Question 1

Why DDR5 RAM is so expensive now?

Accepted Answer

DDR5 Memory is pricey due to the surging demand from AI server farms and data centers, which has caused a global memory shortage. This has led memory manufacturers to prioritize more profitable server-grade memory like HBM (high-Bandwidth Memory) over consumer-grade DDR5, drastically reducing supply for consumers while simultaneously causing the prices for both DDR5 and DDR4 to increase.

Question 2

What speed and CAS latency does the DDR5 memory offer?

Accepted Answer

The DDR5 memory offers a speed of 6000 MT/s and has a CAS latency of CL30.

Question 3

What is the capacity and configuration of the CORSAIR Vengeance RAM?

Accepted Answer

The CORSAIR Vengeance RAM has a capacity of 96GB, configured as 2 x 48GB modules.

Question 4

Can this memory kit be used with the new Ryzen 7 9800X3D?

Accepted Answer

No idea... I'm using an Intel platform.  Check the QVL.

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