Latest about RAM shortage
Modder saves $130 by building 32GB DDR5 desktop DIMMs from scavenged laptop memory
$218 cost of parts is about $130 cheaper than buying a similar desktop DIMM retail kit in the US.
Major Japanese electronics store begs customers for their old PCs as hardware drought continues
A major Japanese PC and electronics store is pleading with customers to sell it their old PC gear.
Senior AMD executive tells consumers to buy cheap CPUs to combat memory pricing squeeze
An AMD executive says that they're not too concerned about the memory shortage, points out that AMD has a wide range of CPUs available "for all kinds of price points."
German retail supplier allegedly rationing RTX 5070 GPUs
The memory shortage is spilling over into GPUs.
Chinese memory maker CXMT prepares $4.2 billion USD IPO to take advantage of tight memory market
Chinese memory maker CXMT prepares to file for IPO in Beijing, aiming to raise $4.2 billion USD in order to expand production and fund next-gen DRAM development.
Asus announces product price hikes starting January 5, and AI is to blame
This is only the beginning.
IDC warns PC market could shrink up to 9% in 2026 due to skyrocketing RAM pricing
An IDC report revises earlier guidance, warning of a shrink in the PC market that could approach 9%.
Some Japanese shops start rationing GPUs
Some Japanese computer stores are limiting GPU purchases because of supply uncertainty, especially for models with 16GB of VRAM and up.
