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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.

228 news stories · 12 reviews · 4 articlesUpdated September 28, 2026

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NewsASUS 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...

NewsNew 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...

NewsNintendo 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...

NewsIntel 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...

NewsNVIDIA 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...

NewsAnalysts 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...

NewsPlayStation 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...

NewsPlayStation 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...

News'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.

NewsMicron 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...

NewsMicrosoft 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...

NewsAMD 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...

NewsScalpers 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.

NewsValve 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...

NewsApple 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...

NewsDRAM 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.

NewsXbox 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...

NewsIntel 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...

NewsValve 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...

NewsNothing 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...

NewsAMD 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...

NewsSteam 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.

NewsAMD 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...

NewsIntel 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...

NewsFramework 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...

NewsXbox 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...

NewsXbox 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...

NewsAMD 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...

NewsNintendo 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...

NewsApple'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...

NewsFormer 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.

NewsNVIDIA 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.

NewsSony 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...

NewsSwitch 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...

NewsApple 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...

NewsSony 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.

NewsGrand 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.

NewsASUS 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.

NewsMicrosoft 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...

NewsSynthetic 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...

NewsXbox '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...

NewsYouTuber 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...

NewsLenovo 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...

NewsCPU 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.

NewsGlobal 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.

NewsASUS 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...

NewsASRock'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...

NewsAMD 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...

NewsMeta 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...

NewsNVIDIA 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.

NewsGlobal 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...

NewsASUS 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...

NewsCorsair'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.

NewsIntel 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...

NewsIntel 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...

NewsRaspberry 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...

NewsDRAM 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...

NewsSony 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.

NewsTD 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...

NewsGoogle'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.