GeIL DDR5 Memory Newegg Listing Indicates Heavy Early-Adopter Tax

[btarunr]

Client-segment DDR5 memory is on the anvil, with Intel 12th Gen Core "Alder Lake-S" desktop processors that support them. It should come as little surprise then, that some of the first DDR5 memory kits will be outrageously pricey. One such product, a GeIL Polaris RGB DDR5-4800 2x 16 GB kit, saw an early listing on Newegg for $350. DDR5-4800 can be considered an entry-level memory speed (similar to DDR4-2400, when the DDR4 standard was new). DDR5 heralds 16 GB as the new mainstream module density, with "single rank" (two individual ranks for each of the two 40-bit channels per DIMM) being standard. 32 GB per DIMM will be the new premium density (four ranks, two each for the 40-bit channels per DIMM).

Given these, it's conceivable that the first DDR5 memory kits targeting gamers and PC enthusiasts will come with a heavy early-adopter premium. Luckily, the 12th Gen Core processors support both DDR5 and DDR4 memory standards, and there appears to have been a major attempt by Intel to get its motherboard partners to launch motherboards with DDR4 slots across a wide range of price-points, so people can keep using their existing memory, or buy the relatively more affordable memory kits out there. It remains to be seen just how much of a performance penalty using DDR4 attracts on the new processors.



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[Darksword]

Yowza! With those specs and prices, I'll be keeping my PC3200 CL14 DDR4 for now.

When we can get PC7600 CL36 DDR5, then I'll consider it.

 

[Ruru]

Tho it has RGB bling etc.. just wondering how much "normal" DDR5 will be.

Though no need to upgrade in a while. I just got 32GB DDR4 in May.

 

[eidairaman1]

F newegg, scalpers...

 

[Nephilim666]

Does anyone remember BH-5 giving us 2-2-2-5 timings on 400MHz DDR? Those were the days.

 

[cadaveca]

Seems about inline with launch DDR pricing that I remember, for an enthusiast kit.

 

[Ruru]

Seems about inline with launch DDR pricing that I remember, for an enthusiast kit.

Yeah, the launch prices have had some premium every time a new RAM generation has got in the market. I remember that especially DDR3 was hella expensive in the beginning.

 

[Hyderz]

dont think im gonna be early adopter, as with new tech theres gonna be bugs and what not
wait 2-3 years when ddr5 matures and reaches even faster speed
my system is plenty fast for now no need to upgrade

 

[TheLostSwede]

Seems about inline with launch DDR pricing that I remember, for an enthusiast kit.

These aren't quite enthusiast level. Expect those to cost a lot more.

 

[Deleted member 24505]

I'm sure they will still sell a fair few to the few who can. I think i would if i could just to have a proper play with alder lake/z690/DDR5. obvious the initial price is gonna be to high for the plebs

 

[Ruru]

I'm sure they will still sell a fair few to the few who can. I think i would if i could just to have a proper play with alder lake/z690/DDR5. obvious the initial price is gonna be to high for the plebs

Yeah there are always early adopters, these will have their place instantly as well.

 

[Space Lynx]

F newegg, scalpers...

yep. haven't used newegg in ages. microcenter/amazon/bestbuy or direct from amd have been my go to's. walmart online isn't to bad these days either, as long as you do shipped and sold by walmart, etc.

 

[Vayra86]

Please take note of my careface regarding new DDR.

 

[Crackong]

Meanwhile DDR4 2400 16GB x2 selling for $150 on Newegg..

 

[DeathtoGnomes]

and there appears to have been a major attempt by Intel to get its motherboard partners to launch motherboards with DDR4 slots across a wide range of price-points,

Intel, if they can screw you and make a profit...wait thats everyone...

 

[Metroid]

Do not overpay for ddr5, stick with ddr4, plus all good ddr5 modules take time to mature. So take your time and do not rush on this early adopter bs.

 

[Fatalfury]

Nowdays being an EARLY ADOPTER OF ANY TECHNOLOGY is like being a Free Beta Tester and heavy Tax Payer.

 

[TheinsanegamerN]

Early adoption tax?


No no no, you see this is the New Normal pricing! Enjoy!

 

[neatfeatguy]

Oh damn. A new piece of tech that Newegg will probably dump in their shuffles and make people that are crazy enough, overpay for something they don't need just because they want a GPU.

 

[Bomby569]

it has always been like that when no RAM comes out at the beginning

 

[ExcuseMeWtf]

Someone expected otherwise?

 

[Minus Infinity]

Good, if it weren't for stupid people going first the products would never be released. They do us a service.