I'm planning a high-end AM5 PC and need DDR5 memory. While 32GB would probably be enough, I'd prefer 64GB for extra headroom and to avoid having to upgrade later. The problem is that 64GB kits seem extremely expensive where I live in Germany, with some listings costing around €700 or more. Are there any reasonably priced 2×32GB kits, including slower 5200 or 5600 MT/s options, that are worth considering?
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You shouldn’t need to spend €700. Check a German price-comparison site and filter for 64GB DDR5 kits, then compare retailers such as Mindfactory, Alternate, and Computeruniverse. Entry-level 2×32GB kits may be cheaper than premium models. I’d also be cautious with marketplace listings, especially when the seller has heavily inflated the price.
If you’re confident you’ll use more than 32GB eventually, getting a 2×32GB kit now makes sense. It keeps the system in dual-channel mode and avoids replacing a 2×16GB kit later. Just make sure the kit is compatible with your AM5 motherboard and don’t overpay solely for very high memory speeds.
Consider 5200 or 5600 MT/s memory instead of the fastest kits. The performance difference is usually modest for many workloads, while the price can be much more reasonable. Patriot Viper Venom kits were also mentioned as a relatively affordable option compared with similar alternatives.
I already checked the usual price listings, but the cheapest kit I found was still around €750. Are there any specific models or stores I should look at?