64 GB DDR5 Modules Are Coming To Desktop PCs, Enabling Up To 256 GB Memory Capacities

MSI Brings 256 GB DDR5 Memory Support To Its Intel 700 & 600 Motherboards, Easy Compatibility 1

Desktop PC memory is soon going to get another major capacity boost with the upcoming release of 64 GB DDR5 modules for up to 256 GB capacities.

For a long time, the maximum supported memory capacity for desktop PCs was 128 GB and the max capacity per module was limited to 32 GB (16 Gb DRAM). This changed when DRAM makers introduced brand new 24 GB and 48 GB kits based on the 24 Gb DRAM, allowing for up to 192 GB capacities. MSI was among the first motherboard makers to offer support for such high capacities and now, the company will be the first to offer support for up to 256 GB capacities on its desktop PC platforms.

Micron's 1-beta DRAM which comprises 32 Gb DRAM modules is coming to market soon with the likes of Kingston's Fury Renegade DDR5 memory kit. This kit features four DDR5 modules, and each one is equipped with 64 GB capacity for a total of up to 256 GB. That's a 33% increase over the past 192 GB capacities which are still a huge amount for mainstream desktop PC platforms.

This is a huge deal since you'd no longer require to get 4 memory modules to reach 128 GB total capacity. Only two 64 GB modules will get you an impressive 128 B capacity and this also opens up the room for more 2-DIMM motherboard designs which are perfect for dual-channel memory OC.

MSI is demonstrating a 256 GB capacity setup on its PRO X670-P WIFI motherboard equipped with an AMD Ryzen 9 7900X CPU. You will require a BIOS update to enable optimal support for the 256 GB capacities and 64 GB DDR5 modules.

ASRock has also showcased support for 256 GB capacities using 64 GB DDR5 memory modules on both AMD X670 and Intel Z790 platforms. This shows that all major motherboard vendors are prepping support for higher capacities for their specific motherboard platforms. And it's good to see that both Intel and AMD platforms are getting support.

These new BIOS firmware will be rolled out very soon so stay tuned for more information. We will also be keeping you updated with the prices of these 256 GB kits and 64 GB DDR5 modules as they are available.