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 measures have been taken to ensure the reliability of this memory module?

Accepted Answer

The memory module is constructed with hand-screened IC chips and hand-tested through G.SKILL's rigorous and highly selective binning process, ensuring performance and reliability.

Question 3

What are the benefits of using this DDR5 memory over a DDR4 memory kit?

Accepted Answer

The DDR5 memory offers faster data transfer speeds and higher energy efficiency compared to DDR4 memory.

Question 4

Does this memory module support Intel XMP 3.0?

Accepted Answer

Yes, this memory module supports Intel XMP 3.0.

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