I'm building a PC and noticed that the prices for DDR5 RAM have skyrocketed. I found a single 16GB stick of ADATA XPG Lancer Blade RGB DDR5 6000MHz with a CL30 for $84, but I'm not sure if I should go for that or wait for a better deal. Dual sticks are usually recommended for better performance, but I can't afford a dual stick setup right now. What do you think?
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If your budget is really tight, don’t stress too much about the CL30 timing for now. I found a Kingston FURY Beast 16GB kit (2x8GB) for $85 and a Patriot Viper Venom kit for $60, both 6000MHz. Just try to avoid getting a single stick, as dual-channel will help with performance.
You might want to look into getting a dual-channel setup; you can find a 2x8GB kit for around the same price or even less. It can significantly boost performance compared to just a single stick. Definitely worth considering if you can find a good deal!
I get where you're coming from, but it's not that big of a deal for DDR5. Just be mindful of your budget!