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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 …

The era of cheap, abundant RAM is ending, according to new analysis from data‑centre intelligence firm DC Byte. The analysts say memory prices are rising, availability is tightening, and AI workloads are now dictating how global supply is allocated, although consumer-facing companies can combat this with longer life cycles, software optimisation and careful planning. 

The rising costs of memory in recent months has led to a number of issues in the consumer electronics space. While Sony had planned ahead and stocked up to avoid raising the price of PS5 consoles, Microsoft did not and ended up raising prices. During its recent earnings call, Nintendo …

ADATA is marking its upcoming 25th anniversary at CES 2026 with a showcase spanning AI‑centric storage, industrial solutions and new XPG gaming hardware. The company’s booth is divided into three zones - AI Innovation, Smart Living and Gaming Lifestyle. We cover it all in our latest CES video.

The ongoing rise in RAM prices appears to have led console manufacturers to delay their next-gen plans, according to insiders.

For Day 21 of the KitGuru Advent Calendar, we have teamed up with ADATA to give one lucky winner a memory and SSD upgrade. Our prizes today include the ADATA Lancer Neon RGB DDR5 32GB CL30 memory and Mars 980 Blade 1TB SSD!

In recent weeks, the prices of memory kits have surged to record heights, effectively ruining any plans consumers may have had for upgrading their machines in the near future. One of the most popular memory makers, G.Skill, has now offered a statement, acknowledging recent price hikes.

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 …

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

Microsoft is rolling out a new feature in the latest Windows 11 Insider Preview build that aims to take some of the guesswork out of diagnosing system instability. The new Proactive Memory Diagnostics tool automatically detects potential memory-related issues after a crash and prompts the user to run a quick …

KLEVV's URBANE V RGB DDR5 Gaming/OC memory has won several awards since launch, including an iF Design Award. Now, this memory is available in a new colourway, offering up a Jet Black option for those seeking to build a stealthy rig. The URBANE V RGB Gaming/OC series is designed with …

In the world of PC hardware, we've seen some wild designs, and today, a new contender has entered the ring. A company called Origin Code has just launched the Vortex DDR5, which it claims is the world's first DDR5 memory module to feature an integrated, active triple-fan cooling system.

Back in 2022, a class action lawsuit was filed against Corsair, alleging that its overclocked DDR4 and DDR5 memory kits were sold to customers under false pretenses. Rather than allowing the case to go to trial, Corsair has now settled the case, paying out $5.5 million in fees. The case may not just impact Corsair though and could have far reaching consequences for many PC hardware companies. 

G.Skill memory has been used to set many world records over the years and another has just landed. The overclocker known as bl4ckdot has just set a new overclocking world record for the fastest DDR5 memory frequency, with a 24GB Trident Z5 memory module pushed all the way to 12872MT/s.

G.Skill has released some of the best memory kits of the DDR5 generation and they are showing no signs of slowing down. This week, G.Skill is debuting its new high-performance 64GB DDR5 modules, delivering speeds of up to 6400MT/s and up to 256GB capacity. There are two new G.Skill overclocked …

At Computex this week, Mat met up with TeamGroup to go over the latest innovations in DDR5 memory, M.2 SSD liquid coolers and the next generation of SSDs.

At Computex this week, Leo checks out the latest from G.Skill, who are showcasing a whole range of high-performance memory, and hosting the OC World Cup here in Taiwan. 

At Computex this week, Leo checked in with Kingston to get a look at all of the new SSDs and memory modules hitting the market. One of the biggest surprises for us was the unveiling of the new Kingston Fury CAMM2 module, bringing memory to desktop PCs in a whole new format.

The G.Skill Annual OC World Cup returns at Computex 2025 with a $40,000 prize pool up for grabs. The top nine overclockers from the qualifying rounds will go head-to-head and we may see some records broken along the way.

G.Skill is bringing ultra high-speed and high-capacity DDR5 memory kits to AMD Ryzen based systems. The new G.Skill DDR5-8400 128GB kit is available starting this month, packing high-performance DDR5 ICs from SK-Hynix.  The new DDR5-8400 128GB (2x 64GB) RAM kit was tested and validated on a system using an Asus …

Professional overclockers have been battling for the DDR5 speed crown in recent months, with the record being broken a couple of times. G.Skill today announced that the overclocking world record has been broken again, this time by G.Skill OC World Cup 2023 champion, Seby. Seby won the G.Skill OC World …

TeamGroup is adding to its T-Force DDR5 memory line-up this week with the new XTREEM CKD ARGB DDR5 and T-FORCE DELTA CKD RGB DDR5 memory kits. CKD series memory modules are fully compatible with Intel Core Ultra and Intel 800 series platforms, ensuring system stability during high-load operations. The T-FORCE …

This week, G.Skill is launching its first high-capacity DDR5 memory kit to reach 8000MT/s speeds. G.Skill continues to raise the bar for capacities, speeds and latency. The company's new DDR5-8000 CL44 kit offers up to 128GB of memory, spread over two 64GB memory sticks. Getting such a high capacity kit …

Spring has arrived and that means it's about time for another seasonal tech sale. This week, Biwin has slashed prices on a large range of SSDs, so you can make the jump to a speedy, high-capacity Gen 4 or Gen 5 SSD at a much lower price. 

The relentless pursuit of memory overclocking records has witnessed another milestone. Renowned overclocker HiCookie achieved a new DDR5 world record, pushing the boundaries of memory speed to an astounding 12,752 MT/s (DDR5-12752). This feat was achieved using the Gigabyte Z890 Aorus Tachyon Ice motherboard, a 24 GB V-Color Manta XFinity …

G.Skill has just revealed its latest low-latency memory kit for AMD Ryzen-based PCs, delivering DDR5-6000 speeds at CL26 latency with a high capacity of up to 96GB.

G.Skill has just announced its latest memory kit. At CES, we saw new low-latency kits for AMD Ryzen based systems. This time, we are focused on Intel Core Ultra, with new large-capacity CL32 kits set to hit the market.  The new G.Skill CL32 96GB (2x 48GB) and the CL28 32GB …

CES 2025 has wrapped up. We went back over our extensive video coverage from the week to round up the best tech of the show! If you missed out on any of last week's announcements, this round-up will get you up to speed fast.