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Report: ASUS Ends Production of RTX 5070 Ti Due to Global RAM Shortage
According to a new report from Hardware Unboxed, NVIDIA’s RTX 5070 Ti has reached the end of its production line — at least for ASUS. In a recent video, the popular tech channel claimed to have spoken with retailers and AIB partners shortly after CES, receiving a clear message: the…
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Global PC Shipments Rose in Late 2025 Despite RAM Shortages
A recent report revealed that global PC shipments increased during the fourth quarter of 2025 — a surprising outcome considering the rising cost and shortage of RAM. However, when analyzed carefully, this growth makes complete sense. Companies Acted Early to Avoid Bigger Problems The entire tech market has been affected…
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Micron Begins Construction of Its Massive RAM Factory in New York to Help Prevent Shortages by 2030
The current surge in memory prices, driven by the growing demand for Artificial Intelligence systems, has significantly increased the cost of RAM modules and all types of devices that rely on this technology. The rapid rise in demand has caught memory manufacturers off guard, making it difficult for them to…
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AMD Suggests Buying Cheaper CPUs Amid the Ongoing RAM Crisis
The PC hardware industry is currently facing a serious challenge — the rising prices of DRAM memory and, to a lesser extent, SSD storage. In response to this situation, Rahul Tikoo, Senior Vice President at AMD, shared his view and advice regarding what many are calling a “RAM crisis.” During…
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Corsair Cancels DDR5 48GB Memory Orders After Pricing Error
The hardware and gaming community did not take kindly to Corsair’s recent decision to cancel a large number of orders for its 48GB DDR5 memory kits. What seemed like a great end-of-year deal quickly turned into a frustrating experience for many customers after the company explained that the discounted prices…
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DRAM Contract Prices Could Rise by 50% This Quarter
According to recent reports from TrendForce, DRAM memory contract prices are expected to increase by as much as 50% during this quarter. This surge, which some experts describe as the beginning of a “supercycle,” is the result of a combination of supply shortages and overwhelming demand driven by artificial intelligence…
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PC Sales Expected to Drop 9% in 2026 as RAM Crisis Deepens
The year 2026 is shaping up to be a challenging one for the PC market. According to the latest report from the International Data Corporation (IDC), global PC shipments could fall by up to 9% compared to 2025 — a sharp drop from the -2.5% forecast just a month earlier.…
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Some Hardware and PC Manufacturers Are Receiving Priority Access to DRAM Memory
The shortage of DRAM memory chips continues to affect the prices of consumer RAM kits. It is also expected that SSDs and graphics cards will become more expensive as we approach 2026. However, pre-built desktop systems and laptops have not seen a major increase in cost. According to Digitimes, memory…
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Framework Announces Another Price Increase for RAM Modules
Framework has announced its second price increase for RAM modules in less than a month . The company, known for its modular and repairable laptops, blames this decision on an extreme shortage and volatility in the semiconductor market, driven by high demand from data centers focused on artificial intelligence. Transparent…
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ASUS Plans to Manufacture Its Own DRAM Memory in 2026 to Address Shortages
Strong rumors have emerged about ASUS’s intention to enter the DRAM memory manufacturing market (DDR5 and GDDR). According to recent reports, the Taiwanese giant plans to establish its own memory production lines by the second quarter of 2026. The goal is to counter the ongoing global shortage affecting the industry.…
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Japanese PC Stores Halt Orders Until 2026 Amid Memory Shortage
The PC market in Japan has entered an unprecedented state of paralysis. Major retailers and Built-to-Order (BTO) system manufacturers have stopped accepting new desktop PC orders, warning that availability will not return to normal until 2026, at the earliest. Shortage of Memory and Components The main reason behind this suspension…
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US PC Maker Paradox Customs Begins Selling Prebuilt PCs Without RAM
The increase in memory prices is causing major changes in the computer industry. Prices have reached three to four times their value from just a few weeks ago, with high-capacity memory kits now costing more than some graphics cards. To handle this situation, prebuilt PC manufacturers are now offering systems…
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Corsair Accidentally Sends Fake DDR5 Modules in RMA Replacement
Scammers always appear when there is a shortage of computer components. But before blaming Corsair, let’s take a closer look at what actually happened. A user had issues with a 96 GB DDR5 kit that stopped working (unlucky, right?). So, they contacted Corsair to get a replacement. A User Files…
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Global Memory Shortage to Last Beyond 2026, Micron Warns
The demand driven by artificial intelligence continues to exceed the supply of DRAM and NAND memory, with effects that will be felt for a long time across PCs, smartphones, and the automotive industry. Micron, one of the world’s top three memory chip producers, has warned that the shortage of DRAM…
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Larian Promises Divinity Will Be Well Optimized, No Need for New RAM or SSDs
The prices of RAM and SSDs keep rising, and this is becoming a problem for everyone — even for Larian Studios, which is currently developing Divinity, soon to be released in Early Access. However, the company plans to keep this in mind during the game’s development. Larian’s CEO Talks About…
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