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RAM prices are moving higher again, with both DDR4 and DDR5 seeing upward pressure as supply tightens and suppliers push through firmer pricing. The increases are being felt most on popular kits and higher-capacity modules, where availability can swing week to week. For builders and upgraders, the market now looks less like a bargain window and more like a "buy sooner if you need it" cycle. Keep an eye on short-lived promos, because the baseline trend is currently pointing up.

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12-inch polished Silicon Wafer Prices could rise over 40% in 2027 as AI demand grows

News12-inch polished Silicon Wafer Prices could rise over 40% in 2027 as AI demand grows

September 28, 2026 | Prices for 12-inch polished silicon wafers could rise more than 40% in 2027 as AI chip demand grows, while epitaxial wafers may climb 15% to...

Leaked TFLOPS numbers suggest Xbox Helix will outpower the PS6 by 40 percent

NewsLeaked TFLOPS numbers suggest Xbox Helix will outpower the PS6 by 40 percent

September 23, 2026 | Kepler estimates the PS6 at 40 TFLOPS and Xbox Helix at 56 TFLOPS, giving Microsoft a roughly 40 percent theoretical advantage on paper.

Raspberry Pi confirms firmware has blocked RAM upgrades since late 2024

NewsRaspberry Pi confirms firmware has blocked RAM upgrades since late 2024

September 22, 2026 | Raspberry Pi engineer PhilE said resellers were buying lower-capacity boards, swapping in unvalidated chips, and selling them as factory units...

Micron reportedly ends production of 2GB GDDR7 used in GeForce RTX 50 series

NewsMicron reportedly ends production of 2GB GDDR7 used in GeForce RTX 50 series

September 22, 2026 | Micron has quietly ended production of both of its 2GB GDDR7 memory chips, pulling out of RTX 50 supply just months after ramping up production...

Tests show Ryzen 7 9800X3D gains only 2% more performance in games jumping from DDR5-4800 to DDR5-8000

NewsTests show Ryzen 7 9800X3D gains only 2% more performance in games jumping from DDR5-4800 to DDR5-8000

September 22, 2026 | TechPowerUp benchmarks the Ryzen 7 9800X3D with eight different DDR5 memory configurations confirming that X3D CPUs are far less dependent on...

RTX 60 GPUs reportedly slip to 2028, breaking NVIDIA's decade-long 2-year GeForce cadence

NewsRTX 60 GPUs reportedly slip to 2028, breaking NVIDIA's decade-long 2-year GeForce cadence

September 21, 2026 | With little to no information regarding next-gen NVIDIA GeForce products on the horizon, several leakers now point to a 2028 launch.

Acer warns PC prices could rise by up to 20% despite improving memory supply

NewsAcer warns PC prices could rise by up to 20% despite improving memory supply

September 20, 2026 | Acer expects PC prices to rise 5 - 20% in Q4 2026, with average selling prices potentially peaking in mid-2027 before easing later in the year...

China's biggest DRAM maker is reportedly moving into NAND flash production to take on Samsung and YMTC

NewsChina's biggest DRAM maker is reportedly moving into NAND flash production to take on Samsung and YMTC

September 18, 2026 | CXMT reportedly plans to establish a research and development production line for NAND flash memory at its new plant in Beijing, sources say...

Valve addresses Steam Deck 2 launch plans as RAM crisis continues

NewsValve addresses Steam Deck 2 launch plans as RAM crisis continues

September 15, 2026 | Valve officials have commented on the Steam Deck 2 release timeline and whether the ongoing RAM shortage has affected the planned launch.

Over 40 percent of Game Pass and PS Plus cancellations now come down to price

NewsOver 40 percent of Game Pass and PS Plus cancellations now come down to price

September 12, 2026 | Circana data shows 40% of Game Pass Essential and PS Plus Essential cancellations cite cost, up from 37% in the first quarter of the year.

RTX 5090 prices in Europe have blown past €5,000, more than double the MSRP

NewsRTX 5090 prices in Europe have blown past €5,000, more than double the MSRP

September 11, 2026 | Latest Geizhals data shows the cheapest RTX 5090 in Germany now costs over €5,200, about 2.5x NVIDIA's €2,099 Founders Edition MSRP...

Desktop GPU shipments hit four-year high despite rising prices, per new research

NewsDesktop GPU shipments hit four-year high despite rising prices, per new research

September 11, 2026 | JPR's Q2 2026 report shows that desktop GPU shipments are at a four-year high, even as memory prices keep pushing costs up for buyers.

G.SKILL's shiny Trident Z5 Royal NeoX DDR5 memory supports the new AMD EXPO Ultra Low Latency tech

NewsG.SKILL's shiny Trident Z5 Royal NeoX DDR5 memory supports the new AMD EXPO Ultra Low Latency tech

September 10, 2026 | G.SKILL Trident Z5 Royal NeoX Series DDR5 Memory supports the new AMD EXPO Ultra Low Latency technology for improved DDR5 performance.

Games industry crashing for second time, Epic CEO Tim Sweeney says

NewsGames industry crashing for second time, Epic CEO Tim Sweeney says

September 4, 2026 | Epic Games CEO Tim Sweeney believes the video games industry is currently going through its second major crash since the infamous market plummet...

SK Hynix CEO says that the memory crisis will continue through 2030

NewsSK Hynix CEO says that the memory crisis will continue through 2030

August 31, 2026 | Wondering how long the memory crisis will continue? Well, SK hynix is here to say that it's going to last all the way through to the end of...

Crucial backs down after strong backlash, replaces Redditor's broken 4TB SSD after originally offering just a $200 refund

NewsCrucial backs down after strong backlash, replaces Redditor's broken 4TB SSD after originally offering just a $200 refund

August 26, 2026 | Crucial reversed course and approved a replacement for a broken 4TB SSD after first offering a $200 refund on a drive now worth over $500.

Amazon raises Kindle, Echo, Fire TV and Eero prices by up to 60% amid memory cost hikes

NewsAmazon raises Kindle, Echo, Fire TV and Eero prices by up to 60% amid memory cost hikes

August 25, 2026 | Amazon says rising memory and storage costs forced price hikes of up to 60% across Kindles, Echo, Fire TV sticks and Eero routers.

NVIDIA is reportedly hiking AI server prices by more than 15% for its biggest customers

NewsNVIDIA is reportedly hiking AI server prices by more than 15% for its biggest customers

August 24, 2026 | NVIDIA's Vera Rubin and Grace Blackwell AI servers are reportedly set to get price hikes starting early next year as memory costs climb.

Redditor manages to grab an RTX 5060 Ti for just $242, less than half the current retail price

NewsRedditor manages to grab an RTX 5060 Ti for just $242, less than half the current retail price

August 24, 2026 | A Redditor found an RTX 5060 Ti for $242 at a Walmart clearance section, less than half the nearly $500 it costs at most retailers now.

One retailer says 91% of attempts to buy DDR5 memory are coming from bots

NewsOne retailer says 91% of attempts to buy DDR5 memory are coming from bots

August 23, 2026 | DDR5 RAM scalping is now a real issue as one retailer reportedly says bots now make up 91% of the traffic hitting its DDR5 memory listings.

PlayStation 6 handheld not expected to stay under $600, warns leaker

NewsPlayStation 6 handheld not expected to stay under $600, warns leaker

August 21, 2026 | Prominent AMD leaker says a $600 PS6 handheld isn't possible right now, blaming LPDDR memory prices that have been squeezed by AI data center...

Samsung Foundry raises manufacturing prices, may impact the Nintendo Switch 2

NewsSamsung Foundry raises manufacturing prices, may impact the Nintendo Switch 2

August 20, 2026 | Samsung just hiked its contract chip manufacturing prices by up to 15% as AI demand overflows, and the Switch 2 might feel it too.

Crucial offers a $250 refund for a RAM kit that costs $1,800, forgets to ship back the working module

NewsCrucial offers a $250 refund for a RAM kit that costs $1,800, forgets to ship back the working module

August 18, 2026 | Crucial is again in the spotlight for warranty drama, as they offered a customer just $250 for a RAM kit that currently costs nearly $1,800!

Sony says PlayStation 6 release date and pricing are still up in the air

NewsSony says PlayStation 6 release date and pricing are still up in the air

August 18, 2026 | Sony CEO Hiroki Totoki said that when it comes to the PlayStation 6, the release date and price are still up in the air due to the memory crisis...

Gaming monitors are next in line for a price hike as manufacturers can no longer absorb costs

NewsGaming monitors are next in line for a price hike as manufacturers can no longer absorb costs

August 17, 2026 | KTC and AOC are warning that gaming monitor prices are set to rise as rising component costs and the memory shortage spread to displays.

Redditor finds a working RTX 2080 Super in the dump, gets a huge free upgrade

NewsRedditor finds a working RTX 2080 Super in the dump, gets a huge free upgrade

August 17, 2026 | A Redditor says he pulled a working RTX 2080 Super from a local dump, turning it into a huge free upgrade over his ancient MSI HD 6950.

Intel will continue supplying Raptor Lake CPUs for 'years to come' thanks to the memory crisis

NewsIntel will continue supplying Raptor Lake CPUs for 'years to come' thanks to the memory crisis

August 17, 2026 | 'Going forward, 10nm products like Raptor Lake - that is a core part of the portfolio that I want to offer to people for years to come.'.

SK Hynix is running out of SSD replacements, leaving customers with inadequate refunds

NewsSK Hynix is running out of SSD replacements, leaving customers with inadequate refunds

August 16, 2026 | SK Hynix is reportedly running out of replacement SSDs, leaving some customers with refunds that may no longer cover an equivalent drive.

AMD denied any review samples for the Radeon RX 9050 because it's embarrassing

NewsAMD denied any review samples for the Radeon RX 9050 because it's embarrassing

August 16, 2026 | AMD reportedly blocked review samples for the Radeon RX 9050, and once you see it lose to a three-year-old GPU, the reason becomes obvious.

Crucial refuses to send back a user's defective RAM, also denies warranty replacement

NewsCrucial refuses to send back a user's defective RAM, also denies warranty replacement

August 15, 2026 | Crucial accepted a warranty claim, then refused a replacement and denied returning the defective RAM, only offering a refund far below current...

Pokemon Pokopia becomes the Switch 2's second-best-selling exclusive

NewsPokemon Pokopia becomes the Switch 2's second-best-selling exclusive

August 15, 2026 | Roughly one in five Switch 2 owners now has a copy, with the game closing in on the record for best-selling Pokémon spin-off of all time...

NVIDIA's RTX PRO 6000 Blackwell GPU price almost doubles, reaching $16,000

NewsNVIDIA's RTX PRO 6000 Blackwell GPU price almost doubles, reaching $16,000

August 13, 2026 | The price for NVIDIA's RTX PRO 6000 Blackwell Workstation Edition graphics card is now listed at $16,000 USD, which is almost double its launch...

Microsoft raises the price of Windows OEM licenses by up to 10%

NewsMicrosoft raises the price of Windows OEM licenses by up to 10%

August 11, 2026 | Microsoft has reportedly raised Windows OEM license fees by up to 10%, adding another cost to PCs already squeezed by rising memory and GPU...

Windows 11 weather app uses more than 1GB RAM on its own

NewsWindows 11 weather app uses more than 1GB RAM on its own

August 10, 2026 | Windows 11's own Weather app apparently burns through more than 1GB of RAM just to show a forecast, and it still shows ads on top.

Take-Two CEO Strauss Zelnick backs game streaming, says it will help fix hardware prices

NewsTake-Two CEO Strauss Zelnick backs game streaming, says it will help fix hardware prices

August 7, 2026 | Take-Two boss Strauss Zelnick swears streaming will become the norm and fix pricey hardware in three years, but we've heard that before.

Retailer issues warning: If you want a GeForce RTX 5070, RTX 5070 Ti or RTX 5080, you better hurry

NewsRetailer issues warning: If you want a GeForce RTX 5070, RTX 5070 Ti or RTX 5080, you better hurry

August 7, 2026 | Citing issues related to restocking GPUs, one retailer says that if you want a GeForce RTX 50 Series card like the RTX 5070, you 'better hurry...

Chinese CXMT rejects Apple, leaving the company scrambling for DRAM

NewsChinese CXMT rejects Apple, leaving the company scrambling for DRAM

August 6, 2026 | CXMT just denied Apple any discount, even as the Chinese chipmaker races to match Micron's DRAM output. So much for cheaper iPhones this fall...

Samsung leads the DRAM market in 2026 as China's CXMT gains ground

NewsSamsung leads the DRAM market in 2026 as China's CXMT gains ground

August 5, 2026 | Samsung leads the global DRAM market with a sizable 39% market share, but the biggest gains come from China's CXMT, which now holds 7% of the...

GIGABYTE, ASUS, and MSI plan to raise motherboard prices by at least 50% in Q3 2026

NewsGIGABYTE, ASUS, and MSI plan to raise motherboard prices by at least 50% in Q3 2026

August 4, 2026 | A $200 motherboard could jump past $300 by Q3 2026, as ASUS, GIGABYTE, and MSI reportedly prep a 50% price hike due to rising PCB costs.

NVIDIA GeForce RTX 50 series GPUs get up to 30% more expensive in South Korea

NewsNVIDIA GeForce RTX 50 series GPUs get up to 30% more expensive in South Korea

August 3, 2026 | RTX 5090 prices just crossed $5,000 in South Korea, and rising GDDR7 memory costs mean the rest of the RTX 50 lineup is climbing too.

Memory shortages will get only worse in 2027 and 2028, warns Samsung

NewsMemory shortages will get only worse in 2027 and 2028, warns Samsung

August 2, 2026 | Hoping RAM prices cool off next year? Samsung just told investors the memory shortage gets worse in 2027, with no real relief before 2028.

Qualcomm is raising chip prices from September 1, and Android phones could get more expensive

NewsQualcomm is raising chip prices from September 1, and Android phones could get more expensive

August 1, 2026 | Qualcomm's September 1 price hike could squeeze Samsung, Xiaomi, OnePlus, and OPPO, forcing higher Android phone prices or slimmer margins.

AMD Radeon GPU prices set to increase by 10% in August

NewsAMD Radeon GPU prices set to increase by 10% in August

July 31, 2026 | AMD has reportedly notified its AIB partners of a kit price hike for Radeon GPUs, after quietly waiting to see whether NVIDIA would move first...

Redditor buys an RTX 4080, opens it up to find no GPU die or VRAM inside

NewsRedditor buys an RTX 4080, opens it up to find no GPU die or VRAM inside

July 31, 2026 | A Redditor paid $200 for an RTX 4080 with a bare PCB inside, but the real story behind the missing GPU and VRAM isn't what it first looks like...

Xbox Helix's biggest feature may be what hurts the Xbox console the most

NewsXbox Helix's biggest feature may be what hurts the Xbox console the most

July 29, 2026 | Microsoft said the new Xbox should enable players to purchase games from multiple storefronts, but now it seems this feature may be its biggest...

Memory supply could plummet 70% as AI's endless hunger devours global production

NewsMemory supply could plummet 70% as AI's endless hunger devours global production

July 28, 2026 | Apacer CEO Chia-Kun 'C.K.' Chang has warned that DRAM and NAND flash supplies will remain tight into 2027, and that prices won't get better.

Colorful and MSI RTX 50 graphics card prices spike in China as GDDR6 and GDDR7 memory costs rise

NewsColorful and MSI RTX 50 graphics card prices spike in China as GDDR6 and GDDR7 memory costs rise

July 27, 2026 | RTX 50 graphics card prices on Colorful and MSI models are increasing noticeably in China due to higher GDDR6 and GDDR7 memory prices.

Framework says current memory prices are 'far beyond anything we're able to absorb'

NewsFramework says current memory prices are 'far beyond anything we're able to absorb'

July 27, 2026 | 'We recently received a cost update from our LPCAMM2 supplier that goes far beyond anything we had predicted and anything we're able to absorb...

Roku raised prices by up to 60%, citing a memory shortage, despite the CEO calling it great for business just two months ago

NewsRoku raised prices by up to 60%, citing a memory shortage, despite the CEO calling it great for business just two months ago

July 26, 2026 | The Streaming Stick 4K goes from $50 to $80 and the Ultra from $100 to $150, with old prices still available at select retailers while stock...

Thieves stole 16 RAM sticks from Chinese eSports hotels, arrested

NewsThieves stole 16 RAM sticks from Chinese eSports hotels, arrested

July 25, 2026 | In a bizarre story that shows just how much RAM is worth today, two men in China stole 16 sticks of RAM from eSports hotel gaming PCs.

Global PC shipments decline as the DRAM and supply crisis takes hold

NewsGlobal PC shipments decline as the DRAM and supply crisis takes hold

July 23, 2026 | With 65 million global PC shipments in Q2 2026, the industry saw its first decline in overall shipments since Q1 2025. And it's all thanks to...

NAND Flash shortages are expected to end in 2027, per new report

NewsNAND Flash shortages are expected to end in 2027, per new report

July 21, 2026 | A new TrendForce report says NAND flash shortages should finally end in 2027, even as DRAM shortages show no sign of slowing down.

RAM shortages could continue for another decade, warns ADATA chairman

NewsRAM shortages could continue for another decade, warns ADATA chairman

July 21, 2026 | ADATA's chairman has warned that the memory shortage could last for another 10 years and that any discussion of an AI bubble should wait until...

SK hynix says memory supply 'must be expanded' to save the consumer tech market and prevent 'chipflation'

NewsSK hynix says memory supply 'must be expanded' to save the consumer tech market and prevent 'chipflation'

July 19, 2026 | 'Since most customers for these products are individuals, there are limits to how much prices can be raised,' SK hynix on the memory crisis...

China's CXMT is on track to nearly match Micron's DRAM production capacity by the end of 2026

NewsChina's CXMT is on track to nearly match Micron's DRAM production capacity by the end of 2026

July 17, 2026 | State backing and 12-month fab builds have fueled CXMT's rise, and by 2030 China's combined DRAM capacity could make it the world's second-largest...

NVIDIA's RTX 50 Super GPUs have reached board partners, but launch is on hold over 3GB GDDR7 pricing

NewsNVIDIA's RTX 50 Super GPUs have reached board partners, but launch is on hold over 3GB GDDR7 pricing

July 17, 2026 | The 3GB GDDR7 chips the Super series depends on cost three times more than standard modules, adding hundreds of dollars to each card's bill...

NVIDIA is reportedly preparing the GeForce RTX 5090 SE to sit between the RTX 5080 and 5090

NewsNVIDIA is reportedly preparing the GeForce RTX 5090 SE to sit between the RTX 5080 and 5090

July 10, 2026 | NVIDIA's rumored RTX 5090 SE could bridge the gap between the RTX 5080 and RTX 5090, but leaked memory specs and pricing don't add up yet.

Apple bucks the PC market downtrend with 10.1% growth amid global supply constraints

NewsApple bucks the PC market downtrend with 10.1% growth amid global supply constraints

July 9, 2026 | Apple defied the global PC market decline with a 10.1% sales increase in Q2 2026, driven by the affordable MacBook Neo launch and strong demand...

Even DDR4 RAM is not safe from the RAMpocalypse, prices rose over 50% in Q3 2026

NewsEven DDR4 RAM is not safe from the RAMpocalypse, prices rose over 50% in Q3 2026

July 8, 2026 | Memory prices across DDR3, DDR4, and DDR5 are all climbing through Q3 2026, with DDR4 seeing a reported 50% jump driven by enterprise SSD demand...

RTX 5080 Super appears in Seasonic PSU calculator with 24GB GDDR7 and 415W TDP

NewsRTX 5080 Super appears in Seasonic PSU calculator with 24GB GDDR7 and 415W TDP

July 7, 2026 | The RTX 5080 Super has a 415W TDP and 24GB of GDDR7 memory, completing the set of three Super models now visible in Seasonic's PSU recommendation...

RAM Prices Reviews

GIGABYTE B850 AORUS Elite X3D Review - B850 maxed out

ReviewGIGABYTE B850 AORUS Elite X3D Review - B850 maxed out

August 28, 2026 | The B850 AORUS Elite X3D is among the best of all B850 motherboards, but there are many compelling X870 options at its launch price.

Dell XPS 14 (2026) Laptop Review - Premium Quality, Impressive Performance

ReviewDell XPS 14 (2026) Laptop Review - Premium Quality, Impressive Performance

June 24, 2026 | Dell's XPS returns in a slim, lightweight, premium laptop that delivers thanks to its impressive hardware and things like the Tandem OLED display...

PNY GeForce RTX 5080 Slim OC Review - A Compact 4K Powerhouse

ReviewPNY GeForce RTX 5080 Slim OC Review - A Compact 4K Powerhouse

May 6, 2026 | PNY's compact and slim GeForce RTX 5080 graphics card pairs NVIDIA's custom and impressive Founders Edition with overclocked performance.

MSI MAG B850 Tomahawk Max WiFi II Motherboard Review - Leveling up

ReviewMSI MAG B850 Tomahawk Max WiFi II Motherboard Review - Leveling up

April 24, 2026 | MSI's third MAG B850 Tomahawk motherboard iteration, the Max WiFi II, is the best so far, but it needs a price drop if it's to compete with...

MSI GeForce RTX 5070 Ti VENTUS 3X PZ OC Review - Hidden Cable, Visible Performance

ReviewMSI GeForce RTX 5070 Ti VENTUS 3X PZ OC Review - Hidden Cable, Visible Performance

April 23, 2026 | MSI's GeForce RTX 5070 Ti VENTUS 3X PZ features a rare hidden-cable design, and its stylish look is backed up by impressive 1440p and 4K performance...

Sapphire Nitro+ B850A WiFi 7 review - Welcome back to the motherboard market!

ReviewSapphire Nitro+ B850A WiFi 7 review - Welcome back to the motherboard market!

December 24, 2025 | The Sapphire Nitro+ B850A WiFi 7 offers very good value for money and is a solid option if you care little for expensive bells and whistles.

TEAM T-FORCE DELTA RGB DDR5-6400 32GB Dual-Channel Memory Kit Review

ReviewTEAM T-FORCE DELTA RGB DDR5-6400 32GB Dual-Channel Memory Kit Review

July 27, 2022 | TEAM's T-FORCE DELTA RGB DDR5-6400 32GB dual-channel RAM kit performs well and looks brilliant, but it will cost you quite a lot.

Predator Apollo RGB DDR4-3600 16GB Dual-Channel Memory Kit Review

ReviewPredator Apollo RGB DDR4-3600 16GB Dual-Channel Memory Kit Review

May 13, 2021 | Predator is a new name in the memory game and judging by its Apollo RGB DDR4-3600 RAM, they deserve some attention for sure.

ADATA XPG Spectrix D60G DDR4-3000 32GB Memory Kit Review

ReviewADATA XPG Spectrix D60G DDR4-3000 32GB Memory Kit Review

May 21, 2019 | The ADATA XPG Spectrix D60G was so good that it earned our Editors Choice award, it has an aesthetic look, with great performance at a good...

G.Skill Sniper X DDR4-3200 16GB Dual-Channel Memory Review

ReviewG.Skill Sniper X DDR4-3200 16GB Dual-Channel Memory Review

March 31, 2018 | If you are after a military theme kit of RAM, check out the Sniper X from G.Skill, it has three different color variants!

SuperSpeed RamDisk Plus 11 Software Review

ReviewSuperSpeed RamDisk Plus 11 Software Review

May 23, 2013 | With today's RAM prices at an all-time low, it has never been a better time to stuff your motherboard with as much RAM as it can hold. Modern...

Corsair Vengeance PC3-15000 16GB Kit Review

ReviewCorsair Vengeance PC3-15000 16GB Kit Review

November 24, 2011 | Don't need the insane speeds of the Dominator GTX series? Well then, maybe this PC3-15000 Vengeance it is just what you're after!

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