Tag:memory

Chinese CXMT DDR5 memory delivers equivalent performance to known brands, but it’s hardly any cheaper

CXMT IC-based KingBank DDR5-6000 CL36 kits show that Chinese-made memory is as fast as its counterparts from Samsung, Micron, or SK Hynix.

RAM prices are coming down, and we love to see it

DDR5 memory prices are dropping by up to 25% at UK retailers, including Overclockers and CCL, suggesting there's only so much people will pay.

OEMs consider Chinese-made CXMT memory chips to alleviate shortage strain

Major PC OEMs HP, Dell, Acer and Asus are starting to explore alternative memory supply sources from China as the shortage worsens.

Costco removes RAM from PCs on shop floor, as prices boom

Costco is seemingly removing high-value PC components from displayed PC builds due to prior theft incidents in which RAM was stolen.

DDR4 RAM prices quadruple, as spot cost soars by 172%

DDR4 memory prices have increased by 453% in a few months, as brands anticipate further capacity constraints and dwindling supply.

DDR3 memory is making an unexpected comeback 19 years after release

The AI-fuelled memory crisis continues to cause havoc, with some regions seeing a rise in demand for ageing DDR3 kits.

8GB laptops may become the new norm, due to RAM shortage, say analysts

Manufacturers are expected to reduce mid-level laptop memory to 8GB, as higher capacities would make prices unappealing.

CyberPowerPC announces upcoming system price increases due to 500% RAM cost inflation

CyberPowerPC warns about pending pre-built PC price hikes due to the skyrocketing memory prices, which increase the bill of materials.

Gigabyte’s Z890 Aorus Tachyon Ice claims a new DDR5 world record at 13,530MT/s

Gigabyte, Sergmann, and HiCookie team up to break DDR5 world record once more, reaching 13,530MT/s on a Corsair Vengeance kit.