RAM prices have surged dramatically, driven by AI demand and supply constraints. Here’s what’s behind the spike, how long it ...

TL;DR: DDR4 and GDDR6 memory prices are set to surge by up to 43% in Q3 2025 due to end-of-life status, supply shortages, and shifting production to DDR5 and GDDR7 technologies. This trend impacts PC ...

Microsoft has updated its Windows 11 gaming guidance, declaring 32GB RAM the new baseline for mainstream gamers. The shift reflects increasing memory use from background apps like Discord, browsers, ...

It seems like costly memory prices are making everyone hurt.

Apple's Mac shipments outpaced the PC market in the first quarter of 2026, but the growth reflects a mix of product timing ...

PCWorld outlines essential PC upgrades for 2026, covering motherboards, CPUs, GPUs, RAM, SSDs, cooling systems, and ergonomic improvements to future-proof aging systems. Key recommendations include ...

TL;DR: Dell will raise prices on laptops, desktops, monitors, and NVIDIA AI GPUs starting December 17 due to ongoing global DRAM and SSD shortages. Price hikes range from 10% to 30%, with higher costs ...

As RAM becomes more constrained and more important, Apple has crafted a system that does more with less—a lot more.

Welcome to ExtremeTech's comprehensive RAM guide, in which we'll answer a broad range of questions related to how much system RAM you need these days, whether or not it's worth it to upgrade older ...

PCWorld reports that prebuilt PC manufacturers are now offering systems without RAM, allowing customers to install their own memory to combat rising RAM costs. This “BYO RAM” trend, pioneered by ...

Choosing the right upgrade—RAM or GPU first—depends on identifying your PC's bottleneck to maximize gaming performance and system balance. Pixabay, jarmoluk Upgrading a gaming PC enhances overall ...

Microsoft has updated its official Windows 11 guidance for gaming systems, and memory capacity is now a key focus. In its ...