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 voltage requirement for the G.SKILL Ripjaws S5 Series 64GB (2 x 32GB) RAM?

Accepted Answer

The voltage requirement for the G.SKILL Ripjaws S5 Series 64GB RAM is 1.35V.

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

The CAS latency of the G.SKILL Ripjaws S5 Series 64GB RAM is CL36.

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