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

Does the G.SKILL G5 Series memory support error correction?

Accepted Answer

Yes, the G.SKILL G5 Series memory is ECC Registered, which means it supports error correction.

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 64GB, configured as 4 x 16GB modules.

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