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We're starting to get convincing counterfeit DDR5 modules, just in case the memory crisis isn't bad enough already
News A different kind of memory crisis.
'Our demand fulfillment rate is now at a record low' says Samsung as it makes its DRAM 90% more expensive than the previous quarter
News High demand, high prices, it's basic economics.
'This is the first time where I'm seeing no light at the end of the tunnel': How the memory crisis is hitting PC builders
Everybody hurts It seems like costly memory prices are making everyone hurt.
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RAM spot prices are down by 5%, though they did spike by well over 2000% this past year
News Not the win you want right now.
Look, 16 GB of RAM is absolutely fine for PC gaming in 2026. Though there are some caveats to that...
Don't fret If it's good enough for consoles, surely it's good enough for a gaming PC?
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To the surprise of no one, running a PC without system RAM is not the solution to the memory crisis—but hey, you can always force Snake to run in the BIOS
News We try these things not because they are easy, etc etc.
From a dentist's basement to half a trillion dollars and AI: Here's how memory manufacturer Micron Technology got there
Just call me the 'Potato Consumer Gamer' from now on.
Yes, some DDR5 RAM prices have dropped recently—but I wouldn't pop the champagne just yet
News Good RAM is still eye-wateringly expensive, but some of the discounts are back at the very least.
