Chinese memory maker CXMT enters the mainstream consumer memory with Corsair Vengeance DDR5 kit — Chinese-made DRAM emerges as an antidote for crushing shortages
Chinese memory maker CXMT has entered the consumer memory market with its DDR5 modules, specifically featured in a Corsair Vengeance kit. This marks a significant shift as CXMT aims to provide an alternative to the major DRAM manufacturers who are focused on data center contracts. The introduction of CXMT's DRAM could help alleviate current RAM shortages, although pricing details remain unclear.
- ▪CXMT began producing DDR5 modules for the consumer market in late 2024.
- ▪The Corsair Vengeance DDR5 kit features CXMT DRAM running at 6,000 MT/s with CL36 speeds.
- ▪CXMT is not tied to data center contracts, allowing it to target regular consumers.
- ▪The DDR5-6000 CL36 kit is suitable for gaming and daily tasks, with minimal performance difference compared to faster kits.
- ▪Pricing for the CXMT-made DDR5 remains unspecified, raising questions about its affordability in the market.
Opening excerpt (first ~120 words) tap to expand
PC Components RAM DRAM DDR5 Chinese memory maker CXMT enters the mainstream consumer memory with Corsair Vengeance DDR5 kit — Chinese-made DRAM emerges as an antidote for crushing shortages News By Hassam Nasir published 22 May 2026 Corsair typically only buys from Micron, Samsung, or SK Hynix. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. (Image credit: Corsair) Copy link Facebook X Whatsapp Reddit Pinterest Flipboard Email Share this article 0 Join the conversation Follow us Add us as a preferred source on Google Newsletter Subscribe to our newsletter In late 2024, China-based ChangXing Memory Technologies (CXMT) began producing DDR5 modules aimed at the consumer market.
…
Excerpt limited to ~120 words for fair-use compliance. The full article is at Tom's Hardware.
Discussion
0 commentsMore from Tom's Hardware
