Kingston FURY Beast 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3600MHz CL17 Kit
Kingston
Kingston FURY Beast 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3600MHz CL17 Kit
The Kingston FURY Beast 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3600MHz CL17 Kit is a dual-module desktop memory kit designed for enthusiasts and gamers who want to push their system beyond standard JEDEC speeds without a complex setup. It supports Intel XMP 2.0 for straightforward overclocking to DDR4-3600 and carries an AMD Ryzen Ready designation, making it suitable for both major platform ecosystems. The low-profile heat spreader and gold contact fingers round out a kit built for reliable daily use in high-performance desktop builds.
Why this product
Two XMP profiles for flexible tuning
Profile #1 runs at DDR4-3600 CL17-21-21 @ 1.35V for maximum throughput; Profile #2 offers DDR4-3000 CL15-17-17 @ 1.35V for tighter latency. Switching between them requires only an XMP-capable motherboard.
Intel XMP 2.0 and AMD Ryzen Ready
It is certified for Intel Extreme Memory Profiles 2.0 and carries AMD Ryzen Ready status, covering the two dominant desktop CPU platforms without needing manual timing entry.
Ships as a matched dual-channel kit
Both modules are factory-tested together at rated speeds, so they install as a validated pair rather than two individual sticks that may need separate validation.
Gold contact fingers for stable seating
Each 288-pin DIMM uses gold-plated contact fingers, which resist oxidation and support consistent electrical contact over repeated installations.
Low-profile heat spreader
At 34.1 mm tall, the integrated heat spreader is designed to fit in cases and alongside CPU coolers where taller RAM kits would cause clearance conflicts.
Limited Lifetime Warranty
Kingston backs this kit with a Limited Lifetime Warranty, covering it for as long as the buyer owns it.
- Kit Capacity16GB (2×8GB)
- Speed (XMP)DDR4-3600
- CAS LatencyCL17
- Voltage (XMP)1.35V
- Form Factor288-Pin DIMM
- WarrantyLimited Lifetime
- SKUKIN-6530
- EAN740617319781
- Compatible with Intel XMP 2.0-capable motherboards for automatic DDR4-3600 profile activation.
- AMD Ryzen Ready — validated for use in AMD Ryzen platform builds.
- Fits any standard 288-pin DIMM slot on a DDR4 desktop motherboard.
- Without XMP enabled in BIOS, modules default to JEDEC DDR4-2400 CL17-17-17 @ 1.2V — a motherboard that supports XMP 2.0 is needed to reach DDR4-3600.
- Not compatible with laptop (SO-DIMM) slots, DDR3 motherboards or DDR5 platforms — this is a 288-pin DDR4 DIMM.
- Non-ECC and unbuffered — not suitable for workstations or servers that require ECC or registered memory.
Best for
- Gamers and enthusiasts building a DDR4 desktop who want DDR4-3600 speeds via a simple XMP toggle rather than manual timing configuration.
- Dual-platform builders on either Intel XMP 2.0 or AMD Ryzen systems, as it carries validation for both ecosystems.
- Buyers who value long-term coverage — the Limited Lifetime Warranty means there is no fixed expiry date to track.
- Builds with limited cooler clearance, since the heat spreader sits at 34.1 mm tall, leaving more room beside large air coolers than taller kits would.
- Matched-pair dual-channel setups — buying a factory-tested 2×8GB kit avoids compatibility guesswork that can arise with mixing individually purchased modules.
Trade-offs
- ECC or registered-memory requirements — this kit is Non-ECC and Unbuffered, so it does not meet the error-correction demands of workstations or servers.
- Motherboards without XMP 2.0 support — the DDR4-3600 rated speed will not activate; the kit will run only at its JEDEC DDR4-2400 default.
- DDR5 platforms — this is a DDR4 288-pin DIMM and is not electrically or physically compatible with DDR5 motherboards.
- Laptop upgrades — the 288-pin DIMM form factor does not fit SO-DIMM slots used in notebooks.
- Builds needing more than 16GB from this kit — total capacity is fixed at 16GB (2×8GB); expanding beyond that requires additional modules or a different kit.
Kingston FURY KF436C17BBK2/16 is a kit of two 1G x 64-bit (8GB) DDR4-3600 CL17 SDRAM (Synchronous DRAM) 1Rx8, memory module, based on eight 1G x 8-bit FBGA components per module.
Each module kit supports Intel® Extreme Memory Profiles (Intel® XMP) 2.0. Total kit capacity is 16GB. Each module has been tested to run at DDR4-3600 at a low latency timing of 17-21-21 at 1.35V.
The SPDs are programmed to JEDEC standard latency DDR4-2400 timing of 17-17-17 at 1.2V. Each 288-pin DIMM uses gold contact fingers.
Factory Timing Parameters:
• Default (JEDEC): DDR4-2400 CL17-17-17 @1.2V
• XMP Profile #1: DDR4-3600 CL17-21-21 @1.35V
• XMP Profile #2: DDR4-3000 CL15-17-17 @1.35V
General
| Brand | Kingston |
|---|---|
| Part Number | KF436C17BBK2/16 |
| Memory Type | DDR4 SDRAM |
| Form Factor | 288-Pin DIMM |
| Number of Modules | 2 |
| Total Capacity | 16GB (2×8GB) |
| Error Correction | Non-ECC |
| Buffering | Unbuffered |
| Memory Rank | Single Rank (1Rx8) |
| Lead Plating | Gold |
Performance & Timings
| XMP Profile #1 | DDR4-3600 CL17-21-21 @ 1.35V |
|---|---|
| XMP Profile #2 | DDR4-3000 CL15-17-17 @ 1.35V |
| JEDEC Default | DDR4-2400 CL17-17-17 @ 1.2V |
| Performance Profile | Intel XMP 2.0 |
| AMD Ryzen Ready | Yes |
| Voltage (XMP) | 1.35V |
| Voltage (JEDEC) | 1.2V |
Physical
| Module Height | 34.1 mm |
|---|---|
| Module Depth | 133.3 mm |
| Module Width | 7.2 mm |
| Heat Spreader | Integrated low-profile |
Environment & Reliability
| Operating Temperature | 0°C to +85°C |
|---|---|
| Storage Temperature | -55°C to +100°C |
| Warranty | Limited Lifetime |
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