With new 16GB DDR5 kits now fetching upwards of $240 due to the ongoing DRAM shortage, this tested-working 16GB DDR5-6000 CL38 module at $225 is priced right at (or below) current new pricing — without the wait.
🎯 Best Use Cases
- Building or upgrading a modern AM5 or LGA1700/LGA1851 (DDR5) system.
- High-refresh gaming rigs that benefit from DDR5's higher bandwidth.
- Pairing with a second identical stick later for dual-channel — or running single-channel now to save money immediately.
- Content creation and multitasking workloads that benefit from fast memory.
- Anyone priced out of new DDR5 by the current shortage who still needs to build now.
💰 Why This Is a Good Deal
2026 has seen a severe global DRAM shortage driven by AI/HBM demand eating into consumer memory fab capacity. Kits that cost $80–120 USD a year ago now regularly sell for $240+ for just 16GB — a 2–3x jump in under 18 months.
At $225 CAD, tested and working, this module is priced in line with (or under) what new stock costs right now, without dealing with the stock shortages and inflated reseller pricing currently hitting DDR5 buyers.
⚖️ How It Compares
| Part | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| TeamGroup T-Force Vulcan 16GB (1×16GB) DDR5-6000 CL38 Desktop RAM — Used, Working | $225.00 | Our only DDR5 kit — priced at/below current new-market rates. |
| G.Skill Trident Z RGB 16GB DDR4-3200 | $110.00 | Cheaper if your platform still uses DDR4 instead of DDR5. |
| TeamGroup T-Force Vulcan Z 16GB DDR4-3600 | $140.00 | Faster DDR4 option, still well below current DDR4 market pricing. |
TeamGroup T-Force Vulcan 16GB (1×16GB) DDR5-6000 CL38 Desktop RAM — Used, Working
In stock now — $225.00 CAD, ships within Canada.
🛒 View & Buy This Part Ask a Technician❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Why is DDR5 RAM so expensive right now?
A global DRAM shortage, driven largely by AI accelerators consuming memory fab capacity for High Bandwidth Memory (HBM), has pushed consumer DRAM prices up 300–600% since 2024. Analysts don't expect meaningful relief until late 2027.
Is this a single stick or a dual-channel kit?
This is a single 16GB module. You can run it alone, or pair it with a second identical module for dual-channel performance.
What motherboards support DDR5?
Recent platforms only — AMD AM5 and Intel LGA1700 (12th/13th/14th-gen with a DDR5 board) or newer. Check your motherboard's supported memory type before buying.
