I'm planning a high-end AM5 PC and need to choose the memory. While 32GB would normally be enough, I'd prefer 64GB for extra headroom and to avoid upgrading later if memory prices increase. The problem is that 64GB DDR5 kits seem unusually expensive where I live in Germany, with the cheapest options I've found costing around €700–750. My absolute budget is about $700. Are there any reasonably priced kits, retailers, or specific models I should consider?
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If you expect to need 64GB eventually, buying a 2x32GB kit now makes sense. It keeps the system in dual-channel mode and avoids filling all four slots with 2x16GB modules, which can make future upgrades and memory stability more complicated. DDR5-5200 or DDR5-5600 should be adequate if faster kits are too expensive.
Patriot Viper Venom kits are worth checking because they’re often cheaper than comparable brands. Look for a matched 2x32GB kit rather than mixing separate modules, and verify that the capacity and speed are supported by your AM5 motherboard and CPU.
You shouldn’t need to spend €700 on 64GB. Check a German price-comparison site such as Geizhals and filter for 2x32GB DDR5 kits. Retailers like Mindfactory, Alternate, and Computeruniverse may have better pricing than marketplace listings. Amazon’s third-party RAM prices can be especially inflated, so compare the actual seller and shipping costs carefully.
I checked the listings I could find, but the cheapest kit I saw was still around €750. Are there any particular models or current listings you’d recommend?