Everyone, I need your input.
Posted by JurgenPlop@reddit | buildapc | View on Reddit | 25 comments
I'm eyeing a certain DDR5 RAM. Specifically a G.SKILL Trident Z5 Neo RGB Series 64GB (2 x 32GB) CL 30 RGB.
I already have the Motherboard and CPU (both unopened), so it's the last part I'm missing before completely upgrading my current PC.
It's priced at $949 on Newegg, and there's a $170 promo discount so $779 before tax.
Is this worth buying now or just keep waiting with some of the RAM prices already starting to come down?
Logically speaking, I would wait it out and wait for the price to go down because the current price is absolutely ridiculous. But just wanted to get input from others.
Only issue is if the price for this eventually goes down I have a sneaking suspicion that it'll get sold out by the time I'll be able to have a chance to purchase it.
flyjar27@reddit
I would say buy it now. I don't see prices going down anytime soon. I got the exact same kit for $209, about a month before the jump. But alas I didn't get my graphic card before the prices went up. I was holding out for a particular version. I should have got 128GB, and sold the 64Gb and then I could buy the graphics card. :)
If you run VMs like I do, 64Gb is needed, but like others have said 32GB is probably enough.
CitizenLohaRune@reddit
FYIW: That is the exact ram I bought about 15 months ago.
It has ran without a hitch since I got it. EXPO was easy to set as well.
Relevant_Ring_5055@reddit
Wants input > doesn't give usecase
If you mainly game, 32gb is More than enough. If you need serious editing/rendering/ai work then i understand 64gb. We live in Looney world where prices May go up, down or stay where they are, i personally would Look second hand, reliable individual Seller with screenshots of cpuz or Even better, Be able to see them in person plugged in pc before buying but ~800 $ is insane Price for New, i would wait If not neccesary to have it asap
JurgenPlop@reddit (OP)
My apologies for not giving more info, I do game, but also my current CPU has ran it's course. I bought a Ryzen 9800 X3D and an MSI Motherboard because I want to do a full on upgrade, the DDR5 is the last thing I need. I'm currently running a 32 RGB DDR4, and I'm going to be completely honest, my reason for wanting to upgrade to a 64 GB is just off preference. I want to be get these upgrades done to where I don't have to touch anything else on my build for the next few years.
Darkren1@reddit
Your use case does not warrant 64 gig, heck it probably does not warrant 32, you can prob squeeze two 8 gig in there and just call it a day.
why don't you just keep using your dd4 32 gig and not waste any money?
JurgenPlop@reddit (OP)
Because my current CPU has ran its course, I've had it since 2020. So I just decided why not do a complete upgrade on everything. I already have the new CPU and Motherboard (unopened), the RAM is the last thing I need.
Darkren1@reddit
but you have 32 gig already you don't need to buy a whole new 64 gig. Why even stop at 64 that too little might as well get 128.
JurgenPlop@reddit (OP)
Ryzen 7 3700X
Currently using a 5080 Founders Edition.
Darkren1@reddit
Have fun with your money then, I think its just me who is cheap with computer upgrades, a CPU from 2019 cannot have run its course for me.
be careful with this future proofing that everyone keep talking about, its just a marketing tactic at this point.
JurgenPlop@reddit (OP)
Normally I wouldn't mind waiting until something completely dies out on me. But what's accelerating it for me is that my GF wants to get into gaming, so I'm planning on giving her my old parts for her build, and we'll just upgrade parts for that build that are absolutely necessary.
9okm@reddit
I’d buy 32 now and switch to 64 if/when you actually need it.
JurgenPlop@reddit (OP)
I see, only reason I'm eyeing a 64GB is off preference and that I wouldn't have to worry about another upgrade anytime soon. I'm currently running a 32GB DDR4 with my old build, but my current CPU has ran its course.
9okm@reddit
Cool. Were you ever close to using 32gb?
JurgenPlop@reddit (OP)
When I was animating, but that's not really the case for me anymore. 32GB is definitely ideal for me, but again the 64GB is more preference, not so much a necessity.
9okm@reddit
Can’t really help with matters of opinion! Have fun with the build though :).
JurgenPlop@reddit (OP)
Honestly I'm glad to get any feedback. I didn't want to panic buy before at least getting advice from others. Really appreciate you taking the time to help me out.
aragorn18@reddit
https://www.bestbuy.com/product/crucial-pro-oc-gaming-64gb-2x32gb-ddr5-6000mhz-c40-udimm-intel-xmp-3-0-amd-expo-desktop-memory-black/JX8PSKCQX3?cmp=RMX&refdomain=pcpartpicker.com
MysteriousLobster604@reddit
I have a 64GB (2X32GB) Corsair Vengeance RGB Kit Brand New in the Sealed box for $575+ ship that I am selling but..... It's white. Anyways, I think the current stabilization or downtrend in RAM prices is just temporary. I still think that they will go up in 2026 and possibly even in the 1st half of 2027.
JurgenPlop@reddit (OP)
I've seen some Corsair kits but I've been using G Skill since 2020, so it's just my general preference. Just not sure if I can rely on the prices going down more anytime soon.
Totally_A_Bot69@reddit
I would say the prices are going down well enough that it’s worth buying now than later. As shortages will probably come back as people probably won’t be able to afford anything when the ai bubble pops.
JurgenPlop@reddit (OP)
Feels as if only certain RAM's will go down in price while others will either stay the price or go up even more. I don't get the feeling that the one I'm looking at will go down anytime soon.
CompetitionEastern70@reddit
I'd say get it but with the mentality of not having regrets if the prices plummet the next day. I bought my PC for 2500$. next day it was 3000$. But, in a perfect world this should not have costed more than 2000$ in the first place.
Also, I have no idea if the prices are going up, down or staying where it currently is.
JurgenPlop@reddit (OP)
It's why I bought the Motherboard and CPU, in the event that there's a shortage with those, at least I got those covered.
I've seen some RAM prices go up, but the one I'm eyeing specifically, I have no idea if it's going to go down anytime soon or go back up.
anon6_5@reddit
In this economy I would not care what my ram looks like as long as it’s cheap and has a warranty.
JurgenPlop@reddit (OP)
Mainly just wanting to go with a 64GB so I don't have to worry about anymore upgrades for the next few years. But given what the prices were before the hike, it's absolutely wild paying this kind of current price.