Question 1

for amd 850 board

Accepted Answer

For the MSI MAG B850 TOMAHAWK MAX WIFI AM5 AMD B850 SATA 6Gb/s 5G Network Wi-Fi7 DDR5 Motherboard in the compatibility list, the ram is listed, but I believe the note is that it will be set to 4800 instead of 6000 for the expo setting.  At least It gets set down to run stable with a 9000 series cpu.

Question 2

are these low profile memory modules?

Accepted Answer

Ai has said they are .55 inches which is definitely low profile.

Question 3

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 4

How easy is the installation process for the GSK F5-6000J3636F16GX2-FX5 memory?

Accepted Answer

The G.SKILL Flare X5 Series DDR5 6000 Desktop Memory is noted for being easy to install and maintaining stability.

Question 5

Is it possible to encounter errors when using the EXPO 6000 setting on this memory?

Accepted Answer

Yes, achieving the advertised speeds typically requires enabling EXPO profiles, which can pose difficulties for some users.

Question 6

compatible with MB MSI MAG B650 TOMAHAWK?

Accepted Answer

The G.SKILL Flare X5 Series RAM is recommended for AMD X670, AMD B650, and AMD 7000 series CPUs. Therefore, it should be compatible with the MSI MAG B650 TOMAHAWK motherboard.

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