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Google Wants Chrome to Start With Windows, Offering Faster Launches at the Cost of More RAM
Google is looking for ways to reduce the feeling of slowness in Chrome and has started testing a new feature that could change how many users start their PC. As reported by Leo on X (thanks Windows Latest), the Chrome Canary version now includes an option to start automatically with…
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Lenovo Urges Customers to Buy Now as Hardware Prices Are Expected to Increase
Lenovo had remained relatively calm when RAM prices started rising sharply at the end of 2025, claiming it had planned ahead by building a large stock of memory to keep prices stable. Even then, the company warned that 2026 could bring serious challenges. Now Lenovo’s tone has become more urgent.…
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PC Manufacturers Look to Chinese Memory Amid Ongoing Supply Shortages
PC manufacturers are increasingly considering the option of using Chinese-made memory as supply problems continue to affect the global market. Major companies such as HP, Dell, ASUS, and Acer are already evaluating this possibility as an alternative solution. Chinese DDR5 Memory As A Possible Solution To Shortages The ongoing memory…
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DRAM Price Increases Have Paused in Recent Days
In recent weeks, several reports have pointed to rising prices for RAM memory and SSDs, driven by higher costs for DRAM and NAND Flash chips. Memory kit prices increased sharply, but over the past few days this upward trend appears to have paused, even though prices are still uneven across…
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ASUS ROG Ally X Upgraded to 64 GB of RAM Through Hardware Mod
The handheld console modding scene has reached a new milestone. The specialized channel SlickBuys Mods and Repairs has managed to upgrade the ASUS ROG Ally X from its original 24 GB of RAM to 64 GB, using a complex hardware and firmware modification. This was not a simple component swap.…
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Corsair Apologizes After Canceling DDR5 Memory Orders
What first looked like the deal of the year for hardware fans quickly turned into a marketing headache for Corsair. The company has issued a public apology after canceling multiple orders for DDR5 memory kits that were mistakenly listed at a much lower price on its official store. The issue…
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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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