Most computer standards change quickly, with manufacturers adopting new ports, cables, and form factors as soon as they release. Random-access memory (RAM), meanwhile, hasn’t changed all that much in ...

Bottom line: The global DRAM market is sending mixed signals as 2025 enters its final months, with older DDR4 memory chips now trading at higher prices than their next-generation DDR5 counterparts.

The world of tech in 2026 is starting to feel a lot like 2007. However, this is not because of a new iPhone launch. Instead, a severe global memory shortage has pushed PC builders into a “retro” ...

Richard is the PC Hardware Lead at XDA and has been covering the technology industry for almost two decades. He's been building PCs since young, and when not creating content, you can often find him ...

Over the past few months, memory prices have climbed at an alarming rate. DDR5 RAM prices skyrocketed, making upgrades difficult for PC builders. DDR4, which was once the more affordable alternative, ...

It can be argued that PC gaming has never returned to its heyday since the COVID-era GPU shortages. After the pandemic-driven supply constraints eased up, the debut of ChatGPT in late 2022 ushered in ...

Learn how a laptop memory upgrade using DDR4 or DDR5 RAM improves performance. Understand SO-DIMM specs, capacity limits, and tips for a faster, smoother laptop. Pixabay, Pexels A laptop memory ...

DDR3 RAM prices continue to rise in 2026 alongside DDR4 and DDR5, and the reason why is a bit more involved than simple trickle-down effects. Here's a look at the cause and effect behind the old ...

The DRAM market is shifting as falling prices due to weak demand prompt top players like Samsung Electronics, SK Hynix, and Micron to adjust their strategies. These companies are pivoting toward DDR5 ...

After a 7-year corporate stint, Tanveer found his love for writing and tech too much to resist. An MBA in Marketing and the owner of a PC building business, he writes on PC hardware, technology, and ...

Memory prices have gone up sharply in the last few quarters, and it now appears the situation isn’t going to get better anytime soon, at least for the next two years. DDR5 is already facing price ...