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11 memory under $500 from Corsair, Patriot Memory, CG Itempowers Connect The Good and more. Most cost $475 to $499, and half cost less than $480.

Patriot MemorySpec score 8.8

DDR5, DIMM, 32GB, 2 Sticks

+32GB capacity: only 1 of 18 here have a higher capacity
+6000 speed: only 1 of 18 here have a higher speed
$479.99-6%Was: $509.94
as of 11/04/2026 18:11 PST - Details
V-Color Color Your LifeSpec score 8.9

DDR5, DIMM, 32GB, 2 Sticks

+DDR5-6000 speed for high bandwidth
+CAS latency 30 for quick memory response
+AMD EXPO profile for easy overclocking
−32GB total capacity from two 16GB sticks is modest for DDR5
$479.99
as of 11/04/2026 08:08 PST - Details
Patriot MemorySpec score 8.8

DDR5, DIMM, 32GB, 2 Sticks

+Supports both Intel XMP and AMD EXPO profiles
+32GB total in a two-stick kit
+Built-in RGB lighting
−CL36 latency is higher than lower-latency DDR5 kits
$479.99
as of 11/04/2026 18:11 PST - Details
G.SkillSpec score 8.8

DDR5, DIMM, 32GB, 2 Sticks

+32GB total capacity from two 16GB sticks
+Supports both Intel XMP 3.0 and AMD EXPO
+CL36 latency for a 6000 MT/s kit
$475.00
as of 11/04/2026 15:05 PST - Details
V-Color Color Your LifeSpec score 8.9

DDR5, DIMM, 32GB, 2 Sticks

+32GB capacity: only 1 of 18 here have a higher capacity
+6000 speed: only 1 of 18 here have a higher speed
$499.99
as of 11/04/2026 08:08 PST - Details
Nemix RamSpec score 8.4

DDR4, DIMM, 64GB, 4 Sticks

+64GB total capacity from four 16GB sticks
+Non-ECC unbuffered design for desktops
+CAS latency 22 timing
−Four sticks use all slots on most boards, limiting future expansion
$499.49
as of 11/04/2026 21:28 PST - Details
KingstonSpec score 8.3

DDR4, DIMM, 32GB, 2 Sticks

+32GB total capacity across two DIMMs for demanding tasks
+DDR4 at 3600 MT/s speed for desktop systems
+CL16 latency for responsive memory timing
$497.00
as of 11/04/2026 16:10 PST - Details
CG Itempowers Connect The GoodSpec score 8.8

DDR5, DIMM, 32GB, 2 Sticks

+32GB total capacity from two 16GB sticks
+6000MT/s speed for DDR5 desktop memory
+EXPO and XMP 3.0 profile support
−CAS latency 38 is higher than some DDR5 6000MT/s kits
$479.00
as of 11/04/2026 16:09 PST - Details
CG Itempowers Connect The GoodSpec score 8.1

DDR5, DIMM, 32GB, 2 Sticks

+32GB total capacity from two 16GB sticks
+Intel XMP 3.0 profile support
+RGB lighting for a decorated build
−CAS latency 40 is high for its 5600MT/s speed
$459.00
as of 11/04/2026 16:09 PST - Details
TimetecSpec score 8.1

DDR5, DIMM, 32GB, 2 Sticks

+32GB total capacity from two 16GB sticks
+DDR5 memory at 5600 MT/s
+1.1V operating voltage
−CL46 CAS latency is high for DDR5 5600
−Single rank 1Rx8 design
$499.99
as of 11/04/2026 08:07 PST - Details
LexarSpec score 8.8

DDR5, DIMM, 32GB, 2 Sticks

+32GB capacity suits gaming and everyday desktop use
+Two 16GB sticks for a dual-channel kit
+6000 MHz speed is a common DDR5 setting
$479.99
as of 11/04/2026 17:06 PST - Details

Compare specs

memory kitTypeFormCapacitySticksSpeedSpec scorePrice
DDR5DIMM32GB260008.8$479.99
as of 11/04/2026 18:11 PST - Details
DDR5DIMM32GB260008.9$479.99
as of 11/04/2026 08:08 PST - Details
DDR5DIMM32GB260008.8$479.99
as of 11/04/2026 18:11 PST - Details
DDR5DIMM32GB260008.8$475.00
as of 11/04/2026 15:05 PST - Details
DDR5DIMM32GB260008.9$499.99
as of 11/04/2026 08:08 PST - Details
DDR4DIMM64GB432008.4$499.49
as of 11/04/2026 21:28 PST - Details
DDR4DIMM32GB236008.3$497.00
as of 11/04/2026 16:10 PST - Details
DDR5DIMM32GB260008.8$479.00
as of 11/04/2026 16:09 PST - Details
DDR5DIMM32GB256008.1$459.00
as of 11/04/2026 16:09 PST - Details
DDR5DIMM32GB256008.1$499.99
as of 11/04/2026 08:07 PST - Details

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