Tag:RAM

DRAM prices are now reportedly increasing by the hour, as memory makers struggle to meet demand

Exponential growth in DRAM demand has led to huge inflation in pricing, leaving many businesses struggling to keep up.
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When will RAM prices come down, and can the desktop gaming PC survive? I asked a memory consultant, and it’s not all bad news

We take a peek behind the scenes of the DRAM price crisis affecting PC memory, SSDs, and GPUs, to see if there's an end in sight.
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Even Steam Deck isn’t safe from RAM and SSD crisis, as Valve battles stock issues

Buying a Steam Deck directly in North America is impossible right now, as AI makes acquiring RAM and SSDs more difficult for Valve.
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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.
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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.
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Asus is reportedly making more DDR4 motherboards in response to DRAM shortage

In Q1 2026, Asus is allegedly allocating more production capacity and investment into producing more DDR4 AMD and Intel motherboards.
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Maingear says BYO RAM in the face of memory shortages, and I hope other companies are taking notice

You'll need to send your RAM to Maingear for testing with the system you purchase, but this scheme seems like a smart sidestep.
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DDR5 RAM scammers con unfortunate gamer with dressed up DDR4

An Amazon Warehouse sale went awry after the purchaser received Corsair Vengeance DDR4 RAM dressed in DDR5 heat spreaders.
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RIP Crucial – Micron kills off beloved SSD and RAM brand as AI makes more money

After 29 years, the Crucial brand will cease to exist as Micron prioritises AI customers for its NAND flash and DRAM products.
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