G.Skill drops new AMD EXPO ULL RAM for Ryzen CPUs — Flare X5X brings new ULL optimized subtimings, but pricing remains a mystery
G.Skill introduces the Flare X5X series of DDR5-6000 RAM kits designed for AMD Ryzen processors with EXPO ULL technology. The 32GB (2x16GB) kit has timings of 36-36-36-96 at 1.35V, matching standard Flare X5 but with tighter subtimings. Pricing is unknown but expected around $509.99 based on similar models.
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