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Maingear BYO RAM scheme showing RAM sticks on a desk
Is RAM the new Bitcoin? DDR4 memory prices are rising so fast, some tracker graphs are running out of space - and I fear 2026 could well see a 10x price rise

By Wayne Williams Published

Is RAM the new Bitcoin? DDR4 prices jump from under $100 to several hundred dollars in a matter of months and the worrying trend shows no signs of slowing.

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Nvidia RTX 5000 GPUs are reportedly hit by shortages due to RAM crisis

By Isaiah Williams Published

PC gaming could be in disarray in 2026, if reports of Nvidia RTX 5000 GPU shortages continue to surface.

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A Microsoft Surface Laptop being shown at Microsoft's Copilot Plus PC Showcase
Experts warn PC prices could rise even more in 2026 as RAM costs set to soar higher

By Craig Hale Published

PCs and smartphones could become far more expensive from the second half of 2026 due to memory shortages, experts warn.

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Is 8GB of system RAM enough for a laptop in 2026?

By Darren Allan Published

RAMageddon in 2026? There are dire predictions for laptops regarding the memory crisis, and we could see a lot more 8GB notebooks.

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Man upset at gaming PC, resting head on arms
This worrying RAM trend could cost you hundreds of dollars in the future

By Marcus Mears III Published

Some prebuilt PC manufacturers are doing this to cut costs, but you're the one who ultimately pays for it.

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Maingear BYO RAM scheme showing RAM sticks on a desk
One PC building firm has an answer to harsh DRR5 price hikes: BYO RAM

By Darren Allan Published

There's a PC building party going on, just Bring Your Own RAM…

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Corsair lighting enhancement kit Vengeance DDR5 shown in motherboard
DDR5 RAM kit from Corsair was reportedly swapped for dummy RGB modules

By Darren Allan Published

A buyer returned their 96GB memory kit worth $999 only to receive a replacement that consisted of $35 worth of dummy RGB lighting modules.

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Watch out – RAM rip-offs are now in vogue, so here's how to avoid them

By Darren Allan Published

Forget 'rock in a box' GPUs, high-end RAM scams are now being reported – here's how to avoid getting stung.

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Origin Code Vortex DDR5 RAM close up of cooler
DDR5 RAM with a triple-fan cooler on top will be shown off at CES 2026

By Darren Allan Published

DDR5 memory sticks with a triple-fan cooler on top are going to leave your wallet quaking in fear.

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Divinity trailer screenshot showing a mysterious masked figure reaching out with an audience behind him
The RAM crisis may lead to much better game optimization, and that's great

By Isaiah Williams Published

Baldur's Gate 3 maker suggests RAM crisis will impact game development, but I don't think that's a bad thing at all.

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