RAM is expensive and there's no way of getting around it. If you're going to upgrade your existing memory or build a PC from scratch, you just have to accept the fact that your budget needs to accommodate for today's RAM prices. Still not fazed? Then check out this deal that popped up at Newegg via its official AliExpress storefront.
For a limited time, you can pick up 32GB (2x16GB) of the V-COLOR Manta XSky DDR5-6000MHz CL30 Desktop Memory for $369.59 with free shipping. You'll need to be signed into your AliExpress account and then click on the link to see the pricing. If the page says it's not available for shipping, reload a couple of times (sometimes it's actually out of stock, sometimes it's just a glitch). If you buy it directly from Newegg's site, you're going to pay $420 for the same RAM.
The Least Overpriced 32GB DDR5-6000MHz CL30 Desktop RAM
V-COLOR is a well known memory brand. The Manta XSky DDR5 RAM in particular uses SK Hynix ICs, which are considered one of the best memory chips you can get. The RAM is meant for AMD systems (although it could work with Intel) since it's preloaded with an AMD EXPO overclocking profile and not Intel XMP. The rated speed of 6,000MHz and CAS latency of 30 is considered the sweet spot for AMD CPUs. Unless you're going after benchmark leaderboards (and hve a LOT of disposable cash), RAM with higher speeds and lower memory latencies are wasted on gaming builds.
Is it better to wait for RAM to go down in price? Unless you're willing to wait a few years, probably not.
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Eric Song is the IGN commerce manager in charge of finding the best gaming and tech deals every day. When Eric isn't hunting for deals for other people at work, he's hunting for deals for himself during his free time.
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