Updated
Updated · ZDNet · Jun 2
Best Buy Cuts 64GB Kingston DDR5 RAM Kit by $176 to Under $1,000
Updated
Updated · ZDNet · Jun 2

Best Buy Cuts 64GB Kingston DDR5 RAM Kit by $176 to Under $1,000

3 articles · Updated · ZDNet · Jun 2
  • Best Buy lowered the 64GB Kingston Fury Beast DDR5 kit by $176, taking the two-stick package back to just under $1,000.
  • The deal stands out because RAM and storage prices have climbed as AI companies buy up components for data centers and large-language-model training.
  • Kingston’s kit offers a 4,800MHz base speed and supports overclocking up to 6,400MHz, with AMD Expo and Intel XMP 3.0 profiles aimed at gaming and creator PCs.
  • ZDNET called the discount the lowest seen on a 64GB kit in a long time, while still noting the capacity and price remain overkill for most gamers.
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