Don't think RAM is expensive enough yet? DDR5 sticks with a triple-fan cooler on top will be shown off at CES 2026

RAM fans: here are some fans for your RAM

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News By Darren Allan published 19 December 2025

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  • Origin Code will demo its new Vortex DDR5 memory at CES 2026
  • This RAM has a triple-fan cooling solution (which is removable)
  • That active fan cooling promises to offer 40% better performance than passive cooling, but given the RAM crisis, expect this memory to be seriously costly

Origin Code is a lesser-known RAM brand that has a rather novel take on DDR5 RAM modules that the firm is planning on debuting at CES 2026.

We've heard about Origin Code's Vortex DDR5 memory before, but the manufacturer will be demonstrating the RAM at CES in January, as VideoCardz reports – and the unique touch here is that the memory has a three-fan cooling system.

We can expect demos focused on "sustained overclocking" in real-world workloads, showcasing what Vortex DDR5 can do.

The active cooling for this memory is a triple-fan unit that mounts on top of the RAM modules and is removable. The available kits start from 2 x 16GB modules (32GB total), going up to quad configurations such as 4 x 48GB (for a total of 192GB).

We might also get pricing details from Origin Code at CES 2026, and needless to say, given the current price crisis with RAM, which has hit a ridiculous high at a jaw-dropping pace, this could be a shock.

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Regarding that price, this is fancy, high-end RAM – which is already getting stupidly expensive, as noted – with an innovative custom active cooling system on top, so there's no telling how high the cost might run. Expect something along eye-watering lines, naturally.

Is a cooling system like this even necessary for system memory? Well, obviously, it's somewhat over-the-top, but it could be valuable for enthusiasts, who are the target audience, perhaps.

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