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> I think it's intended as a comparison of cost when building a gaming-capable computer vs. a console of somewhat equivalent power. The PS5 has 16GB of RAM. On
by bhelkey 11mo ago
> I think it's intended as a comparison of cost when building a gaming-capable computer vs. a console of somewhat equivalent power.
The PS5 has 16GB of RAM. One can buy 16GB of RAM for ~$100 [1].
[1] https://pcpartpicker.com/product/9fgFf7/kingston-fury-beast-16-gb-2-x-8-gb-ddr5-4800-cl38-memory-kf548c38bbk2-16 https://pcpartpicker.com/product/9fgFf7/kingston-fury-beast-...
- mitthrowaway2 11mo agoThank you for mentioning this. Not knowing the specs of a PS5, I'd assumed that the comparison was made because the PS5 now sold for less than the RAM it contains, and scalpers were now hungrily buying up all available PlayStation inventory just to tear them open and feast on the RAM inside. But since it's 16 GB, the comparison doesn't really make sense.
- hsbauauvhabzb 11mo agoBut that’s not apples to apples, a computer will generally need more ram to compete with a console.
- addandsubtract 11mo agoThe PS5 also has GDDR6 RAM, compared to the DDR5 in the link.