DDR5 just because available in 2021, and it looks like it won’t be affordable until the end of 2022. Big surprise.
DDR5 RAM has just started being available on mainstream computing platforms starting with Alder Lake and the Z690 chipset. However, if you’ve been looking to upgrade to this platform you should be prepared to pay a bit more than expected. According to Seeking Alpha, memory manufacturer Micron has stated in an earnings call that supply on the components that go into making RAM kits is in short supply, which will mean a shortage of DDR5 RAM, which is in high demand now that it’s available on mainstream platforms.
