Best RAM for the Synology DiskStation DS923+

Portrait of Devin ChuaBy Devin Chua · Data checked by Owen Nakamura · Updated · Prices checked
In short

The Synology DiskStation DS923+ ships with 4 GB of DDR4 ECC SO-DIMM (2 slots) and officially takes 32 GB of ECC memory. What benefits from the upgrade is specific to this box: the AMD Ryzen R1600 (2 cores, 4 threads) runs Synology's apps, containers and a light VM or two, and ECC is the reason to buy branded modules here. Below are ECC modules from Amazon.ca that meet Synology's published limits, in CAD.

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Want to know whether the DS923+ fits your actual storage plan? Open the NAS Builder with this model weighted.

Memory that fits the DS923+, from Amazon.ca

ModuleSizeTypePrice
NEMIX RAM 32GB (2X16GB) DDR4 2666MHZ PC4-21300 2Rx8 1.2V 260-PIN ECC Unbuffered SODIMM KIT Workstation, NAS MemoryNew
DDR4 SO-DIMM ECC, within Synology's 16 GB per module for the DS923+
Amazon.ca · sold by nvtek · 2 memory modules; shipping and taxes not included · checked Oct 15, 2026
32 GBDDR4 SO-DIMM ECCCA$471Buy on Amazon
32GB 2X16GB DDR4 2666MHZ PC4-21300 2Rx8 1.2V CL19 260-PIN ECC Unbuffered SODIMM KIT NEMIX RAM Compatible with Synology D4ES03-16G NAS 25 Series: DS1825+ DS1525+ DS925+ DS725+New
DDR4 SO-DIMM ECC, within Synology's 16 GB per module for the DS923+
Amazon.ca · sold by nvtek · 2 memory modules; shipping and taxes not included · checked Oct 15, 2026
32 GBDDR4 SO-DIMM ECCCA$471Buy on Amazon
NEMIX RAM 32GB (2X16GB) DDR4 2666MHZ PC4-21300 2Rx8 1.2V 260-PIN ECC Unbuffered SODIMM NAS Memory KIT Compatible with Synology D4ECSO-2666-16GNew
DDR4 SO-DIMM ECC, within Synology's 16 GB per module for the DS923+
Amazon.ca · sold by nvtek · 2 memory modules; shipping and taxes not included · checked Oct 15, 2026
32 GBDDR4 SO-DIMM ECCCA$471Buy on Amazon
OWC 32GB (2x16GB) DDR4 3200MHz ECC SODIMM 260-pin Memory RAMNew
DDR4 SO-DIMM ECC, within Synology's 16 GB per module for the DS923+
Amazon.ca · sold by ON®LINE-CA · 2 memory modules; shipping and taxes not included · checked Oct 15, 2026
32 GBDDR4 SO-DIMM ECCCA$612Buy on Amazon
16GB 1X16GB DDR4 2666MHZ PC4-21300 2Rx8 1.2V CL19 260-PIN ECC Unbuffered SODIMM NEMIX RAM Compatible with Synology D4ES03-16G NAS 25 Series: DS1825+ DS1525+ DS925+ DS725+New
DDR4 SO-DIMM ECC, within Synology's 16 GB per module for the DS923+
Amazon.ca · sold by nvtek · one memory module; shipping and taxes not included · checked Oct 15, 2026
16 GBDDR4 SO-DIMM ECCCA$236Buy on Amazon
NEMIX RAM 16GB (1X16GB) DDR4 2666MHZ PC4-21300 2Rx8 1.2V 260-PIN ECC Unbuffered SODIMM Compatible with Synology D4ES01-16G NAS MemoryNew
DDR4 SO-DIMM ECC, within Synology's 16 GB per module for the DS923+; Synology's own module for this model
Amazon.ca · sold by nvtek · one memory module; shipping and taxes not included · checked Oct 15, 2026
16 GBDDR4 SO-DIMM ECCCA$236Buy on Amazon
NEMIX RAM 16GB (1X16GB) DDR4 2666MHZ PC4-21300 2Rx8 1.2V 260-PIN ECC Unbuffered SODIMM Workstation, NAS MemoryNew
DDR4 SO-DIMM ECC, within Synology's 16 GB per module for the DS923+
Amazon.ca · sold by nvtek · one memory module; shipping and taxes not included · checked Oct 15, 2026
16 GBDDR4 SO-DIMM ECCCA$236Buy on Amazon
NEMIX RAM 16GB (1X16GB) DDR4 3200MHZ PC4-25600 2Rx8 1.2V CL22 260-PIN ECC Unbuffered SODIMM Compatible with Kingston KSM32SED8/16HD, KSM32SED8/16MRNew
DDR4 SO-DIMM ECC, within Synology's 16 GB per module for the DS923+
Amazon.ca · sold by nvtek · one memory module; shipping and taxes not included · checked Oct 15, 2026
16 GBDDR4 SO-DIMM ECCCA$238Buy on Amazon

Fit not confirmed by Synology

We could not confirm these against Synology’s published specifications: the listing does not state ECC. Check them against your unit before buying; they are not counted as compatible.

ModuleSizeTypePrice
Crucial 32GB Kit (16GBx2) DDR4 2400 MT/s (PC4-19200) DR x8 SODIMM 260-Pin Memory - CT2K16G4SFD824ANew
Amazon.ca · sold by Amazon US · 2 memory modules; shipping and taxes not included · checked Oct 15, 2026 · ships from the US through Amazon.ca
32 GBDDR4 SO-DIMMCA$366Buy on Amazon
Corsair Vengeance 32GB (2x16GB) 260-Pin SO-DIMM DDR4 Up to 2400MHz (PC4 19200) Memory (Notebook Memory) CMSX32GX4M2A2400C16New
Amazon.ca · sold by Amazon.ca · 2 memory modules; shipping and taxes not included · checked Oct 15, 2026
32 GBDDR4 SO-DIMMCA$443Buy on Amazon
32 GBDDR4 SO-DIMMCA$475Buy on Amazon
Silicon Power DDR4 16GB 3200MHz (PC4-25600) CL22 SODIMM 260-Pin Gaming Laptop Notebook Memory SP016GBSFU320X02New
Amazon.ca · sold by SILICON POWER COMPUTER COMMUNICATIONS USA INC. · one memory module; shipping and taxes not included · checked Oct 15, 2026
16 GBDDR4 SO-DIMMCA$150Buy on Amazon
Samsung 16GB DDR4 2666MHz PC4-21300 (PC4-2666V) CL19 SODIMM 2Rx8 Dual Rank 1.2V 260-Pin Laptop, Notebook RAM MemoryNew
Amazon.ca · sold by Amazon US · one memory module; shipping and taxes not included · checked Oct 15, 2026 · ships from the US through Amazon.ca
16 GBDDR4 SO-DIMMCA$165Buy on Amazon
CORSAIR Vengeance SODIMM DDR4 16GB (1 x 16GB) Up to 3200MHz AMD IntelNew
Amazon.ca · sold by Amazon.ca · one memory module; shipping and taxes not included · checked Oct 15, 2026
16 GBDDR4 SO-DIMMCA$170Buy on Amazon

Left out as not fitting the DS923+: 127 listings (DDR5, 48 GB modules, 96 GB brings the total above the 32 GB maximum, 32 GB modules).

What more memory buys on the DS923+

The DS923+ takes DDR4 ECC SO-DIMM (2 slots) up to an official 32 GB, across 2 slots, starting from 4 GB. Whether that upgrade earns its money is a question about this exact box: the AMD Ryzen R1600 (2 cores, 4 threads) runs Synology's app suite, containers and a light VM, and those are what fill memory: plain file serving will not.

The DS923+ requires ECC memory, and that is not a marketing line: ECC corrects single flipped bits, which in a box that runs around the clock and holds your only copy of some files is the right call. Match the DDR4 ECC SO-DIMM (2 slots) spec exactly:Synology specifies ECC modules for the DS923+, so non-ECC modules are not listed here. 32 GB official (2 × 16 GB ECC). In practice 64 GB (2 × 32 GB ECC SO-DIMM) also runs; Synology does not endorse it.

Drive policy: Synology's 2025 drive policy applies only to models launched from 2025, so the DS923+ takes third-party hard drives and 2.5-inch SATA SSDs as it always has. The DS923+’s full compatibility rules.

Keep calculating

To see how much capacity is left after parity, the DS923+ capacity calculator is preset to its 4 bays and RAID types. For the DS923+, the wider basics of choosing a drive are in the buying guides, and CMR versus SMR explains why SMR drives do not belong in a RAID array. Wondering what the DS923+ can actually do: Plex, Immich, Docker, VMs? See what the DS923+ can run.

Frequently asked questions

What memory does the DS923+ use?

DDR4 ECC SO-DIMM (2 slots), starting from 4 GB. 32 GB official (2 × 16 GB ECC). In practice 64 GB (2 × 32 GB ECC SO-DIMM) also runs; Synology does not endorse it. It requires ECC modules.

Can the DS923+'s memory be upgraded?

Yes. The DS923+ has 2 slots, officially to 32 GB of ECC.

Is more RAM worth it in the DS923+?

Yes if you virtualize. The DS923+'s AMD Ryzen R1600 (2 cores, 4 threads) can run containers and a light VM, and those are what use the extra memory; for plain file storage the stock 4 GB is enough.

Can I put third-party drives in the DS923+?

Yes. Synology's 2025 drive policy applies only to models launched from 2025, so the DS923+ takes third-party hard drives and 2.5-inch SATA SSDs as it always has.

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Writer, components & compatibility

Devin Chua works out which drives, RAM and NVMe cache fit which NAS model at nasdrives.ca, and what the RAID choice means for usable capacity, checked against what is in stock on Amazon.ca.

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