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RAM kits are now sold with one fake RAM stick alongside a real one to create a performance illusion
By Zhiye Liu Published
V-Color announces new 1+1 DDR5 memory kits with one real memory module and one filler module for AMD-based systems.

Retailer denies memory replacement due to 4x increase in DDR5 pricing, says price increase would equate to an 'upgrade' for the customer
By Bruno Ferreira Published
Australian retailer refused to exchange a RAM kit under warranty and instead told the customer they needed to pay the difference in price.

US RAM crisis hits boiling point as AI mania wipes out all 32GB DDR5 kits under $359
By Zhiye Liu Published
Retailers have started selling 32GB DDR5 memory kits with a starting price of $359.99 in the U.S. market.

Framework’s monthly chip shortage update sees slower RAM price increase but rising SSD costs for March
By Jowi Morales Published
Framework increased RAM prices for the third consecutive month, while also announcing that it's hiking the costs of some of its SSDs.

Laptop prices expected to soar by around 40% as AI crunch takes hold
By Jowi Morales Published
Industry analyst outfit TrendForce estimates that midrange laptops will increase their retail prices by about 40% due to increasing RAM, SSD, and CPU costs.

DDR5 RAM kits skyrocket to an astonishing $4,000 on Newegg with wild price listings on multiple G.Skill and Corsair products
By Zhiye Liu Last updated
Newegg has raised the price of some Corsair Vengeance DDR5 memory kits to $3,980; however, it's unclear whether this is a pricing blunder.

AI memory crunch forces DRAM market into 'hourly pricing' model, report claims
By Luke James Published
According to DigiTimes, these companies began struggling to absorb soaring memory costs in the second half of 2025.

2026 will bring sharpest PC declines in over a decade — PC shipments to fall 10.4%
By Luke James Published
Premium The forecast puts 2026 on track for the steepest device shipment contraction in over a decade, according to Ranjit Atwal, senior director analyst at Gartner.

DRAM bots reportedly being deployed to hoover up memory chips and components
By Jowi Morales Published
Online security firm DataDome just reported that it has stopped a massive scalping effort to buy memory modules and resell them at inflated prices, turning the memory situation from bad to worse.
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