Single Channel DDR5 RAM

The single channel DDR5 RAM here is sold as one module per box, from G.Skill and Corsair. Capacities run from the Corsair Vengeance 8GB 5200MHz CL40 to the G.Skill Ripjaws S5 48GB 5200MHz. Speeds run from 5200 to 6000MHz. At 6000MHz there are the G.Skill Trident Z5 Neo RGB 16GB CL30, the G.Skill Flare X5 32GB and the Corsair Vengeance RGB 16GB CL38. The G.Skill Aegis 5 and Ripjaws S5 cover 5200 and 5600MHz. G.Skill and Corsair cover these modules with a 10 year warranty.

One module runs in single channel. Two identical modules in a mainstream motherboard run in dual channel, which gives more bandwidth for gaming and editing. If you want dual channel, buy two of the same model rather than mixing sticks. Match the memory profile to your platform. XMP-only models such as the Corsair Vengeance 5200 and 5600 are set up for Intel boards. The Flare X5 and Trident Z5 Neo RGB carry AMD EXPO for Ryzen on AM5. Models listing both XMP and EXPO suit either platform. For capacity, 16GB suits office and light gaming, and 32GB or more suits heavy multitasking and editing. The 24GB and 48GB Ripjaws S5 sit between those sizes. The G.Skill modules alone are on their own G.Skill RAM page.

Frequently asked questions

Will DDR5 RAM work in a DDR4 motherboard? No. DDR5 modules fit only DDR5 slots, so check that your Intel or AM5 board is a DDR5 model.

Can I add a second stick later for dual channel? Yes. Buy the same model, speed and capacity so both modules run together at the rated profile.

Which speed suits a Ryzen AM5 build? 6000MHz modules with AMD EXPO, such as the Flare X5 or Trident Z5 Neo RGB, are the usual pick for AM5.