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 DDR5 memory in the G.SKILL Ripjaws S5 Series?

Accepted Answer

The DDR5 memory in the G.SKILL Ripjaws S5 Series operates at a speed of 5600 MT/s with a CAS latency of CL36.

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

The G.SKILL Ripjaws S5 Series memory kit has a capacity of 64GB, which consists of 2 x 32GB modules.

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