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NVIDIA 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

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

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

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

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

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 flaw.

Memory 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

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'

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

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 lasts.

Thieves 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

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 memory.

NAND 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

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 'even 2040'.

SK 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 for consumers.

China'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 producer.

NVIDIA'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 of materials.

NVIDIA 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

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

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

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 tool.

ASUS ROG Astral RTX 5090 Edition 20 listing appears in Europe for over $7,400

July 5, 2026 | ASUS's anniversary RTX 5090 Edition 20 has surfaced in Europe for €6,499 ($7,435), and it's not even ASUS's priciest RTX 5090 right now.

New Steam Machine rival offers a Ryzen 9 CPU and RX 7600 XT for $849, but you have to bring your own RAM

July 4, 2026 | AOOSTAR's GODY mini PC undercuts the Steam Machine with a Ryzen 9 CPU and RX 7600 XT GPU for $849, but there's a big catch: it doesn't have RAM.

Nintendo may raise Switch 2 prices a second time, company plotting Fiscal Year 2028 with assumption that costs will rise

July 3, 2026 | Another Switch 2 price hike may happen as Nintendo lays out its plans for the next fiscal year under the assumption that chip prices continue to rise.

Intel brings back 13th and 14th gen 'Raptor Lake' CPUs for China as the focus shifts to DDR4

July 2, 2026 | Intel reportedly boosts 13th and 14th Gen Core CPU supply for China as DDR4 becomes the priority, with Raptor Lake Next also planned for 2027.

NVIDIA RTX 5050 9GB reportedly canceled, RTX 3060 12GB to take its place

June 30, 2026 | NVIDIA reportedly cancels the RTX 5050 9GB as the returning RTX 3060 12GB takes over the same budget GPU slot, while memory shortages continue.

Analysts predict another massive memory price increase in Q3 2026, and another in Q4

June 29, 2026 | Jefferies Equity Research is predicting another 40-50% price increase for DRAM and memory in Q3 2026, and that's on top of today's unprecedented prices.

PlayStation 6 BOM cost now close to $1,000, raising concerns about the console's launch price

June 28, 2026 | Leaker Kepler_L2 has updated his PS6 BOM estimate to roughly $960, up about $200 from his March figure, ringing alarm bells for the eventual retail price.

PlayStation and Xbox record their worst May in decades after recent price increases

June 27, 2026 | Recent price hikes crush console hardware sales, as new sales data shows PlayStation posted its worst May since 2000 and Xbox its worst May ever.

'Get used to it,' says Lenovo as it expects high memory prices to remain the norm until at least 2030

June 27, 2026 | Lenovo exec says DRAM and NAND prices will 'never' return to 2025 levels, calling elevated costs the new normal through 2030 and beyond.

Micron has signed agreements locking in record-high memory prices with major customers through 2030

June 26, 2026 | Micron has locked in 16 non-cancellable agreements through 2030 with $22 billion in deposits, and the RAMpocalypse, it seems, has a five-year contract.

Microsoft quietly extends Windows 10 security updates to 2027

June 26, 2026 | The ESU program now runs until October 2027, with enrollment options including a free Microsoft Account sync path and a $30 flat fee for up to 10 devices.

AMD engineer builds a Steam Machine competitor with a 3D printer, has an RTX 5060 inside

June 26, 2026 | Meet the Terk Box v1.1 by AMD engineer Jacob Terkelsen, a 3D-printed Mini-ITX PC with an RTX 5060 inside, with a similar form factor as the Steam Machine.

Scalpers are already selling the Steam Machine for over $3000 on eBay despite Valve's efforts

June 26, 2026 | Even with the lottery system, scalpers are listing Steam Machine reservations on eBay for up to $3,500, with one already sold at $2,800.

Valve silently removes 4K 60 FPS marketing claim from the Steam Machine, console is now only rated for up to 4K

June 26, 2026 | Valve updates a text blurb on the Steam Machine's product page removing its 60 FPS performance target claim from the console at 4K resolution.

Apple raises prices across the board, MacBook Neo now $699 while MacBook Pro sees a $300 increase

June 25, 2026 | Apple raised MacBook and iPad prices by up to $300 due to the memory crisis, while iPhones are spared for now, ahead of a pricier iPhone 18 Pro this fall.

DRAM prices surged by up to 89% in Q2 2026, destroying the consumer segment

June 25, 2026 | Market research data shows LPDDR5X prices jumped 89% in Q2 2026 alone, with SSDs and UFS storage also rising in price due to AI demand.

Xbox console prices increased again starting August 1, Microsoft announces

June 25, 2026 | Microsoft has announced the third price hike for Xbox Series X/S consoles since they launched in 2020, this time leading to a $500 Xbox Series S console.

Intel is bringing Raptor Lake Next to gaming laptops with DDR4 support and up to 24 cores

June 22, 2026 | The HX-only lineup tops out at 24 cores with no H, P, or U variants planned, and DDR4 support gives OEMs a way to offset climbing DDR5 prices.

Valve just told Half-Life 3 dataminers it knows exactly what they are doing with new Dota 2 variable name

June 21, 2026 | The discovery comes as Steam Machine reviews are rumored to lift soon, with many fans hoping a Half-Life 3 announcement would arrive alongside it.

Nothing has cancelled the CMF Phone 2 Pro's successor, blaming memory prices for making it unaffordable

June 20, 2026 | Memory now accounts for more than half a smartphone's hardware cost, and Nothing says a true successor would have priced itself out of relevance.

AMD plans to increase the price of its graphics cards by 10-15% in the second half of 2026

June 19, 2026 | AMD is reportedly planning a 10-15% price hike on Radeon RX 9000 GPUs in Q3 2026 as GDDR6 VRAM costs continue to climb, while NVIDIA holds steady for now.

Steam Machine benchmarks spotted on Geekbench, as early reviews might be underway

June 16, 2026 | New Steam Machine benchmarks have been spotted on Geekbench under the 'Fremont' codename, suggesting the launch may finally be close.

AMD marketing chief brags on X about dominating Amazon's best seller CPU list, top 15 slots solely include Ryzen CPUs

June 15, 2026 | AMD marketing chief brags on X about dominating Amazon's top 15 slots in its best sellers list with Ryzen CPUs, the best performing Intel chip is 17th.

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.

Phison and Intel Take Aim at Local AI's Memory Wall with aiDAPTIV

July 7, 2026 | Phison's aiDAPTIV pairs intelligent middleware with purpose-built flash so Intel AI PCs can run larger local AI models with less DRAM.

Dell 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

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).