Tag:memory
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.
Yikes, 64GB DDR5 memory kits now cost as much as a PlayStation 5 or RX 9070 XT
DDR5 RAM prices are so high, you can get a brand-new PlayStation 5 console or a high-end graphics card in place of a 64GB kit.
SK Hynix is already planning Gen 7 SSDs and GDDR7-Next VRAM, as it reveals future schedule
SK Hynix 2026 to 2031 roadmap lists its upcoming memory technologies and products, including GDDR7-Next, HBM5, and PCIe Gen 7 SSDs.