RAM prices are ridiculous in 2026 - here's how my PC buying advice is changing this year

RAM prices are ridiculous in 2026 - here's how my PC buying advice is changing this year ...
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When and How to Add RAM: A Complete Guide to Upgrading PC Memory for Better Performance

Upgrading your computer's RAM (Random Access Memory) is one of the simplest and most cost-effective ways to enhance performance. Whether your PC is slowing down during multitasking, taking forever to ...
PCGamesN

PC gaming RAM prices are set to rocket, especially for older PCs, says report

Planning a memory upgrade to your gaming PC? You might want to do it sooner rather than later. A new report from TrendForce suggests that PC RAM prices are set to skyrocket in the next quarter of 2025 ...

How the A.I. Boom Could Push Up the Price of Your Next PC

A.I. companies are buying up memory chips, causing the prices of those components — which are also used in laptops and smartphones — to soar.

AI memory is sold out, causing an unprecedented surge in prices

Micron, SK Hynix and Samsung Electronics — make up nearly the entire RAM market, and they're benefitting from this shortage.
TweakTown

DDR4 and GDDR6 memory prices to increase by up to 43% in the coming months

TL;DR: DDR4 and GDDR6 memory prices are set to surge by up to 43% in Q3 2025 due to end-of-life status, supply shortages, and shifting production to DDR5 and GDDR7 technologies. This trend impacts PC ...