G.SKILL recorded the fastest RAM speed from a desktop setup that looks more like a freezer than a computer, with the help of its RAM card. Random-Access Memory, or RAM, has always been a factor when it comes to the best desktop computers, as it can help determine how fast and efficient a setup can perform under most circumstances.

Fortunately for G.SKILL, a Taiwanese company that's been working on computer hardware for over 30 years, producing high-end memory cards, hard drives and solid-state drives is an area of expertise where it excels at. In 2019, a professional overclocker was able to push the company's Trident Z Royal DDR4 RAM card memory speeds to a record-breaking 6,016.8 mega transfers per second, when DDR4 typically has a limit of 3,200 MT/s. G.SKILL eventually came up with its latest Trident RAM card utilizing DDR5, which is a next-generation standard capable of memory speeds of at least 4,800 MT/s. So it can go even faster than the previous record, but not with a conventional cooling system.

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G.SKILL recently announced that its Trident Z5 RGB Memory card achieved record-breaking speeds once again. However, this wasn't done through conventional means or with regular hardware, but rather with a custom liquid nitrogen-cooled rig comprised of an ASUS ROG Maximus Z motherboard and an Intel Core i7-12700KF processor. The historical feat was accomplished by an overclocker who goes by "hocayu" and was benchmarked reaching speeds of up to 8,704 MT/s.

Do Consumers Need That Much RAM Speed?

GSKILL Trident Z5 RAM in rig product sample

It's only natural for consumers to desire as much RAM capacity as possible for their desktop computers, especially when smartphones can even have more RAM than laptops nowadays. However, having extremely fast RAM speeds doesn't always translate to better performance. If anything, the exhibition was only trying to showcase what was possible instead of enticing consumers to do the same.

For the setup to reach its desired maximum speeds, not only did it utilize impractical cooling methods, but it also required various adjustments that might not be beneficial for typical computing needs. Furthermore, using DDR5 RAM also requires newer hardware, such as Intel's latest processor, so it might not be compatible with desktop users who are simply looking for a memory upgrade for their current rig. While future PC builds will eventually migrate to using the better DDR5 standard of memory. Given its increased memory bandwidth and lower power consumption over its predecessor, this case required extreme RAM speeds. However, it will likely still be relatively niche.

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Source: G.SKILL