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 height of the G.SKILL Ripjaws S5 memory modules?

Accepted Answer

The G.SKILL Ripjaws S5 memory modules have a low-profile height of just 33mm.

Question 3

What is the CAS latency of the G.SKILL Ripjaws S5 Series 64GB DDR5 memory?

Accepted Answer

The CAS latency of the G.SKILL Ripjaws S5 Series 64GB DDR5 memory is CL32.

Question 4

Can you run 4xDimms of this memory? from my experience DDR5 6000 is the max using 4 dims, but this are 32gb dimms, so populating all 4 might not boot on 6000, looking for confirmation.

Accepted Answer

I tried this on a z790-A -WFI asus motherboard with i9 13k at default frequency 4800 it was stable but running the auto-ram OC to 6000 caused stability issues / blue screens

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