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G.Skill Clarifies On Big Price Difference Between Its DDR5 EXPO ULL & Standard EXPO Memory Kits, Says Retailers Are Selling Older Inventory That Was Bought Before Cost Increases
G.Skill clarified the pricing disparities between its DDR5 EXPO ULL and standard EXPO memory kits, which emerged due to retailers selling older inventory acquired before recent DRAM price hikes. While AMD suggested parity in pricing, the market has seen a significant increase in costs, with some EXPO ULL kits priced considerably higher than expected. G.Skill indicates that these price differences stem from the rising costs of DRAM components, further exacerbated by ongoing shortages. Consumers can expect prices to rise as existing inventories are depleted.
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Published 2 Jul 2026, 10:21 UTC3 min read
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Summary
TL;DR
- G.Skill clarifies price differences due to older inventory sales.
- DDR5 EXPO ULL technology features lower latencies for improved performance.
- Significant price increases noted for memory kits amid DRAM crisis.
- Retailers selling stock purchased before recent cost increases.
- Market analysts forecast further price hikes in the DRAM sector.
Interesting facts
- The price of the baseline 32 GB DDR5-6000 kit increased from $100-$150 to $499.
- Current price disparities may persist until retailers sell out older inventories.