Latest RAM News
Framework raises DDR5 RAM upgrade prices by 50% amid DRAM shortage
Framework, the computer manufacturer, has recently raised the price of the DDR5 memory options available for the Framework Laptop DIY Edition by 50%.
'Outlet' RAM sold in Japan as new with huge markups, scuffed packaging
Japanese retailer Sofmap offloads Crucial's Pro DDR5-5600 C46 64GB (2x32GB) memory kit for $602.74.
RAM scalping takes hold on eBay, some kits selling for more than $2,000
Scalpers exploit the memory shortage to sell memory kits at exorbitant prices on platforms like eBay.
Chinese vendor unveils 256GB of RAM that costs more than an MSRP RTX 5090
Chinese memory vendor Asgard launches 256GB and 192GB DDR5 memory kits for $1,200 and $2,400, respectively.
Micron is killing Crucial SSDs and memory in AI pivot
After 29 years, Micron decided to wind down its Crucial consumer business amid switching resources to HBM memory and enterprise-grade hardware.
The RAM pricing crisis has only just started, memory maker Team Group warns
A 16 Gb DDR5 chip already costs $27.
Thieves are starting to steal RAM now that it's as expensive as gold
A PC builder who ordered new RAM found nothing but an empty box on arrival, according to a Reddit thread.
Five smart ways to ride out the RAM price apocalypse
We called on five of our in-house hardware experts to give you the best advice on how to cope with high DDR5 RAM prices.
