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Chinese RAM to the rescue? Yes, it's cheaper but you'll need to move fast
By Isaiah Williams published
You'll be hard-pressed to find mainstream RAM kits that aren't exorbitantly priced, but there's a temporary solution for that.

Beat the RAM crisis with my updated tips for upgrading your PC
By Christian Guyton published
I used to recommend RAM and SSDs as a wallet-friendly PC upgrade, but the RAM crisis has left that advice dead in the water — here's what to do instead.

Valve's Steam Deck OLED is out of stock for the exact reason you think
By Isaiah Williams published
The RAM crisis has claimed yet another victim, with the Steam Deck OLED now out of stock intermittently in multiple regions.

Even Lenovo is getting concerned about global chip shortages - CEO says world's largest manufacturer will 'expect PC unit sales to face pressure'
By Efosa Udinmwen published
Lenovo warns PC shipments face pressure due to RAM shortages while revenue grows and the AI infrastructure business expands rapidly.

Corsair's DDR5 RAM now comes in different packaging to foil RAM scammers
By Darren Allan published
Corsair is putting its high-end RAM in a sealed plastic clamshell to help prevent return-related scams.

64GB of DDR5 RAM now costs more than a MacBook Air - memory prices have surged 300% in just six months
By Wayne Williams published
64GB of DDR5 RAM surges from the low $200s to over $1000 in six months, with prices still climbing.

'I was out in Korea just a couple of weeks ago': SK Hynix partner has a cunning plan to simplify SSDs and cut memory use by 99% amidst RAM crisis
By Wayne Williams published
StreamFast SSD concept removes the flash translation layer and controller DRAM, using sequential device-assigned addresses to slash memory use.

John Carmack envisions a cure for the RAM crisis that involves fiber cables
By Darren Allan published
Fiber aside, there could be a nearer-term way of alleviating the memory crisis, too.

Analyst firm warns of 'unprecedented and record-breaking surge' in RAM cost
By Darren Allan published
If you thought the RAM crisis was levelling off, think again — the next couple of months could be seriously painful.

'Our focus areas are enterprise... and just continuing to grow at the premium, you know, higher-end of the market': AMD CEO plays down global memory shortage, says she expects PC market to shrink
By Efosa Udinmwen published
AMD reports strong revenue growth while acknowledging rising RAM and SSD prices and predicting a shrinking PC market overall.
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