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 is the speed and CAS latency of the G.SKILL Ripjaws S5 Series memory?

Accepted Answer

The speed of the G.SKILL Ripjaws S5 Series memory is DDR5 5200 (PC5 41600) with a CAS latency of CL40.

Question 3

What is the capacity of the G.SKILL Ripjaws S5 Series RAM?

Accepted Answer

The capacity of the G.SKILL Ripjaws S5 Series RAM is 48GB, consisting of 2 x 24GB modules.

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