Question 1

Why DDR4 RAM is so expensive?

Accepted Answer

DDR4 RAM is expensive because most manufacturers have shifted production to DDR5, reducing DDR4 supply, while securing limited DDR4 allocations mainly for servers and enterprise systems instead of desktop PCs; combined with ongoing demand, past production cuts, and distributor markups, this keeps prices high.

Question 2

Is this memory kit easy to install?

Accepted Answer

Yes, the memory kit is noted for its ease of installation.

Question 3

does this kit fit under the noctua dh15 cooler?

Accepted Answer

The Ripjaws V is designed with a 42mm module height suitable for most oversized CPU heatsinks.

Question 4

Why is this cheaper than other 3600hz ram?

Accepted Answer

might be due to being CL18, lower CL will cost more

Question 5

Compatible with Ryzen 3900X and current X570 motherboards?

Accepted Answer

It should be compatible for you. I use this kit with an X570 board and a Ryzen 5 3600 CPU, no issues so far, and Memtest86 came up clean.

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