Why DDR5 RAM is so expensive now?

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.

What type of users is this memory kit intended for?

This memory kit is designed for PC enthusiasts and gamers.

Does this memory kit have a heat spreader?

Yes, this memory kit includes a heat spreader.

Can I mix this memory kit with another kit from a different brand or series?

Mixing memory kits, even from the same brand or series, is not recommended as it may result in stability issues or system failure.

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Capacity: 48GB (2 x 24GB)

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Speed: DDR5 5200 (PC5 41600)

DDR5 6400 (PC5 51200)
DDR5 6000 (PC5 48000)
DDR5 5600 (PC5 44800)
DDR5 5200 (PC5 41600)

CAS Latency|Color: CL40|White

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CL36|Black
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DDR5 5200 (PC5 41600)
Timing 40-40-40
CAS Latency CL40
Voltage 1.10V

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G.SKILL Ripjaws M5 RGB Series Desktop Memory

Ripjaws M5 RGB is a performance DDR5 DRAM memory series designed for PC enthusiasts and gamers. Featuring matte black or matte white aluminum heatspreaders and customizable RGB lighting, the Ripjaws M5 RGB is the ideal memory kit for a wide variety of PC builds and themes.

High-Speed DDR5 Memory Performance

Experience DDR5 in Style

Built upon decades of experience in developing stylish and high-performance memory, the Ripjaws M5 RGB series DDR5 DRAM memory is crafted with hand-screened ICs, comes with aluminum heatspreaders in matte black or matte white, and supports customizable RGB lighting.

Engineered for Exceptional Quality

Each and every Ripjaws S5 memory kit is tested under G.SKILL's rigorous validation process to ensure outstanding quality.

Sync Up with System Lighting

Want to sync up your system lighting? You can use Asus Aura, Gigabyte RGB Fusion, MSI Mystic Light, or ASRock Polychrome Sync software to personalize the colors and effects of your Trident M5 RGB memory and compatible motherboards!

XMP 3.0 Support

Just set and go. Programmed with the latest Intel XMP profiles, the only thing between you and overclocked performance is a simple BIOS setting.*

* Enable the XMP profile in the BIOS to reach up to the rated overclock speed of this memory kit. Maximum memory speed and system stability depends on the capability of the motherboard & CPU. The memory kit will boot at the SPD speed when BIOS settings are at default.

Limited Lifetime Warranty

All G.SKILL memory products come with a limited lifetime warranty and the G.SKILL technical team is always ready to provide consumers with complete technical support via online forum, telephone, and email.

* Requires overclocking/BIOS adjustments. Maximum speed and performance depends on system components, including motherboard and CPU.

Ripjaws M5 RGB is a performance DDR5 DRAM memory series designed for compatible Intel platforms, featuring a matte black or matte white exterior design and customizable RGB lighting – making Ripjaws M5 RGB the ideal memory for a variety of PC builds and themes.

Customizable RGB lighting support
Available in matte black or matte white exterior design
Dual OC Profile Support: Intel XMP 3.0 & AMD EXPO™ Memory Overclock Profile
Do not mix memory kits. Memory kits are sold in matched kits that are designed to run together as a set. Mixing memory kits will result in stability issues or system failure.
Prior to enabling XMP or EXPO, memory kits will boot at the SPD speed at default BIOS settings with compatible hardware.
For memory kits with XMP or EXPO, enable XMP/EXPO/DOCP/A-XMP profile in BIOS to reach up to the rated potential XMP or EXPO overclock speed of the memory kit, subject to the use of compatible hardware. Enabling XMP or EXPO is an act of overclocking and requires BIOS setting adjustments.
Reaching the rated XMP/EXPO overclock speed and system stability will depend on the compatibility and capability of the motherboard and CPU used.
Usage in any manner inconsistent with manufacturer specifications, warnings, designs, or recommendations will result in lower speeds, system instability, or damage to the system or its components.

Refer to the G.SKILL memory kit QVL on the G.SKILL website to check motherboard compatibility.

Visit the G.SKILL warranty policy webpage for more details.

Model
Brand	G.SKILL
Series	Ripjaws M5 RGB Series
Model	F5-5200J4040A24GX2-RM5RW

Details
Capacity	48GB (2 x 24GB)
Type	288-Pin PC RAM
Speed	DDR5 5200 (PC5 41600)
CAS Latency	CL40
Timing	40-40-40
Voltage	1.10V
ECC	No
Multi-channel Kit	Dual Channel Kit
BIOS/Performance Profile	AMD EXPO / Intel XMP 3.0 / Intel XMP 3.0 and AMD EXPO
Color	White
Heat Spreader	Yes
Features	Ripjaws M5 RGB series memory kits are overclock performance DDR5 memory kits, featuring customizable RGB lighting support and Intel XMP 3.0 memory overclock profile, designed for gamers and enthusiasts. • Overclock performance DDR5 memory designed for gaming and PC enthusiasts • Customizable RGB lighting support • Intel XMP 3.0 Support Do not mix memory kits. Memory kits are sold in matched kits that are designed to run together as a set. Mixing memory kits will result in stability issues or system failure. Memory kits will boot at the SPD speed at default BIOS settings with compatible hardware. For memory kits with XMP, enable XMP profile in BIOS to reach the rated potential XMP overclock speed of the memory kit, subject to the use of compatible hardware. Reaching the rated XMP overclock speed and system stability will depend on the compatibility and capability of the motherboard and CPU used. Usage in any manner inconsistent with manufacturer specifications, warnings, designs, or recommendations will result lower speeds, system instability, or damage to the system or its components.
Recommend Use	Intel 700 Series / Intel B760 / Intel Compatible / Intel Z790
LED Color	RGB

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First Listed on Newegg	June 18, 2024

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Limited Warranty period (labor): Lifetime
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The G.SKILL Ripjaws M5 RGB is a 48GB (2 x 24GB) white DDR5-5200 desktop memory kit for gamers and PC enthusiasts who want dual-channel capacity, customizable RGB lighting, and XMP 3.0/AMD EXPO profiles in a compatible system.

Recommended For

PC gamers and RGB-build enthusiasts assembling a compatible DDR5 desktop who want a white-lit memory kit with a 48GB dual-channel configuration.
Gamers who stream or keep several applications open while playing and want more memory capacity than a 32GB kit, without moving to 64GB.
Users running multiple Android emulators or similar memory-hungry applications who need more than 32GB but whose workload fits within 48GB.
Desktop builders using a compatible Intel or AMD platform who want one matched 2×24GB kit with both Intel XMP 3.0 and AMD EXPO profiles.

Real-World Use Scenarios

When building a gaming PC for current games, the 48GB kit provides more memory capacity than a 32GB kit, while game performance still depends on the full system and memory speed; don’t expect capacity alone to raise frame rates.
When gaming with a browser, voice chat, or other apps open, the extra capacity can provide more room for simultaneous workloads and reduce the chance of memory becoming a constraint, depending on the games and apps being used.
For photo, video, or file-compression work alongside everyday apps, 48GB can offer additional headroom for memory-heavy projects; it does not by itself guarantee faster exports or processing.
When assembling a white-themed PC, the white heat spreaders and customizable RGB lighting let the memory match the build’s appearance as well as its DDR5 platform.
When installing the kit in a compatible desktop, enabling its XMP or EXPO profile in BIOS lets users configure the rated memory speed; without the profile, it may run at the default SPD speed, and the result depends on the CPU and motherboard.

Spec Summary

Attribute	Value
Best For	Desktop gaming and enthusiast PCs, particularly compatible Intel 700 Series, B760, or Z790 systems
Capacity And Kit Configuration	48GB matched dual-channel kit with 2 × 24GB modules
Memory Type And Form Factor	DDR5 desktop UDIMM with a 288-pin DIMM form factor; non-ECC
Speed And Timings	DDR5-5200 (PC5-41600; 5200 MT/s), CL40, timings 40-40-40-83
Voltage And Performance Profiles	1.10V with AMD EXPO and Intel XMP 3.0 profiles
Design And Features	White heat spreader with customizable RGB lighting
Model Identifiers	G.SKILL Ripjaws M5 RGB Series; model F5-5200J4040A24GX2-RM5RW