Is the current generation of the Framework Laptop 16 compatible with the following RAM: Crucial RAM 64GB Kit (2x32GB) DDR5 5600MHz (CT2K32G56C46S5)?
On the “What DRAM/memory is supported by Framework Laptop 16?” FAQ page, DDR5 Validated Module List table, there is a line containing:
Crucial CT2K16G56C46S5 32GB DDR5-5600 SO-DIMM OK - Limited validation
The CT2K16G56C46S5 kit is 2x16GB, so is this a mistake?
Maybe they mean 32B as the total capacity?
In the end, basically all DDR5 modules following standard JEDEC timings should be compatible. Just make sure that the RAM is running at 5600Mhz JEDEC not 5600+Mhz XMP/EXPO.
The Framework 16 does not support EXPO, so it will run at the slower JEDEC timing.
Crucial RAM kits work quite well (I’m using one in my FW16), even if they aren’t listed in the official support page.
Ah yes the “Amazon’s Choice”.
It is a valid question, aside from JDEC/EXPO/XMP. Because some systems (I have heard) do not like faster DDR5. Like, 6400, or whatever.
I am glad to hear it work.
I’ve got that CT2K16G56C46S5 (2x16GB) set in my FW16 and I haven’t had any issues. I don’t see why the 32 GB version would be a problem. It seems to be they’re labeled by the size of the single stick. I would think it possible to buy just a single (1x16GB) and it would probably be the same CT2K16G56C46S5.
It should work fine. Crucial is reliable and efficient. I got an excellent deal on a 64 GB set that I hopped on immediately otherwise would have gone with Crucial.
Kingston FURY Impact 64GB (2x32GB) 5600MT/s DDR5 CL40
as an owner of the exact same RAM kit I confirm that id DOES work on FW16 
I would be interested on the temps. When I benchmark the iGPU with Heaven, the RAM reached 85 degrees C. And that’s on my 32GB kit.
I set the graphics setting in BIOS to “gaming” or whatever, allocating 4GB for the Radeon 780M.
I have also had experiences with my RAM reaching 80+ C when running some programs.
Hopefully, this is within operating temperatures and does not reduce the longevity of the modules. The RAM chips are rated for a maximum temperature of 105C but that definitely shouldn’t be the target range.
Unfortunately, there doesn’t seem to be a great way to add cooling to the modules so they do not become so hot. Maybe adding thermal pads to make contact with the midplate would help, but they would have to be quite thick to reach.