Hey everyone! I'm on the hunt for new RAM and have been eyeing the prices lately. I initially wanted 64GB because I often run games that consume a lot of RAM and CPU. But with prices soaring, 64GB is around $500 now, which is quite steep. I found a decent deal for a 48GB kit from Corsair that costs $310. It's a DDR5 RAM (2x24GB), 6000MT/s, CL30, and supports both AMD EXPO and Intel XMP. Given my planned AMD 9800X3D CPU, I think having EXPO support is crucial. Do you think the 48GB kit is a good compromise at this price point? Or should I hold out for a 64GB kit? With Black Friday approaching, I'm worried prices will keep climbing. Any recommendations would be appreciated!
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For general usage and gaming, 48GB should be more than sufficient for quite a while. It seems like a solid choice considering the current market prices.
All the 48GB kits use Hynix M-die that can usually be overclocked pretty well with your AMD setup. Just a heads-up—last week I got my G.Skill 2x24GB 8000 CL38 kit for $210, which is way less than what’s currently being quoted. Prices are tough right now!
I know, right? It's frustrating seeing how much the 64GB kits have shot up in price.
Sounds like a good plan to me! Just keep in mind that there's always at least one component that's on the rise price-wise.
What games are you playing that make you feel you need more than 32GB? Just curious!
Mostly heavily modded Minecraft, pushing high render distances and using performance mods!
So you think this is a good buy during these crazy RAM price hikes?