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 type of memory is the G.SKILL Zeta R5 Series and what are its speed and CAS latency?

Accepted Answer

The G.SKILL Zeta R5 Series is a 288-Pin DDR5 RDIMM memory with a speed of DDR5 6000 (PC5 48000) and a CAS latency of 30.

Question 3

What is the capacity of the G.SKILL Zeta R5 Series memory kit?

Accepted Answer

The capacity of the G.SKILL Zeta R5 Series memory kit is 128GB, consisting of 8 modules of 16GB each.

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