Kingston Technology KSM56R46BS8PMI-24HMI memory module 24 GB 1 x 24 GB DDR5 5600 MT/s 288-pin DIMM

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AI-generated summary

At £455.20 ex‑VAT for a single 24GB DDR5 DIMM, this Kingston KSM56R46BS8PMI-24HMI is only really “good value” if you specifically need an oddball capacity for a known server/workstation slot layout and you’re buying for reliability over flexibility. Kingston memory is usually solid and predictable in enterprise-ish builds, and DDR5 at this speed can be perfectly fine for general compute workloads—but the price is the sticking point: in many cases you’ll get better performance-per-pound by buying matched kits (multiple sticks) or by targeting a less expensive density option that lets you keep your memory channels balanced.

Who it suits: admins building or repairing systems that accept single-module swaps (e.g., you’re replacing a failed DIMM and don’t need to re-populate everything), environments that value compatibility and low-fuss support, and businesses standardising on Kingston parts to reduce “it works in one box” headaches. Who should think twice: budget-conscious SMBs, anyone trying to maximise memory throughput rather than just plug capacity into one slot, and teams where you can buy a kit instead—because paying a premium for one stick often means you’re leaving performance and/or cost efficiency on the table. If you tell me the server/workstation model and whether it needs to be a single-stick upgrade or a full memory refresh, I can sanity-check whether this is likely to be the right kind of spend.