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Kingston KF560C30-8 8GB Review
Kingston KF560C30-8 is an 8GB DDR5-6000 CL30 FURY Beast Black desktop memory module, one of Kingston's tighter-timing bins at the AM5 sweet-spot speed.
CL30 at DDR5-6000 is a genuinely tight timing for this speed grade, usually reserved for higher-end kits — here it's available in a light single 8GB stick for a small top-up or budget single-channel build.
Performance
CL30 at DDR5-6000 gives noticeably lower true latency than the more common CL36/CL40 bins at the same speed, with AMD EXPO one-click profiles for Ryzen platforms.
Compatibility
Standard non-ECC desktop UDIMM, black heatspreader, no RGB. Runs in any DDR5 desktop board; AMD EXPO applies automatically on Ryzen 7000/9000 boards.
Comparison to Alternatives
Against the Kingston FURY Beast KF560C36-32 or KF560C40-8 (same DDR5-6000 speed, looser CL36/CL40 timings) also in this catalog, this CL30 bin trades a higher price for tighter latency at a small 8GB capacity.
Specifications
Identity
| Brand | Kingston |
|---|---|
| Part Number | KF560C30-8 |
| Series | FURY Beast |
Memory
| DDR Generation | DDR5 |
|---|---|
| Capacity | 8 GB |
| Speed | 6000 MT/s |
| CAS Latency | 30 |
| Module Count | 1 |
Physical
| Form Factor | Desktop DIMM |
|---|---|
| RGB Lighting | No |
Module and platform
| RAM Segment | Desktop DDR5 |
|---|
Capacity
| Capacity Per Module | 8 GB |
|---|
Silicon
| Memory IC | Undisclosed |
|---|
Physical and lighting
| Colour | Black |
|---|
| Equivalent Retail SKU | KF560C30BBE-8 |
|---|---|
| OC Profile | AMD EXPO |
| Platform Sweet Spot | AM5 |
| Spec Score | 3.2 |
Expert Review
Reviewed by Burooj Alam. Rated by us, not by users.
Best for
- Small single-channel capacity top-ups needing tight timings
- AM5 builds wanting the tightest widely-available CL30 bin at DDR5-6000
- Budget mini-PC or SFF builds
Not for
- Builds needing more than 8GB per module
- Buyers who don't need CL30-tight latency
FAQs
What are the key specifications of the Kingston KF560C30-8 8GB?
The Kingston KF560C30-8 8GB is a memory kit from Kingston. Key specs: Equivalent Retail SKU KF560C30BBE-8, DDR Generation DDR5, Capacity 8GB, Speed 6000MT/s, CAS Latency 30.
Will the Kingston KF560C30-8 8GB work with my current setup?
The Kingston KF560C30-8 8GB lists DDR Generation is DDR5. Check that against the hardware you already own before buying, since this is the field that most often decides whether a part fits. Our upgrade checker at /upgrade can confirm compatibility for common combinations.
Who is the Kingston KF560C30-8 8GB best suited to?
It suits small single-channel capacity top-ups needing tight timings, am5 builds wanting the tightest widely-available cl30 bin at ddr5-6000, budget mini-pc or sff builds.
What are the drawbacks of the Kingston KF560C30-8 8GB?
It is a poor fit for builds needing more than 8gb per module, buyers who don't need cl30-tight latency.