INTRODUCTION

   DDR5 may not have taken over the market yet (understandable since high-speed DDR4 kits are still more than enough for most) but with recent modules going all the way up to 8000MHz and a theoretical maximum speed of 8400MHz (although pretty certain we'll see even faster kits eventually) it should be quite a while before we transition to DDR6 (not that DDR4 will be replaced entirely, at least not anytime soon). Still, due to high cost and/or extremely limited availability most people are not looking for DDR5 kits with speeds surpassing 6000MHz and this is where low-latency 5200-5800MHz dual-channel kits come in. Dual-channel kits like the just released Redline ST 32GB 5600MHz CL28 low-profile one by Mushkin which ended up on my desk a couple of weeks back.

   For over 28 years, Mushkin has been dedicated to helping gamers, digital artists, IT managers and professionals alike enhance their computing experience by providing reliable, high-performance products. Mushkin’s products include a complete selection of USB, SSD, and memory module upgrades for both the consumer and enterprise industries. Since the company’s founding in 1994, Mushkin has received numerous awards and commendations for quality, reliability, and technical excellence.

   The Redline ST series of DDR5 RAM by Mushkin uses their low-profile stiletto heatspreaders (31mm height) and currently includes both single (16GB) and dual (4x16GB) channel kits with frequencies going all the way up to 6000MHz (4800/5200/5600/6000MHz), timings as low as CL28 (5600 CL28 - 4800/5200/5600/6000MHz CL36 - 5200MHZ CL40) and voltages ranging from 1.2V and up to 1.35V (5600/6000MHz 1.2V - 4800/5200MHz 1.25V - 5600MHz 1.35V). The 32GB 5600MHz CL28 dual-channel kit that i have here today features single rank Hynix DRAM (unfortunately i don't know the exact die) together with temperature sensors by Montage. Finally, as with most other RAM lines by Mushkin the Redline ST DDR5 line is covered by a limited lifetime warranty. So, let's see how the latest member of the Mushkin Redline family performs.