High memory prices continue to make PC upgrades expensive, but Corsair's Vengeance RGB DDR5-6000 RAM kit gets a rare discount

DDR5 memory is crazily expensive right now, especially compared to this time last year, and big, genuine discounts are hard to find.

Case in point, the price of the 16GB Corsair Vengeance RGB RAM kit has dropped to $260 (was $285) at Newegg .

A modest saving, but given the outrageous prices we've seen on memory recently, we'll take any discount we can get.

Here, you're getting two 8GB DDR5-6000 modules with CL36 latency and 36-44-44 timings.

Support for both AMD EXPO and Intel XMP 3.0 also makes it easier to run the memory at its rated performance on compatible AMD and Intel systems.

Each module features a solid aluminum heat spreader and ten individually addressable RGB LEDs.

Corsair's iCUE software lets you customize the lighting, monitor frequency and control onboard voltage regulation.

16GB Vengeance RGB DDR5-6000 RAM: was $284.99 now $259.99 Corsair's dual-channel kit includes 16GB (2x8GB) DDR5-6000 memory with CL36 timings, AMD EXPO and Intel XMP 3.0 support, onboard voltage regulation, aluminum heat spreaders and ten-zone RGB lighting.

View Deal Why we recommend it DDR5-6000 remains a great speed for a general-purpose desktop, and this kit combines it with the convenience of profiles for both AMD and Intel platforms, making it a more flexible option if you're after memory for a new build rather than upgrading an existing machine.

The RGB is also much better than simply adding an illuminated strip.

Each module has ten individually addressable LEDs, with Corsair iCUE providing control over the lighting alongside real-time frequency monitoring and voltage regulation.

This is also a dual-channel 2x8GB kit, so you're getting two matched modules rather than a single 16GB stick.

Price context & historical value Newegg normally lists this 16GB Corsair Vengeance RGB kit at $284.99, but the current deal brings it down to $259.99.

That's $25 off, or around 9%.