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Early Black Friday RAM deals 2024: 33% off desktop and laptop RAM kits

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If you’re thinking of building or upgrading a PC, then you’ll really want to grab yourself some great Black Friday RAM deals. A lot of folks may not really think about RAM because it’s not as big of a deal as a GPU or CPU, but RAM can affect performance, so it’s worth grabbing something good. Not only that, but certain operating systems, like Windows 11, love to eat up RAM, so upgrading it can make a huge difference to your day-to-day experience, especially if you’re only running 8GBs. That’s why we’ve gone out and collected some of our favorite early Black Friday RAM deals below.

CORSAIR VENGEANCE LPX DDR4 3200MHz RAM 32GB (2x16GB) — $54 $80 33% off

The Corsair Vengeance LPX DDR4 RAM kit against a white background.
Corsair

While most people are probably either running 8GB of RAM or even 16GB of RAM, upgrading with this two-pack that brings you up to a total of 32GB is going to make a world of difference. That’s especially so given that it’s going for just $54 after a 33% discount.

Crucial RAM 3200MHz CL22 32GB Kit (2x16GB) DDR4 RAM — $57 $65 14% off

Crucial laptop RAM DDR4 32GB (2x16GB)
Crucial

Even though most folks tend to think of upgrading their desktop RAM, the truth is that a lot of laptops can have their RAM upgraded too, and this kit from Crucial will net you a total of 32GB. That’s a pretty substantial number and great for those who use a gaming laptop or do a lot of programming and CAD work.

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Crucial RAM 5600MHz 32GB (2x16GB) DDR5 RAM — $90 $110 19% off

Crucial laptop RAM DDR5 32GB Kit (2x16GB)
Crucial

For those who have a newer laptop, you’re probably using the latest DDR5 RAM, so you’ll instead want this kit from Crucial, which looks a bit nicer, not that you would see it under the laptop. Even so, you get 32GB of RAM for $90, instead of $110, which is pretty great all things considered.

CORSAIR VENGEANCE RGB 6400MHz 32GB (2x16GB) DDR5 RAM — $105 $130 19% off

Corsair VENGEANCE RGB PRO SL DDR4
Corsair

If you’re putting together a desktop with a modern motherboard or have a newer gaming PC, then this DDR5 RAM kit for just $105 will net you 32GB of RAM. It’s blazing fast too at 6400Mhz, and if you have a see-through case, then the RGB lights also add a nice touch.

G.SKILL Trident Z RGB Series 3600MT/s 64GB (2x32GB) DDR4 RAM — $120 $140 8% off

G.SKILL Trident Z RGB Series
G.SKILL

While the discount on this G.SKILL Trident Z kit of RAM is only $20, it does let you snag a whopping 64GB of DDR4 RAM for just $120. Not only that, but they can hit 3,600Mhz and come with RGB, which is great for those who want to show off the internals of their case.

How to Choose RAM on Black Friday

When it comes to RAM, you’ll essentially choose between DDR4 and DDR5, with older computers that are 4-5 years old or older most likely using DDR4. It’s worth noting that the two are not interchangeable, and if you have use DDR4, then your motherboard will not accept DDR5 RAM, meaning a RAM upgrade will likely mean a motherboard upgrade as well. Take a look at our guide “DDR5 vs. DDR4 RAM: Is DDR5 worth it?” before taking the considerable financial plunge.

Another thing to consider is how much RAM you actually need. This can be a bit of a complicated question depending on many variables and even your own usage, but the long and short of it is that 8GB is really the minimum, with 16GB being the ideal, except if you have a gaming laptop or desktop, in which case 16GB of RAM is the minimum. Either way, you can absolutely go for more than that, and it will give you a smoother day-to-day experience, but it’s not very necessary outside of specific uses, such as CAD or programming work.

It’s also worth noting that miss-matching RAM speeds can be a problem, so be sure they are always running the same Mhz and CL if you can.

How We Chose These RAM Black Friday Deals

Luckily, finding a good RAM deal isn’t difficult, especially since there are only five or six various companies that make RAM, and they’re all relatively well-known in terms of their quality. To that end, we’ve done our best to pick the best quality deals we could find for both laptop and computer RAM. That doesn’t only mean going with a well-known brand name that has great specs but also finding the deals that give you the best return for your money within the context of other RAM deals.

At the end of the day, it’s important to us that you feel confident in any choices you make.

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