Access the latest 48GB DDR5-7000 memory kits with ASUS motherboards
When you grab an Intel 700 or 600 series motherboard from our ROG Maximus, ROG Strix, ProArt, TUF Gaming or Prime lines, you often have a choice. Should you go with an option that supports the latest generation of budget-friendly DDR4 memory, or should you future-proof your purchase with a DDR5 model instead? As the market for DDR5 RAM matures, it’s becoming harder for enthusiasts to ignore the performance potential of next-gen memory. Now it’s even easier to recommend our motherboards with DDR5 support. We are proud to announce that our entire range of 700 and 600 series motherboards can support the latest 24GB DDR5 memory modules with a BIOS update.
A simple BIOS update is all it takes to unlock the full potential of these new memory kits. We’ve been working closely with Corsair on the upcoming 2x24GB memory kits and have confirmed that our entire lineup can support up to 48GB of DDR5 RAM at 7000MT/s, or up to 192GB of DDR5 RAM at 5600MT/s . Whether you prefer a state-of-the-art Z790 motherboard for ultimate overclocking, or a feature-packed yet wallet-friendly B760 option, you can pair it with a DDR5 memory kit that offers the right mix of capacity and speed for your workflow.
Ready for enthusiasts of all kinds
When many of us buy a new and larger memory kit, we joke with friends or family about how we can use it to open even more browser tabs. There’s a grain of truth in this joke, although it would take a pretty impressive number of browser tabs to noticeably clog a modern PC with 16GB of RAM. The truth is that many of us can actually take advantage of larger pools of high-bandwidth RAM. Some games alone can take up more than 16GB of RAM, and that’s before considering apps you might prefer to keep running in the background. Video editors, architects, product designers, 3D modelers, twitch streamers, engineers, data scientists, and many others routinely launch memory-sensitive workloads.
These professionals and developers—not to mention all of us who multitask heavily on a daily basis—have been watching the evolving DDR5 market with excitement. The next generation of memory kits deliver better scaling for today’s high-core count CPUs, massive increases in bandwidth, and welcome efficiency improvements without significantly impacting overall system latency. Click here to learn more about all the advantages of DDR5 over DDR4.
Upcoming DDR5 memory modules from manufacturers like Corsair are characterized by how much storage capacity they offer at stunning data transfer rates. DDR5-7000 kits are currently available, but are limited to 16GB per module. Corsair’s new Vengeance DDR5 48GB (2x24GB) DDR5 7000 memory modules give you up to 48GB of 7000 MT/s DDR5 RAM. This is a tempting offer for those who not only need a lot of storage, but also need a lot of high-speed storage. Would you rather equip your PC with even more RAM? Upcoming kits like Corsair’s Vengeance DDR5 192 GB (4 x 48 GB) DDR5 will give you 192 GB of RAM at a very fast data rate of 5600 MT/s.
Keep CPU compatibility in mind when planning your next-gen memory upgrade. You can get the full speed of these new DDR5-5200 and DDR5-5600 kits with either a 12th gene or a 13th Gen Intel Core CPU. However, the DDR5-7000 kits require a 13th Generation Intel CPU to run at its full rated speed.
power to the people
For any PC builder looking for a new motherboard with DDR5 memory support, we offer a wide range of options to suit your needs and budget. Our premium Z790 motherboard range is full of DDR5 models. Each of our ROG Maximus Z790 motherboards, including the full-featured ROG Maximus Z790 Extreme and the enthusiast ROG Maximus Z790 Hero, are ready and waiting for DDR5 kits. In many cases, you’ll have a choice between DDR4 and DDR5 when looking at our ROG Strix, TUF Gaming, ProArt, and Prime Z790 options. Any model that supports DDR4 will have the “D4” tag at the end of its product name.
If your computing needs don’t call for the premium services of a state-of-the-art Z790 motherboard, we have a range of options that are still more than ready for the latest DDR5 memory kits. You’ll find DDR5 motherboards in our B760 and H770 series, like the powerful ROG Strix B760-F Gaming WiFi. Our last generation Z690 and B660 motherboards still have a lot of life left in them. With the latest BIOS updates, they are compatible with the latest DDR5 memory kits and 13th Generation Intel CPUs, making them an enticing option for anyone who needs to make the most of their PC building budget. Not sure which board is best for your needs? Click here for an overview of our full line of Intel 700 series motherboards.
Whichever motherboard you choose, make sure it’s fully updated to the latest BIOS for the best experience with your new DDR5 memory kit. Also when you buy a new board for your new RAM it is important to check the firmware. We make every effort to ensure our motherboards leave the factory with the latest updates installed. However, if you’re building a new PC soon after these new memory kits have been released, chances are you’ll end up with an older inventory motherboard that doesn’t have the required firmware. Use the table below to find the latest BIOS version for your Z790 motherboard.
We will also soon be providing the required BIOS updates for our DDR5 H770 and B760 motherboards, as well as all of our 600 series motherboards with DDR5 RAM support, so you can access the latest memory kits with these products as well. When the BIOS update is available for your motherboard, we will post it on the ASUS support site.