{
  "id": 3741643,
  "title": "16GB G.Skill Flare X5 DDR5-6000 RAM gets a $43 discount as the memory crisis continues to punish PC builders",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/27/16gb-g-skill-flare-x5-ddr5-6000-ram-gets-a-43-discount-as-the-memory",
  "topic": "tech",
  "section": "Tech",
  "published": "2026-08-27T13:23:35.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "TechRadar",
    "slug": "techradar",
    "url": "https://www.techradar.com/pro/16gb-g-skill-flare-x5-ddr5-6000-ram-gets-a-usd43-discount-as-the-memory-crisis-continues-to-punish-pc-builders"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "In the ongoing memory crisis, PC builders are facing significantly higher prices for RAM. However, a current deal on Newegg offers a discount on 16GB of G.Skill Flare X5 DDR5-6000 RAM, lowering the price from $263 to $219.99 when using the code EPF5595. While this still represents a substantial investment for 16GB of memory, it is still cheaper than Amazon's $255 price. This module supports Intel XMP 3.0 and AMD EXPO profiles and has CL36-36-36-96 timings, offering a balance of speed and latency for a high-performance PC. The low-profile design makes it suitable for compact builds and systems where clearance might be an issue. However, it is a single 16GB DIMM, not a kit, and buyers should ensure their motherboard and existing RAM configuration are compatible before purchasing.",
  "summary": "Building or upgrading a PC? G.Skill Flare X5 DDR5-6000 RAM is cheaper with this limited-time promo code.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Tom's Hardware",
        "title": "$215 discount turns Corsair's DDR5-6000 Vengeance memory kit into the cheapest 32GB of RAM at those speeds — 35% saving as stock dwindles and prices continue to rise",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/27/215-discount-turns-corsairs-ddr5-6000-vengeance-memory-kit-into-the",
        "published": "2026-08-27T10:44:57.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}