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

This is labeled as DDR5 and PC4. So, which is it? Is it 4 or 5?

Accepted Answer

The product is DDR5 4800 (PC4 38400). The 'PC4' label is part of the naming convention used for DDR5 memory, indicating its speed classification.

Questions & Answers