Tag: memory
Yes, RAM prices are finally starting to fall — but here’s why you should still hold off from buying
The AI boom has led to an unprecedented period for the PC hardware market, with prices for memory and storage soaring for both manufacturers and consumers. AI datacenters have effectively absorbed RAM kits, with companies like Micron turning their attention away from consumers to a full focus on AI. However,…
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Handheld gaming PCs are in big trouble — and it’s not a surprise to see what’s responsible
Handheld gaming has been in a great place for a few years, ever since Valve launched the Steam Deck in 2022, kicking off a raft of portable gaming PCs appearing in all manner of incarnations. Since the Steam Deck muscled onto the scene, Lenovo, Asus, and Ayaneo have all been…
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The price of RAM is falling fast, so you might not have to wait for Black Friday to get that memory upgrade for your PC
The price of RAM is dropping rapidly right now, and the industry has seen pricing dip by close to 20% over the past month. That’s according to a report from The Elec (a Korean tech site) which cites figures from DRAMeXchange (the memory division of analyst firm TrendForce). We’re told…
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Now might be the time for that RAM upgrade – to beat rumored price hikes
DDR4 (and DDR5) RAM for your PC could soon be getting pricier, according to a new forecast, and somewhat sooner than was anticipated. If you’ve been following RAM pricing – and we’ll excuse you, if you haven’t (just this once) – then you’ll have seen that throughout the course of…
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