DDR5 for gaming

Looking at that, then for the 128GB crowd or higher, at least on the 7000 series CPU's, the basic DDR5 is plenty (ie cheapest), but if there's any RAM sets that have lower timings and virtually the same price or only a tiny bit more (for 128GB ore more), you can probably consider them as well as there will be some improvements. But anything more, unless there is some serious updates via BIOS (to enable 6000Mhz of 128GB+ etc instead of basic 3600Mhz for 128GB+ now), is probably not worth it. (Although it has happened at least once before; the Asus X79 line had two motherboards, the workstation consumer ones had their BIOS updated to allow higher capacities of RAM; 64GB max to 128GB)
 
Tetras said:
I wonder how they'll cope with the new 48GB sticks, maybe DDR5 spec will now be slower than DDR4 :D
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No idea, although it certainly wouldn't surprise me if so.

It'll also be a weird config for 48GB sticks, since you'll take 3 to make the 128GB limit, and we don't know if that's a hard limit on the CPU that can't be bypassed with BIOS changes (to permit 4x48GB), or if BIOS changes can give a workaround to adding more. Else you will have a weird 96GB DDR5 system, or 128GB but in single channel, both of which doesn't appear ideal if you need more than 64GB RAM and happen to game on that system too.

The only thing I know is, I certainly won't be one to be a guinea pig for that test. Would be expensive and have a very high chance of being worse than 4x32GB unless if you go 2x48GB.
 
Meddling-Monk said:
we don't know if that's a hard limit on the CPU that can't be bypassed with BIOS changes (to permit 4x48GB), or if BIOS changes can give a workaround to adding more
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In their press release MSI provided some screenshots and they have a 13900K running 192GB at 5200 and a 12900KF running 192GB at 4800, so not bad at all :D

It appears to be fully recognised by Windows, but it's just a task manager screenshot so who knows. According to MSI, 12th and 13th gen CPUs in all stepping and all 600/700 chipsets will support these modules. Apparently some motherboards already ship with a BIOS that's compatible, not sure how they managed that :o
 
Tetras said:
In their press release MSI provided some screenshots and they have a 13900K running 192GB at 5200 and a 12900KF running 192GB at 4800, so not bad at all :D

It appears to be fully recognised by Windows, but it's just a task manager screenshot so who knows. According to MSI, 12th and 13th gen CPUs in all stepping and all 600/700 chipsets will support these modules. Apparently some motherboards already ship with a BIOS that's compatible, not sure how they managed that :o
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Gigabyte aorus bios updates have out a while done mine though not looking at changing Ram got 2 x 16gb ddr5 5600 at present
 
Brave Bravo said:
DDR5 RAM is the latest generation of computer memory and is designed to offer a significant increase in speed and performance compared to its predecessors, making it ideal for gaming. It is also more energy-efficient, helping your system stay cooler while running.
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How much performance does it realistically increase?
Im thinking of upgrading my pc soon and just looking at prices and whether its worth doing it now - if the increase is a big one I am tempted to just bite the bullet. but if it barely makes a difference im not sure its worth upgrading until the prices come down to somewhat normal levels
 
Tetras said:
I wonder how they'll cope with the new 48GB sticks, maybe DDR5 spec will now be slower than DDR4 :D
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They use the new 50% denser chips so have the same number of chips as the 32GB sticks. They should work just like the 32GB stick. The 2*24GB kits should work just like the 2*16GB kits. Both Intel and AMD have dropped the ball with the current gen chips, RAM should be plug and play not plug and pray.
 
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Is it me or is 6000 CL30 DDR5 like rocking horse **** in the UK. Looking around it’s really thin on the ground. In mainland Europe they have loads of it.
 
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henry hoov3r said:
Is it me or is 6000 CL30 DDR5 like rocking horse **** in the UK. Looking around it’s really thin on the ground. In mainland Europe they have loads of it.
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Yes, I`ve also been looking and it`s hard to find plus the prices of what is available is varying wildly I`ve seen some kits up to £400 :eek:
 
Why you all wanting 6000, is it just because of AMD, 6400 is the best optimum and value for money, Corsair 6400 CL32 was like only £150 and as low as £125 other day, for 32GB also.
 
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Daytrader said:
Why you all wanting 6000, is it just because of AMD, 6400 is the best optimum and value for money, Corsair 6400 CL32 was like only £150 and as low as £125 other day, for 32GB also.
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AMD is finicky with memory speeds over 6000 and the platform in general can have memory issues. That particular kit is reportedly solid.
 
How much real world difference is it likely to make if I went 6000 CL36 with a 7800X3D. I've been searching like everyone else but really want to get something.
 
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