Here's why RAM prices are skyrocketing and SSDs and GPUs could soon follow suit

The answer: AI of course.

RAM shortage chaos expands to GPUs, high-capacity SSDs, and even hard drives

Big Tech’s AI-fueled memory shortage is set to be the PC industry’s defining story for 2026 and beyond. Standalone, direct-to ...

With the RTX 5070 Ti Reportedly Dead, the RAM Crisis Has Officially Hit Graphics Cards

Due to increased demand for hardware from AI datacenters 2026 was already going to suck for anyone looking to upgrade or ...

AMD appears well placed to weather RAM crisis – Radeon GPU stock shouldn't be an issue, but price rises are still likely

In the face of the RAM crisis, an AMD exec assures us Radeon GPU stock shortages aren't a concern – but price rises are likely.
Electronic Design

Is Soldering Your Own RAM Worth It in Today's Economy?

In a time when DDR5 kits can cost more than a graphics card, some builders are literally soldering their own memory sticks to ...
Digital Trends

How much GPU memory do I need?

Just like your PC’s system memory, graphics cards and laptop GPUs have their own memory, called VRAM (video RAM). Graphics memory is mostly important for gaming, but there are productivity and ...

9 Signs Your RAM Is About To Fail

Random access memory is a crucial component of every computer's operation, but it's not always easy to tell when your RAM is letting you down.