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Navigate the volatile DDR5 market with updates on RAM pricing shocks, supply shortages, and next-gen memory performance.
… Two big thresholds were passed this week, as Corsair started to tap Chinese-made DDR5 for its DRAM modules, while GPU maker Lisuan produced its first DX12 compatible graphics card. …
… However, activating ROG mode on compatible Asus ROG Crosshair, Maximus and Strix motherboards allows you to choose between aggressive DDR5-6000 26-36-36-76 timings or a higher bandwidth DDR5-8000 36-48-48-110 mode. …
… Opting for looser DDR5-6000 CL30 saves another £50/$50 or so. …
… The AM5 socket will return, so Ryzen 7000 and 9000 chips will be compatible with the new boards, but memory support will be overhauled to support faster CUDIMM and CAMM DDR5 RAM. …
… It's a rare victory lap in hardware history, but it could also be the best way to build or upgrade a gaming PC with the current AI-fuelled price surges for DDR5 RAM. …