatible CPU and motherboard โ not supported on most consumer platforms
- Availability unconfirmed โ may be out of stock or delisted
All points are derived from price data, customer ratings, and product specifications โ not editorial opinion. Updated daily.
Is This RAM Right for You?
Based on 16GB DDR5 ECC DIMM specifications.
ECC RAM is not supported on gaming platforms (consumer CPUs/boards)
ECC RAM requires server-grade hardware โ not compatible with standard office PCs
ECC RAM protects long renders from silent data corruption โ ideal for professional workstations
ECC RAM detects and corrects memory errors โ required for data-critical servers and ZFS storage
This is a desktop DIMM โ laptop upgrades require SO-DIMM modules. See Laptop RAM Prices for compatible options.
Verdicts based on capacity, form factor, and ECC specifications โ not editorial opinion. Capacity recommendations reflect 2026 software requirements.
Price History
Updated daily โ track price trends over time
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$529.99
38d Low
$529.99
38d High
$529.99
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$529.99
Z-Score Deviation
Fair / Average Price
Deviation: -1.00ฯ
This product is currently priced within normal historical margins.
Specifications
Memory TypeDDR generation (DDR4 vs DDR5) ยท guide | DDR5 |
CapacityTotal kit memory size ยท guide | 16GB |
| Kit Config | โ Single stick โ runs in single-channel mode. Buy 2ร for dual-channel performance. |
CAS LatencyClock cycles response delay ยท guide | CL40 |
Form FactorDIMM (Desktop) vs SO-DIMM (Laptop) | RDIMM |
ECCError-correcting capability ยท guide | Yes |
VoltageOperating voltage level | 1.1V |
ASIN | B0CLZ12WDD |
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Compatible Platforms
Always verify with your motherboard's QVL before purchasing.
Cheaper Alternatives
Same 16GB DDR5 โ lower $/GB than this product
NEMIX RAM
16GB 1X16GB DDR5 5600MHZ PC5-44800 1Rx8 1.1V CL46 288-PIN ECC Unbuffered UDIMM NEMIX RAM Desktop PC Memory Compatible with Dell PowerEdge T360 Tower Server22% cheaper/GB
Ranked by lowest $/GB. Same 16GB DDR5 DIMM only. Prices updated daily.
DDR5 Price by Capacity
Average $/GB across all DDR5 modules in the database
| Capacity | Avg $/GB |
|---|---|
| 8GB | $17.28/GB |
| 16GBThis product | $18.93/GB |
| 32GB | $17.28/GB |
| 64GB | $13.71/GB |
| 128GB | $3.27/GB |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is the OWC 16GB DDR5 compatible with my motherboard?
This module is compatible with AMD Threadripper 7000 (TRX50), AMD Threadripper PRO 7000 (sWRX9). 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 $529.99 ($33.12/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 โ most consumer platforms do not support ECC. See our ECC RAM guide for platform compatibility details.
How does OWC RAM compare to other brands?
OWC has 89 modules tracked with an average customer rating of 4.4โ . Browse all OWC modules or use the comparison tool to see how it stacks up against Corsair, G.Skill, Kingston, and Crucial.
Is 16GB of RAM enough for gaming in 2026?
16GB is the minimum recommended for gaming in 2026. Most AAA titles use 12โ16GB alongside Discord and a browser. 32GB is the sweet spot if you also stream, record, or run VMs.
What is the difference between a single 16GB stick and a 2ร8GB kit?
A single 16GB stick runs in single-channel mode, using only one memory channel. A 2ร8GB kit of the same total capacity runs in dual-channel mode, doubling memory bandwidth and improving real-world performance by 10โ30%. For best performance, always buy RAM in matched pairs.
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Expertly Curated by C.R. Vinoth Kumar
Lead Hardware AnalystC.R. Vinoth Kumar is a senior systems systems engineer and memory hardware architect with over 12 years of experience benchmarking computer components, building performance virtualization servers, and assembling local LLM inference rigs. Every memory module tracked in our database is mathematically checked using custom telemetry to isolate nanosecond CAS latency bounds, price-per-gigabyte market averages, and Ryzen/Intel platform pairings.
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