Don't Just Settle For Normal DDR5

We're a month away from the end of the year, and you've been saving up for a new PC build for some quality holiday game-time.

Thanks to the latest processors like Intel's 12th generation and 13th generation CPUs, as well as AMD's Ryzen 7000 series, DDR5 memory has made its way into the mainstream, with DDR5-compatible motherboards far more easily found today as the platforms supporting them have been around a couple of years. While shopping, you've probably come across overclocking-friendly memory that have been tested and certified for either AMD or Intel platforms. On the red camp, you'll see them branded as AMD Expo, while on the blue, you'll see them marked as Intel XMP 3.0. Regardless, here's our list of top DDR5 memory you'll want to pair with your performance gaming PC build.

01 TEAMGROUP T-FORCE XTREEM DDR5 

If you're looking for a minimalist set of DDR5 memory sticks, TeamGroup's T-Force Xtreem DDR5 memory might not be up your alley. The overall look of these memory sticks isn't ugly, but we'd recommend that TeamGroup reconsider slapping on the tacky T-FORCE badge/medallion. Under the hood though, they boast frequencies ranging from 7600MT/s at CL36 latency (2 x 16GB and 2 x 24GB), 8000MT/s at CL38 latency (2 x 16GB and 2 x 24GB), and 8200MT/s at CL28 latency (2 x 24GB). These modules are rated to be compatible with motherboards running on the Intel 700 series chipsets. On the outside, cooling is handled by a set of 2mm-thick two-piece heat spreaders.