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Intel is prepping to launch 'Raptor Lake Next' CPUs and bring back DDR4 memory support

June 15, 2026 | Intel is reportedly refreshing Raptor Lake once more, with 'Raptor Lake Next' set to debut in the first half of 2027, with support for DDR4 memory.

Framework delays first Laptop 13 Pro shipments by a month over touchpad and display issues

June 12, 2026 | The delay specifically applies to complete Laptop 13 Pro units shipping with the new touchpad and display - motherboard orders remain on track for June.

Xbox confirms ongoing RAM crisis will impact the next Xbox

June 12, 2026 | Xbox has recognized the real-world struggles of the ongoing RAM and storage crisis and said the next Xbox isn't immune to the exponential struggles.

Xbox is rethinking its Project Helix strategy as memory prices continue to soar

June 10, 2026 | 'We are working very hard to rethink everything that we can about Helix,' Xbox CSO Matthew Ball says as his team continues to deal with the memory crisis.

AMD warns DDR5 prices won't recover until 2028 as AI demand continues pulling supply away from consumers

June 9, 2026 | The interview also covered AM5's future, with McAfee confirming AMD won't move to a new socket until DDR6 and PCIe 6.0 support justify the cost.

Nintendo to produce 20 million Switch 2s in FY27, exceeding sales forecast by 21%

May 22, 2026 | New reports indicate that Nintendo intends to produce 20 million Switch 2 consoles this fiscal year, overshooting its shipment estimate by some 20%.

Apple's OLED panels headed to MacBook Pro laptops are nearing mass production

May 21, 2026 | Apple's upcoming OLED MacBook Pro that is expected in 2027 is about to enter mass production at Samsung, with two million units being the first batch.

Former Samsung boss says when the memory crisis will be over

May 20, 2026 | Former Samsung exec predicts the memory crisis could end by mid-2027 due to increased Chinese manufacturing capacity, and other factors.

NVIDIA is reportedly preparing an RTX 5090 price hike due to rising costs of GDDR7 memory

May 14, 2026 | NVIDIA has reportedly informed its board partners that a $300 (2000 RMB) price increase is imminent for the RTX 5090 and 5090D V2 GPUs.

Sony has enough PS5 stock for 2026, but consoles could face 'big impact' to price if trends continue

May 13, 2026 | Sony CEO Hiroki Totoki says that increased production costs could have a 'big impact' on PS5 console pricing, but another hike may not happen in 2026.

Switch 2 sales hit 19.86 million, selling faster than Switch 1, but impacting Nintendo profits

May 11, 2026 | Nintendo's latest Switch 2 console has now sold 19.86 million, moving 2.49 million through the early year, and is still beating out the original Switch.

Apple reportedly orders fresh A18 Pro silicon as MacBook Neo demand surges, $599 price point may be at risk

May 9, 2026 | Apple's $599 MacBook Neo is so popular that the supply of binned iPhone chips has run dry, requiring a costly new order of dedicated A18 Pro silicon.

Sony discloses financial results for 2025, takes huge loss on Bungie, PS6 release date still undecided

May 8, 2026 | Sony is set to lose nearly $600 million on its acquisition of Bungie Studios, even though its performance in FY2025 was otherwise steady.

Grand Theft Auto 6 could cost $1,000 to play - Here's why

May 8, 2026 | GTA 6 players may face $1,000 console prices, warns analyst as PS5 and Xbox prices are expected to rise amid the ongoing memory crisis.

ASUS reportedly planning to decrease RTX 5070 Ti supply in favor of the RTX 5080

May 4, 2026 | The ongoing global memory crisis could force ASUS to make changes to its graphics card lineup, limiting RTX 5070 Ti production by Q2 2026.

Microsoft recommends 16GB RAM as baseline, 32GB as a 'no worries' upgrade for gaming PCs running Windows 11

May 3, 2026 | Microsoft has quietly shifted its stance on how much memory a proper gaming PC actually needs, and the timing couldn't be more uncomfortable.

Synthetic DDR5 'HUDIMM' testing suggests gaming performance won't be seriously impacted by new modules

April 29, 2026 | YouTuber Tech Yes City tested 'HUDIMM' memory synthetically and found gaming performance does not suffer compared to traditional DDR5 UDIMMs.

Xbox 'Project Helix' launch could be delayed by the ongoing memory crisis

April 26, 2026 | Microsoft is unable and unwilling to lock in specifications and pricing for Project Helix, with the current hardware market being so unpredictable.

YouTuber makes his own RAM in garden shed - which is certainly a novel way to beat the memory crisis

April 23, 2026 | 'I turned a shed in my back yard into a class 100 semiconductor cleanroom... but can I make my own RAM?' The answer is yes, apparently...

Lenovo Legion Go S gets a price hike, the Z1 Extreme now costs $1,579

April 21, 2026 | The Z2 Go model goes up from $649 to $989, while the higher-end Z1 Extreme variant goes from $899 to as much as $1579, making it a tough sell.

CPU shortage is reportedly 'more acute' than memory, as the industry banks on Intel 18A

April 21, 2026 | Industry insiders report that CPU shortages are expected to ease up after Intel's 18A process node ramps up production and yields improve.

Global memory shortage expected to get worse before it gets better

April 20, 2026 | The DRAM crisis continues as a new report indicates DRAM manufacturers are expected to meet only 60% of global demand by the end of 2027.

ASUS engineer demos budget-focused HUDIMM DDR5 memory on ROG Maximus Z890 Apex

April 18, 2026 | ASUS ROG engineer shows HUDIMM DDR5 working on the ROG Maximus Z890 Apex, effectively converting 24GB to 12GB and 16GB to 8GB via one sub-channel.

ASRock's HUDIMM DDR5 memory with just one sub-channel could help lower memory prices on Intel boards

April 18, 2026 | The company has not yet shared a broader set of test data, but its own example suggests that HUDIMM and UDIMM memory combinations might be the way forward.

AMD is rumored to bring the Ryzen 7 5800X3D back to life following AM4's 10th anniversary

April 17, 2026 | AMD's rumored Ryzen 7 5800X3D comeback could honor AM4's legacy, boost sales, and give gamers a solid upgrade option - a win-win for everyone.

Meta is raising Quest 3 and Quest 3S prices, and the RAMapocalypse is to blame again

April 16, 2026 | The Quest may not be the only VR headset, but it remains the most accessible, and with a price hike just days away, now is the best time to buy.

NVIDIA spent 1000% more on GPU warranty claims in 2025 than it did in 2024

April 15, 2026 | NVIDIA's warranty claim expenses for discrete GPUs, which includes GeForce RTX 50 Series cards, increased by a whopping 1000% last year.

Global PC shipments actually grew in Q1 2026, despite memory crisis and price crunch

April 10, 2026 | A report from the International Data Corporation (IDC) covering global PC shipments shows growth despite 'deteriorating macroeconomic conditions.'.

ASUS X2 Elite laptop series sees up to $350 price hike across the lineup just one day after launch

April 8, 2026 | Quietly raising prices right after a boatload of praise isn't a good look for ASUS and Qualcomm, and it's going to rub customers the wrong way.

Corsair's Ryzen AI MAX 'Strix Halo' AI Workstation 300 PC is now a lot more expensive

April 6, 2026 | Corsair's flagship AI Workstation 300 Desktop PC with its AMD Ryzen AI MAX+ 395 'Strix Halo' APU just got an $1,100 price increase.

Intel says Raptor Lake CPUs aren't going anywhere and hints at more DDR4/DDR5 hybrid motherboards

April 6, 2026 | After seeing AMD keep AM4 alive with X3D chips, Intel now looks ready to give LGA1700 a longer run, keeping DDR4 users in the game a bit longer.

Intel is preparing yet another CPU price increase in May

April 4, 2026 | The price hike comes after Intel's initial 10% increase at the end of March; the total goal is to raise prices by 30% compared to 2025 pricing.

Raspberry Pi hikes prices by up to $150, tries to cushion the blow with new Raspberry Pi 4 3GB variant

April 2, 2026 | This isn't the first time Raspberry Pi has raised prices, but the latest hikes are steeper than anything we have seen before, and they are no joke.

DRAM prices to increase by up to 63% in Q2, NAND Flash by up to 75%, new report says

April 1, 2026 | Although March saw DDR5 memory kit pricing drop for consumers in the U.S. and China, Q2 2026 will reportedly see price increases as AI demand continues.

Sony suspends almost all SD card sales due to global memory shortage

March 31, 2026 | The company says it will continue to monitor the situation, but there is no specific timeline as to when normal sales will resume.

TD Cowen: Nintendo likely to raise price of Switch 2 following Microsoft's and Sony's lead

March 31, 2026 | Another equity research analyst firm believes Nintendo will raise prices of its Switch 2 console, this time TD Cowen predicts a consumer cost increase.

Google's TurboQuant cuts AI working memory by 6x, but it won't fix the global RAM shortage

March 27, 2026 | Google's new TurboQuant algorithm could slash AI working memory by 6x, but don't expect it to fix the broader RAM shortage anytime soon.

Kid-friendly Nex Playground video game console increasing price to $299, still requires $90 subscription to play all games

March 26, 2026 | The family-friendly Nex Playground has become a popular choice for parents looking to introduce kids to gaming, but it'll soon get more expensive at $299.

An autonomous car could use 300GB of RAM, Micron CEO predicts, with 'robust long-term growth in automotive memory demand'

March 23, 2026 | If you thought the RAM crisis was bad now, wait until vehicles with L4 autonomy are prevalent - and robots are expected to become a similar RAM hog, too.

Intel is reportedly preparing a 10% price increase for consumer CPUs

March 21, 2026 | Increasing material costs may prompt OEMs to shift their focus to high-margin AI PCs and premium flagship products to alleviate some of the burden.

Sound the alarm, DRAM shortage and memory crisis could last until 2030

March 18, 2026 | SK Group chairman Chey Tae-won warns that the 'industry-wide supply shortfall' relating to DRAM and memory will 'persist' through 2030.

MSI confirms GeForce RTX 50 Series shortage and more price increases incoming

March 17, 2026 | As part of a meeting with investors MSI said there's a 20% GPU shortfall from NVIDIA, and that memory issues will necessitate more price increases.

PC shipments now expected to drop by over 11% in 2026, causing 'massive disruption'

March 12, 2026 | A new report from the International Data Corporation (IDC) says the current memory crisis is a lot worse than originally expected.

Xbox VP: Project Helix's GPU can generate its own workloads in real time, delivering massive uplift in performance

March 11, 2026 | New next-gen Xbox details revealed: Project Helix's GPU to deliver a massive uplift in performance, will be powered by advanced new ML-based neural chips.

NVIDIA and GeForce RTX has 94% of the discrete GPU market, new report shows

March 8, 2026 | According to Q4 2025 data for GPU shipments, NVIDIA's market share increased to 94% while AMD's dropped to 5%, showcasing GeForce's dominance.

Steam Machine possibly delayed by RAMpocalypse, Valve says 'we hope to ship in 2026'

March 6, 2026 | Valve has seemingly delayed its new trio of hardware due to the RAMpocalypse, and the company now says it hopes to ship in 2026 and plans aren't finalized.

Steam Machine, Frame, and Controller updated to 'coming soon' release date status by Valve

March 6, 2026 | Due to Steam store page updates, Valve is expected to imminently reveal official price tags for its new hardware trio, including its mini-PC Steam Machine.

Memory crisis could see the entry-level PC market disappear by 2028

March 1, 2026 | The rise in memory and storage prices could see the entry-level PC market disappear by 2028 as the ability to absorb costs disappears.

NVIDIA confirms GeForce RTX GPU shortage for 2026

February 25, 2026 | More bad news for PC gamers, NVIDIA confirms that GeForce RTX 50 Series graphics card supply is 'going to be very tight' for at least the next six months.

Some good news, DDR5 memory pricing is actually dropping in Europe

February 23, 2026 | Prices for DDR5 memory kits for PC builders and enthusiasts have dropped significantly across Europe in recent weeks, but will this trend continue?

AMD's next-gen Zen 6-powered Ryzen desktop CPUs delayed to 2027

February 22, 2026 | AMD's Zen 6-powered next-gen Ryzen desktop CPUs have reportedly been delayed until 2027 at the earliest, according to a new report.

Intel's next-gen Nova Lake-S desktop CPUs reportedly delayed until CES 2027 it seems

February 22, 2026 | Intel won't be launching its new LGA1954 socket and next-gen Core Ultra 400 series 'Nova Lake-S' desktop processors this year, Zen 6 delayed, too.

Valve blames current Steam Deck shortages on global memory crisis

February 16, 2026 | If the Steam Deck OLED is currently 'out of stock' in your region it's because of the 'memory and storage shortages' causing chaos in consumer tech.

Nintendo mulling Switch 2 price hike in 2026, inside sources say

February 16, 2026 | Nintendo could raise the price of its new Switch 2 console in a bid to stabilize as 'parabolic' demand for new semiconductors squeezes chip supply.

Apple's entry-level MacBook rumored with 8GB RAM: DRAM crisis forced move, priced under $799

February 7, 2026 | Apple feels DRAM price crunch, but not expected to affect its plans for entry-level MacBook with 8GB RAM, expecting to sell 5-8 million units.

Nintendo may be willing to make less Switch 2 profit in order to grow unit sales

February 6, 2026 | Nintendo management seems to indicate that the company is willing to take smaller Switch 2 profits so it can keep prices low and grow the installed base.

No Switch 2 price hike on immediate horizon, RAM shortage didn't impact Nintendo Q3 profits

February 6, 2026 | Nintendo president Shuntaro Furukawa confirms that there are no immediate plans to raise prices on the Switch 2 as a result of ongoing RAM shortages.

Valve 'not confident' enough on Steam Machine pricing or release date, need more time to decide

February 4, 2026 | Valve has given an update on its new hardware, but it's more of the same as Valve has yet to share info on a release date or price due to disruptions.

Memory will be 30% of the total cost of the product that uses it following incoming price hikes

January 26, 2026 | Memory pricing is expected to increase so high that it will account for 30% of the total cost of the smartphone or any other gadget that uses it.

80% price hike for Samsung RAM rumor is debunked - memory situation is bad, but not that dire

January 23, 2026 | It's easy enough to see how people fell for this fake rumor, though, given just how awful memory pricing has become in recent times.

PNY 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

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 the Max I.

MSI 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!

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

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

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

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 price.

QNAP TS-963X NAS Review

December 8, 2018 | QNAP bring Qtier technology down to small business and home enthusiast levels with the affordable TS-963X.

G.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

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 systems can take a lot of it, and there is a certain breed of software out there that can make good use of it all. Read our RamDisk Plus 11 review for more details.

Corsair 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!

SandForce SF-2000 Series Client Launch

February 25, 2011 | SandForce has just released details of their two new consumer controllers - the SF-2100 and SF-2200. Chris shares these details with us in perspective.

Solid State put to the test - Team 16GB 2.5-inch IDE Solid State Drive

April 23, 2007 | Large, heavy, and fragile - we look at why hard disk drives are quickly becoming outdated by solid state drives (SSD).