Goodram has reintroduced 4GB DDR4 memory modules to the market, a move that provides a cost-effective upgrade path for users upgrading older systems or building budget PCs while DDR5 prices remain elevated. This return of smaller capacity sticks addresses a specific gap for buyers who need to balance performance with strict spending limits, as high-end DDR5 kits often exceed the budgets of entry-level builders. The new Rival DDR4 Radiant series offers a practical solution for those looking to reduce hardware limitations during gaming and multitasking without paying a premium for the latest memory standard.
DDR4 modules return as DDR5 prices remain elevated
The Rival DDR4 Radiant series includes capacities ranging from 4GB to 64GB, with the company explicitly targeting gamers and multitaskers who want to maximize their current hardware. Goodram positions these modules as a way to help users get more out of their PCs by reducing bottlenecks during streaming and everyday tasks. The lineup supports dual-channel operation for kits with capacities up to 64GB, allowing users to install paired sticks for improved bandwidth in compatible motherboards.
Specifications
- Capacity: 4GB, 8GB, 16GB, 32GB, 64GB
- Speed: 3200 MT/s
- Latency: CL16 and CL18
- Voltage: 1.2 or 1.35 volts
- Warranty: Lifetime
All modules in the Rival DDR4 Radiant series run at a speed of 3200 MT/s with CL16 and CL18 timings. The memory operates at voltages of 1.2 or 1.35 volts, depending on the specific configuration and timing requirements. Goodram backs these memory sticks with a lifetime warranty, providing long-term reliability assurance for consumers investing in DDR4 technology. The consistent speed and timing specifications ensure compatibility with a wide range of existing DDR4-compatible platforms.
European retail listings from a Baltic tech supplier called AiO show specific pricing for the higher-capacity kits, though Goodram has not officially revealed the final pricing for its DDR4 dual-channel kits. The 64GB dual-channel memory kit is listed for €622.99 EUR (around $710), while the 32GB Rival Radiant memory kit is priced at €320 EUR (around $365). The 16GB dual-channel kit is available for €150 EUR (around $171), and a single 8GB DDR4 memory stick is listed for €78.99 EUR (around $89.98). These prices reflect the current supply-demand imbalance in the storage semiconductor market, which has driven up costs for smaller capacity modules.
Goodram describes its new Rival DDR4 Radiant RAM sticks as memory “for gamers who want to get more out of their PC and reduce hardware limitations during gaming, streaming, and everyday multitasking.” The company also noted that this small-capacity module product is returning to public view due to the severe supply-demand imbalance brought by the ‘super cycle’ in storage semiconductors. This strategic return of DDR4 options provides a clear alternative for consumers who cannot justify the higher cost of DDR5 at this time.
Source: NotebookCheck
