Skip to main content
  1. Home
  2. Computing
  3. Deals

Digital Trends may earn a commission when you buy through links on our site. Why trust us?

Best RAM Cyber Monday deals: Save on DDR4 and DDR5 kits today

Albert Bassili
By

One of the most important components to consider when building a new computer or upgrading your current one is RAM, especially if you want to play the best PC games, edit video, or even try offline LLM manipulation. Everything eats up a lot of RAM these days — Windows 11 on its own takes up about 4GB of RAM, which effectively halves the capabilities of the fairly standard 8GB of RAM. If you want an upgrade to 16GB, 32GB or even more, today is the perfect time for it because there are plenty of RAM Cyber Monday deals. You should also take a look at CPU Cyber Monday deals, GPU Cyber Monday deals and AIO Cooler Cyber Monday deals for more discounts if you’re building a PC.

Best DDR4 RAM Cyber Monday deals

The Corsair Vengeance LPX DDR4 RAM kit against a white background.
Corsair

While DDR4 RAM is the older generation now, it’s still one of the most widely supported types of RAM, and you’ll often find better and more varied deals for these. There’s also the fact that most CPUs and motherboards support having several RAM sticks, so you can buy several smaller and cheaper sticks rather than a few larger ones.

  • Corsair VENGEANCE LPX 16GB (2x8GB) 3200MHz CL16 —
  • PNY XLR8 Gaming EPIC-X RGB 16GB (2x8GB) 3600MHz —
  • Corsair VENGEANCE RGB PRO DDR4 16GB (2x8GB) 3200MHz CL16 —
  • Corsair VENGEANCE LPX DDR4 RAM 32GB (2x16GB) 3200MHz CL16 —
  • Corsair VENGEANCE RGB PRO DDR4 32GB (2x16GB) 3200MHz CL16 —
  • Corsair VENGEANCE RGB PRO SL DDR4 32GB (2x16GB) 3600MHz CL18 —

Best DDR5 RAM Cyber Monday deals

A black box with "Samsung DDR5" written inside, accompanied by two RAM modules, over an image of Earth.
Samsung

The latest standard in memory is DDR5 RAM, which is much faster than DDR4 overall and has a larger upper limit for individual stick size. Also, remember that it’s generally better to go for two sticks of RAM rather than one stick of DDR5 due to the way memory banks are arranged and in terms of optimization. This also generally holds true for DD4 but is more important for DDR5.

  • Kingston Fury Beast 8GB DDR5 CL36 —
  • Corsair Vengeance DDR5 RAM 16GB (2x8GB) 5200MHz CL40 —
  • Teamgroup T-Create Classic 10L DDR5 32GB Kit (2 x 16GB) 6000MHz (PC5-48000) CL48 —
  • Corsair Vengeance DDR5 RAM 32GB (2x16GB) 6000MHz CL30 —
  • Corsair Vengeance RGB DDR5 RAM 32GB (2x16GB) 6000MHz CL30 —
  • Corsair Dominator Platinum RGB 32GB (2PK X 16GB) 6200MHz DDR5 C36 —
  • Crucial Pro RAM 96GB Kit (2x48GB) DDR5 —

How to choose the right RAM for your computer

The first and foremost thing to consider is how much RAM you actually need. 8GB is certainly a minimum, but we’re quickly getting to a point where 16GB should be the norm for a generally smooth experience, especially if you game. You could go with 32GB if you game a lot, but RAM is rarely a bottleneck, and unless you’re a power user with dozens and dozens of apps and tabs open, it won’t be worth it. On the other hand, there are some applications where a lot of RAM can help, such as with programming, CAD, and video editing, all of which will do better the more RAM you have.

Related

Beyond just the size, though, is also the specific speeds of each RAM, which is a much more complex topic because it involves not only the frequency but also the latency, so we suggest you check our guide on RAM speed for a more thorough breakdown. It’s also worth looking at our analysis between DDR5 vs. DDR4 RAM to see which one suits your needs better, especially since DDR5 is still relatively new and isn’t as optimized as DDR4.

Editors' Recommendations

Topics
Albert Bassili
Albert Bassili
Deals Writer
Albert’s been a tech and gaming writer for almost a decade now, writing across websites such as GameGavel, How-To-Geek, and…
Best iPad deals: Save on iPad Air, iPad Pro, iPad Mini for the holidays
iPad Pro 2020 Screen

Buying an iPad for yourself or as a gift for a loved one is a great idea. The tablets are very simple to use while offering a surprising amount of power depending on the model you choose. There's pretty much one for every situation with the standard 10.2-inch iPad perfect for all the family, while the iPad Pro is great for if you need to conduct some video editing on the move. There's always the iPad Air for strong performance too while the iPad Mini is great for portability. With so many Apple deals around, we've highlighted some of the very best so you can save big on a new iPad this holiday season.
Best 10.2-inch iPad deals

The standard 10.2 or 10.9-inch iPad remains one of the best iPads for someone on a budget, particularly when it comes to older generations like the 8th or 9th generation models. If you just want an easy to use tablet to browse the internet, watch some streaming shows, and do other straightforward tasks, it's a reasonable solution. Just don't expect premium features like the M1 processor or a high-end display.

Read more
Best MacBook deals: Get an Air for $750 and save on M3 MacBook Pro
A MacBook Pro M2 sits on a wooden table with a nice bokeh background.

If you're looking for great laptop deals, you've almost certainly considered buying a MacBook. The MacOS running systems typically offer fantastic battery life, exceptional performance, and a level of quality that lasts for many years. They're far from cheap though with many Apple deals still proving costly. A worthy investment either way, we've picked out some of the best MacBook deals around at the moment. We've focused solely on Apple silicon chips as previous Intel-based models are too dated these days. The M1 chip continues to perform very well for the price but we've also looked at the newer M2 chip and the latest M3 which is still seeing some discounts despite being so new. Read on while we take you through your options.
Best MacBook Air (M1) deals

The Apple MacBook Air (M1) started a seismic shift for Apple being the first of its Airs to have an Apple-based processor. We took a look at the differences between the M2 and M1 and the M1 is still looking pretty great. It's also a touch nearer to affordable than anything else here. Fast yet fanless so it's silent to use, you gain an 18-hour battery life, a gorgeous looking 13.3-inch Retina display along with all the effortless style you'd expect from an Apple device. These laptops are best for students or those who want something stylish yet reasonably powerful to use on the move. Nowadays, deals are becoming a little harder to come by unless you're willing to consider a refurbished/renewed model.

Read more
The best gaming PC Cyber Monday deals on AMD and Intel rigs
Gaming PC on a desk.

Today is the perfect day to start building your new gaming PC because of the bargains that you can get from Cyber Monday deals. To help you out, we've rounded up our favorite deals from two leading (and rivaling) computer parts makers, AMD and Intel, so you can instantly spot your favorites. When you're done shopping, we also recommend you check out the best Cyber Monday gaming laptop deals as a way to start "using up" some of the savings your making on building your desktop at this time of the year.
Best gaming PC Cyber Monday deals (AMD)

While AMD isn't as well-known as Intel regarding processors, it makes just as good, if not better, CPUs. They also tend to be a bit cheaper for the same power, so going with an AMD CPU makes sense if you want to keep your prices down. Luckily, Cyber Monday has further seen a decrease in overall prices, and you can nab very budget-friendly AMD gaming PCs.

Read more