32 GB RAM

The 32 GB memory here is all DDR5 desktop RAM, from the G.Skill Ripjaws S5 5200 MHz CL40 single module to the Trident Z5 7600 MHz CL36 kit. Most of the range sits at 6000 MHz: the Flare X5, Ripjaws S5, Ripjaws M5 RGB, Trident Z5 RGB and Trident Z5 Neo RGB, with latencies from CL28 to CL38. The Corsair Vengeance RGB White runs at 6400 MHz CL32. G.Skill covers its modules with a 10 year warranty, and Corsair gives a limited lifetime warranty.

DDR5 fits only DDR5 motherboards, such as AMD AM5 boards and Intel boards built for DDR5. EXPO kits like the Flare X5 and Trident Z5 Neo are tuned for AMD Ryzen. XMP-only kits, including the 7200 and 7600 MHz Trident Z5, suit Intel boards that can hold those speeds, while XMP / EXPO kits set up on either platform. A 2 x 16 GB kit gives dual channel bandwidth now; a single 32 GB stick leaves a slot free to add a matching module later. The 6000 MHz, Dual Channel and Single Channel pages narrow the list, and the G.Skill 32 GB modules have a page of their own.

Frequently asked questions

Is 32 GB RAM enough for gaming and editing? Yes. It covers current games with room for streaming and most photo and video editing work.

Will an AMD EXPO-only kit work on an Intel board? It will run, but its speed profile is written for AMD, so an XMP or dual-profile kit is the simpler choice on Intel.

Can DDR5 go in a DDR4 motherboard? No. The slots are keyed differently, so the board must support DDR5.