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Rising RAM costs push buyers toward refurbished PCs, DDR4 and ChromeOS — Zdnet.com

Rising RAM costs push buyers toward refurbished PCs, DDR4 and ChromeOS

RAM prices have surged recently, with PCPartPicker reporting the average price of a 2x32GB DDR5-6000 kit reached nearly $800 in December 2025 — more than the current listed price of Sony's PS5 Pro at $749 — and RAM rising another 50% in Q1 2026 alone, the outlet said. ZDNET noted

Soaring RAM prices are reshaping laptop choices — how to save in 2026 — Zdnet.com

Soaring RAM prices are reshaping laptop choices — how to save in 2026

RAM prices have surged recently, forcing buyers to rethink how they shop for laptops, ZDNET reports. According to PCPartPicker, the average price of a 2x32GB DDR5-6000 kit reached nearly $800 in December 2025 — higher than Sony's PS5 Pro at $749 — and the article says RAM could rise another

Chinese DIY PC builders turn to DDR3 as memory prices rise — Cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net

Chinese DIY PC builders turn to DDR3 as memory prices rise

Pcgamer reports that members of China's DIY PC community are reverting to older DDR3 motherboards as DDR4 and DDR5 memory prices climb. The piece said DDR5-7200 prices have surged and sales have dipped. Citing TrendForce, it noted the average spot price of mainstream DDR4 chips (DDR4 1Gx8 3200