Memory

At Computex 2026, Leo had a chance to chat with AMD's Bill Alverson to get more details on EXPO ULL and more

At the 12th Annual G.Skill OC World Cup at Computex, Gigabyte's professional overclocker, Hicookie, set a new record for DDR5 memory speed using multiple Aorus motherboards. 

G.Skill has announced its new Trident Z5 NeoX RGB DDR5 memory series at Computex 2026, introducing support for AMD's newly released Ultra Low Latency EXPO profiles. The new kits feature specifications ranging from DDR5-6000 CL36 down to DDR5-6000 CL26. The memory kits leverage the newly updated AMD EXPO ULL technology. …

TeamGroup is preparing a wide range of new memory, storage and cooling products for Computex 2026, covering its T‑Force gaming line, T‑Create creator hardware and industrial‑grade solutions. The company’s showcase spans DDR5 modules, PCIe SSDs, external drives and new accessories. T‑Force is marking its 10th anniversary with the Carbon Style …

Cooler Master and G.Skill team up for new MasterDimm DDR5 memory with active cooling.

G.Skill is one of the first names to come to mind when we think of extreme-speed memory. Ahead of Computex next week, G.Skill just announced one of its highest-speed DDR5 kits yet, operating at an impressive 9200MHz.

Silicon Power has announced the launch of the XPower Cyclone R DDR5 memory module, a new addition to its performance-focused gaming lineup. As this memory is developed in collaboration with Asus as part of the brand's 20th-anniversary, the module has official ROG-certified status. The memory module is built on the …

Corsair has announced Shugo DDR5, a limited‑edition memory line that pairs high‑end DDR5 performance with Japanese‑inspired art designs created in collaboration with community artists. The series launches with two themes, Onyx Blade and Sakura Noa, each produced in limited quantities for collectors and showcase‑PC builders.

Hardware enthusiast wxnod identified a Corsair Vengeance DDR5 module using CXMT-sourced DRAM silicon, a notable departure for Corsair, which has traditionally sourced its memory chips from other manufacturers. wxnod (via Wccftech) shared CPU-Z screenshots detailing the specific hardware of these kits, identified as the “CMK5X16G3E60C36A2”, a 16GB Vengeance DDR5-6000 module …

Asus has entered the enthusiast computer memory market with the launch of its first ROG-branded RAM modules, the ROG DDR5 RGB Edition 20. Developed in partnership with Biwin, the special-edition memory kits feature a black-and-red aesthetic with gold accents to mark the 20th anniversary of the ROG brand. According to …

GeIL has introduced what it claims is the first DDR5 memory to run at 8000MT/s entirely through JEDEC SPD, enabling true plug‑and‑play operation without XMP profiles or BIOS tuning.

TeamGroup has announced new high-frequency specifications for its Elite Plus DDR5 and Elite DDR5 desktop memory modules. Both series now offer speeds up to 8000MT/s.  The Elite Plus DDR5 and Elite DDR5 8000MT/s modules utilise an optimised IC architecture and DDR5 Same-Bank Refresh technology to maintain system efficiency under heavy …

XPG has announced the launch of its Novakey RGB DDR5 memory series, featuring a patented “Infinity Mirror” heat sink design. The new flagship modules offer speeds up to 6400MT/s and capacities up to 32GB per module. Aimed at mainstream gamers and creative professionals, the Novakey RGB DDR5 modules use optical …

Samsung, SK Hynix, and Micron have reportedly initiated the pre-development phase for DDR6 memory substrates. The major memory manufacturers have requested that substrate partners begin designing components based on partial design data, including early specifications for memory thickness, stack-up structures, and wiring, to prepare prototypes for validation. The report, from The …

AMD is reportedly working on EXPO 1.2, a major update to its memory overclocking standard designed to squeeze more performance out of the AM5 platform while laying the groundwork for the future. According to 1usmus (via VideoCardz), this version introduces several granular tuning options, including support for tREFI, tRRDS, and …

Intel, in partnership with various partners, has introduced the HUDIMM (Half-Unbuffered DIMM) standard to address the ongoing global memory shortage and rising hardware costs. This new specification aims to lower the barrier to entry for DDR5 platforms by simplifying the internal architecture of the memory modules. However, this new module …

Micron is reportedly working on a major architectural shift in graphics memory that could change how mid-range GPUs and AI accelerators are designed. According to recent reports, the company is developing vertically stacked GDDR, a new memory category intended to sit between the “standard” discrete GDDR we see on consumer …

Earlier this week, Intel rolled out new Core Ultra 200S Plus series processors. We've already reviewed them here at KitGuru, finding that they offer compelling performance for the price tag. Now, G.Skill is confirming that its overclocked XMP 3.0 DDR5 memory kits are validated to support the new desktop CPUs.

The memory market might be entering a “long winter” for consumers, as SK Group Chairman Chey Tae-won delivered a sobering prevision at Nvidia's GTC 2026. The narrative that high prices are a temporary blip might not be as short-lived as some imagined, as Chey says the current supply-demand gap won't …

Micron has officially entered the high-density graphics memory market with the introduction of its 3GB GDDR7 modules, joining Samsung and SK Hynix in providing memory modules of this capacity for the next wave of high-performance GPUs. Confirmed via a technical blog post, Micron's new ICs operate at a blistering 36 …

The PC memory industry's landscape is shifting as industry titans like Asus, Acer, Dell, and HP explore unconventional supply chains to keep their production lines moving. According to recent reports, these manufacturers are looking toward the Chinese memory maker ChangXin Memory Technologies (CXMT) as an alternative to the traditional trio …

The end of 2025 feels like a strange time to review this 32GB kit of dual channel ADATA XPG Lancer RGB DDR5-6000 CL30 memory, and that is for two reasons. The first is that demand for AI hardware has gone wild which means that supplies are short and the second …

In recent weeks, DDR5 memory prices have begun skyrocketing due to a shortage brought about by AI companies buying up the majority of available DRAM supply. Gamers may be able to work around the shortages with a little ingenuity though, as desktop RAM can be replaced by SODIMM modules with …

Gamers and PC enthusiasts may face prolonged, inflated component prices, as SK Hynix has reportedly forecast that the shortage of DRAM could last until 2028. This may not only impact current-generation products like DDR5 and GDDR7, but also previous-gen DDR4 memory, GDDR6 and even LPDDR, which is typically used in …

XPG has announced the launch of its latest memory series, the Armax DDR5. Designed with a specific aesthetic in mind, the new modules draw inspiration from the silhouette of stealth fighter jets, offering a rugged look paired with speeds of up to 6400MT/s. Adata XPG Armax's design focus is compatibility. …

Micron has announced it will discontinue its consumer-facing Crucial brand, marking the end of a 29-year run for one of the most known names in PC memory and storage. The company confirmed it will cease selling Crucial-branded consumer products through global retailers and distributors by February 2026. Micron's decision represents …

Here at KitGuru we know you are sick of hearing about AI, however we have more bad news in this episode of Leo Says and it's all about the impact of AI. The shock is that Nvidia only has a minor part in this particular drama with the spotlight falling on Sam Altman of OpenAI, the company behind ChatGPT...

JEDEC has updated its classification system for DDR5 memory modules as higher-capacity unbuffered variants begin entering production. The organization is replacing the previous general CUDIMM label for 4-rank designs, introducing the new, specific term: CQDIMM (Client Quad-Rank Unbuffered DIMM). Brought to our attention by Guru3D, this new terminology is being …

German extreme overclocker Cens has broken the DDR5 memory frequency world record, reaching DDR5-13322 just days after the previous record was set.

Adata has introduced a 128GB DDR5 CUDIMM module, effectively doubling the maximum capacity per stick for the mainstream desktop platform. This breakthrough brings 4-rank memory, previously available only in server space, into consumer-grade hardware. Until now, the consumer DDR5 market has been limited to single- and dual-rank modules, with a …