Memory prices climb 500% in 12 months, up to 10x the lowest ever tracked prices
Memory prices for PC components have surged by up to 500% over the past year, with some high-capacity kits costing ten times more than historical lows. This 'RAMageddon' is significantly impacting the cost of building and upgrading personal computers.
Why it matters
The dramatic increase in hardware costs creates a significant barrier for PC enthusiasts and professionals, potentially slowing the adoption of new computing standards.
Analysis of historical price data trends indicates that the memory crisis has driven RAM prices to never-before-seen heights.
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(Image credit: Future) Copy link Facebook X Whatsapp Reddit Pinterest Flipboard Email Share this article 3 Join the conversation Follow us Add us as a preferred source on Google Newsletter Subscribe to our newsletter We're officially in dire straits. There's almost no way, if you're reading this site, that you aren't aware that memory prices have become entirely divorced from reality . Some are calling it the RAMpocalypse; I prefer "RAMageddon." Whatever you want to call it, though, the reality for PC builders right now is just grim. To put this in perspective, just take a look at our RAM price tracking post :
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