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 features are included in the G.SKILL G5 series DDR5 memory?

Accepted Answer

The G.SKILL G5 series DDR5 memory includes features such as Intel XMP 3.0 support, on-die ECC and side-band ECC for error detection and correction, and dedicated temperature sensors for monitoring.

Question 3

What is the capacity and configuration of the G.SKILL G5 series memory kit?

Accepted Answer

The G.SKILL G5 series memory kit has a capacity of 384GB, configured as 8 x 48GB modules.

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