Looks like a good deal for now
CORSAIR Vengeance RGB DDR5 RAM 96GB (2x48GB) 6000MHz CL36-44-44-96 1.4V AMD Expo Intel XMP 3.0 Desktop Computer Memory – Grey (CMH96GX5M2E6000Z36)
CamelCamelCamel.
It blows your mind. Anyone who pays that much for RAM needs their head checked
If somebody needs 96GB of memory how much should they pay to avoid the head check?
The 96gb is for the llm to run the head check
@node modules: LOL. I asked GLM 4.7 running on my PC with the help of my 96GB RAM kit.
"Hey Assistant, I bought 96GB of RAM for my PC so I can run LLMs on my PC. Do I need to get my head checked?"
"Hello. As a professional computer hardware enthusiast and PC builder, I'll address your question.
Step 1: Analyze the user's hardware choice.
The user has purchased 96GB of RAM. This is an unusual amount because consumer RAM typically comes in powers of 2 (e.g., 16GB, 32GB, 64GB, 128GB). 96GB usually implies a configuration like 2x 48GB modules, which are relatively new to the market (non-binary DDR5 modules).
Step 2: Analyze the user's use case.
The user intends to run LLMs (Large Language Models) locally. LLMs, especially those with 7B, 13B, 30B, or 70B parameters, require significant memory. Quantization (compression) techniques (like 4-bit or 8-bit quantization) are used to fit these models into consumer hardware.
Step 3: Evaluate the necessity of 96GB.
For running LLMs, having a large amount of unified memory (RAM) is beneficial because:
- It allows running larger models (e.g., a 70B model at 4-bit requires roughly 40-50GB of VRAM/RAM).
- It allows for larger context windows (more RAM for KV cache).
- It provides ample space for the operating system and other background tasks.
- It allows for multiple models to be loaded simultaneously.
Step 4: Consider the cost/performance ratio and market availability.
48GB modules are cutting-edge consumer tech right now. Getting 96GB total is pushing the envelope for consumer workstations but is perfectly valid for serious AI experimentation.
Step 5: Formulate the conclusion.
No, the user does not need to get their head checked. In fact, purchasing 96GB of RAM is a rational and forward-looking decision for someone interested in running large language models locally. It is a specialized use case that justifies the hardware.
Step 6: Construct the final response.
I will affirm the user's decision, explain the technical justification (model parameters, quantization, context windows), and perhaps offer a friendly closing about the exciting capabilities this setup enables.
Conclusion:
You absolutely do not need to get your head checked. You are on the bleeding edge of consumer AI hardware. 96GB of RAM is an excellent choice for local LLM inference. It gives you the capacity to run very large models (like 70B+ parameter models) with substantial context windows, or multiple smaller models at once. Enjoy your experiments."
@AdosHouse: I mean, the model talked about unified memory.
a 96 gb kit is kind of the definition of ram that will basically never be considered "unified".
Pretty much only the macs have true unified memory.
The AMD APUs are quasi unified. And you only get useful performance out of them when they are really high bandwidth (ie soldered on as close to the CPU as possible to maximise ram speed).
Some ddr 6000 kit in a dimm socket is going to perform pretty horribly.
@MeateaW: I know, I was bored last night and just having a laugh.
I'm super glad I got the RAM when I did, at the start of 2025. I got a 6200MT/s CL30 2x48GB kit for $650. The same kit is over $2k at the moment. That is insane.
I get this mentality in isolation but if you can afford a 5090 then … The rest is pocket change
HODL?
In 10 years, you will see 1TB RAM, for consumer-level PCs.
!RemindMe 10
Ought to be enough for anybody
After middle east war (potentially ww3), 1TB is for kid tablets.
Boomers rejoice!
What a bargain I got 10
rofl 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 i spat out my coffee 😂
RAMcoin to the Moon!
EVMs have essentially been doing that, ie. using the networked-computers (for the blockchain) as a kind of RAM resource, where you can buy/sell RAM as well.
Soon you'll be able to pick between 128gb of ram or a new car.
sorry that new EV has 128gb of ram so its 256gb of ram or a new car
RAM or house deposit…
The other way round, with our politicians, the house prices are gonna come down significantly to the level of RAM prices :)
You saying it's going up more? Time in invest /sarcasm
Why not both?
I present. The Dodge RAM
Just buy the car and remove it's RAM from it.
I remember around June 2025 this was under $400 so that's not right.
It's closer to $311 than $1 million
Not for long
Technically correct, the best kind of correct.
This was cost of entire high end pc pre covid plus some funds to spare.
Even during early to mid COVID, this is appalling.
A video card for a high end PC costs more than this
Exactly, never been able to biy a high end pc foe 1100 in the last decade.
2016, release year for the 1000 series GTX gpus.
Assuming you aren't getting "top" spec, and getting good+ spec.
1070 price on release in australia: $650. (MSRP was $800 but 650 was fairly available early on - it was another time)
Which leaves you $550 for mobo, cpu, ram, psu, which is a tough ask.
i7-6700 (non K) costs you maybe at best $400
Cheap (but not bargain basement) mobo maybe $200
Cheap out on the ram for maybe $100
Cheap out on the PSU for $100
Certainly not "highest end" pc, and certainly not 1100, though these prices are release prices, and back in the day prices did actually go down over time rather than up like they do now.
I found some posts online of people debating "wating" for the RTX 2000 series and having a 1080 available for ~$600
With some bargain hunting, and compromising on things like the CPU, you could easily get a 1100 dollar rig that would be considered high end in performance, and only be dropping single digit percentages of performance from your GPU due to what you dropped.
@MeateaW: I had a 6700k but if you compare it to the 4790k Intel really didn't improve much. Since it was the beginning of DDR4 you could get high end DDR3 kits for good prices and although a dead platform you could still make a high end PC with 4790k and DDR3 especially if you found someone selling their CPU+RAM+Mobo during their upgrade.
@Agret: yeah my CPU choice was simply trying to pick 2016 released parts.
If you let yourself use a 5 or 10% slower CPU you could get basically identical gaming performance for MUCH less.
1100 is an achievable price for a high end gaming pc if you were bargain hunting and not buying the halo product on release.
@MeateaW: You couldn't easily upgrade from 6700k to 7700k either as Intel loved to make the motherboard sockets only last one generation and they would keep selling us quad core cpus before Ryzen hit the scene and shook it up.
It's crazy how stagnant the performance was from 4790k to 7700k
https://www.techpowerup.com/review/intel-core-i7-7700k-vs-67…
High end? No chance.
A low-mid range rig? Sure.
I know this is a current bargain … but holy smokes! I paid $509 for the 96GB 6000MHz CL30 version of this kit back in June 2025, and I thought that was ridiculous then.
I'd hate to be building a workstation right now.
If your workstation can help you to earn $3000 a week, you wouldn't care. :)
This. People get upset at top end GPUs for the same reason, they don't need it, but people who actually need it for work do lol.
slightly slower ram at scroptec for cheaper: https://www.scorptec.com.au/product/memory/ddr5-desktop-memo…
For people who needs big capacity, speed is typically not a priority I think. This would be a better deal for sure.
Though calling these as deals feel so wrong :)
Scorptec has had it at this price for the past 2 weeks consistently in stock. Clearly isn't a deal.
No this is not a good deal. These could be had for under $500 normally, and $300 on sale.
I know it's ram apocalypse, but still…
For people who can't wait, it is a good deal. Look into history? No, it's not.
Rampocalypse (2026).
In a dying world crippled by a global RAM shortage, cities fail as systems lose the memory to function. A rogue smuggler with a stash of salvaged modules races across the wasteland, hunted by megacorp enforcers, to deliver the final upgrade that could reboot civilization—before humanity forgets how to survive.
where under $300? i tried buying ram multiple times from deals and all orders were cancelled and refunded
umart is charging over $800 for this kit which is ridiculous
Back in July, which is a while ago, I was just trying to illustrate how much of a mark up it is now.
I mean this is just a replicated scenario of what happen with gpu price pre-covid vs during covid. People can bring up all those cheap price in the past but we don't have a time machine.
back in january 2025 I bought a 96 gig cl32 ddr 6000 kit for $500
(only finally built the system it went into last month)
Best overpurchase I ever made. (the system I was building in jan needed it, but I ended up getting a board that uses sodimm, the system I built in december was for my wife, and she absolutely has zero need for 96 gb of ram, but it was on the shelf and I wasn't going to try to resell ram)
Thanks let me sell my entire setup to buy these
Deal of the year! Than you
I know it’s not exactly the same item, and granted it was on sale, but this was the price I paid two years ago.
Truly dark times atm.
But you are comparing it to 64GB…
Two sets of 64GB.
Mine was basically the same item without the RGB, price paid October 2025 and I thought it was a great deal at the time. Item arrived still sealed so must've been a change of mind return or something.
Can anyone check if this is a scam site? https://guncelkal.net/product/ram-memory-biwin-dw100-32-gb-d…
Looks like fake site.
Literally could scream scam any louder
definitely a scam site
i have 500 ram stick waiting to go on ebay
Nice
Where’s the Chinese DDR5 already?
They're barely any cheaper than the regular brands
poached also by AI, China isn't going to save us
Volume production is still a way off, but they're absolutely going to charge what the market will bear
Can we just agree to not post ram "deals" from now on.
Agreed.
Even if this is considered a "deal" in the current economic climate, it shouldn't be classed as such in the grand scheme of things when said climate is absurdly overpriced beyond any sense or reason.
AI can go rot in the deepest pit.
Isn't it the same price at Centrecom?
See if you can work out the difference between these 2 except for the page background color, don't know how they listed identical product model for 2 totally different prices
https://www.pccasegear.com/products/70895/corsair-vengeance-…
https://www.pccasegear.com/products/70900/corsair-vengeance-…
Anyway, Amazon listing not a deal when PCCG has the same thing for same price
One has RGB which is easily worth an extra 1k /s
Oh yeah and the model is one letter different at the start. Those are some expensive LED lights.
I guess since the Amazon model is the RGB model it is deal of the century haha
Da truck is this chit?!! Truck my life.
Corsair Dominator Titanium is better
new pc builders gonna settle with 8gb ram
This puts the RAM in RAMming!
People bagging this as not a deal due to inflation please keep in mind some of us need to build a PC now so any “cheaper” price in today’s market is better than paying an even more inflated price.
That said, I’m holding out for CL30 or CL32 even if it’s only 32GB for 400-500 less, I think it’s worth it.
Yes… because you need 96gb of 6hgz ram and waited till now.
I assume there's some financial reason to spend $1200 on 96gb or ram and people aren't just paying for more fps?
Paid $295 for non-RGB version around July 2025.
I've got 64GB of DDR5 ram… Probably a good time to throw them out and upgrade to 96GB.
can you throw them in my bin please?
OzICheckedPGridToday
Got this to get windows to unload faster 🫠
Looks like I've accidentally stumbled onto OzRipoff again…
Now this is a bargain
How do I negatively gear RAM
should change your name to Ramlord!
I prefer Comelord
Will never buy Corsair ram again, I built pc's for a living back around 2010. Had so many issues with Corsair ram that I will never pay more for less with Corsair ever again. Geil and Kingston rest I can pass on.
Remember when an entire mid range gaming PC cost this much?
I bought this for $338.14 in August 2025 from Amazon. Didn't realize it is a good deal until now.
OMG! I got a desktop 6400 MHz 96GB kit for $450 like 2.5 years back, and another 64GB before that for $300. I am running at 4800 MHz thanks to my mem controller.
What a time to be alive.