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Computer memory RAM on motherboard background

Watch out – RAM rip-offs are now in vogue, so here's how to avoid them

By Darren Allan published

Forget 'rock in a box' GPUs, high-end RAM scams are now being reported – here's how to avoid getting stung.

Memory
Origin Code Vortex DDR5 RAM close up of cooler

DDR5 RAM with a triple-fan cooler on top will be shown off at CES 2026

By Darren Allan published

DDR5 memory sticks with a triple-fan cooler on top are going to leave your wallet quaking in fear.

Memory
Divinity trailer screenshot showing a mysterious masked figure reaching out with an audience behind him

The RAM crisis may lead to much better game optimization, and that's great

By Isaiah Williams published

Baldur's Gate 3 maker suggests RAM crisis will impact game development, but I don't think that's a bad thing at all.

Memory
An Nvidia GeForce RTX 5070

Nvidia could drastically reduce supply of its RTX 5000 gaming GPUs in 2026

By Darren Allan published

Nvidia is rumored to be cutting supply of RTX 5000 models by 30% to 40% in the first half of 2026.

GPU
A man relaxing with his eyes closed, and a thought bubble containing some DDR5 RAM showing above his head.

As RAM panic grips the PC-building community, I'm putting my feet up and relaxing - here's why

By Christian Guyton published

Yes, RAM prices are terrible right now - but as a veteran PC-builder, I'm not that concerned.

Computing Components
RAM

Fresh RAM woes as new rumor claims Samsung has doubled the cost of DDR5

By Darren Allan published

Hopes that steep RAM price rises could plateau are potentially dashed by new rumor of Samsung price hikes.

Memory
Young woman live streaming while playing multiplayer online game in living room at home - stock photo

Sapphire advocates patience on RAM crisis – predicts stability in 2026

By Isaiah Williams published

RAM prices are skyrocketing due to the current AI boom, but Sapphire's PR manager encourages consumers to stay calm and avoid panic buying.

Memory
Computer memory RAM on motherboard background

You might be hard-pressed to find over 8GB RAM in PC setups – here's why

By Isaiah Williams published

Gaming laptops and pre-built systems are in trouble, as we may see more 8GB configurations as a result of RAM price hikes.

Memory
Samsung 870 QVO

Want a cheap SSD? Don't wait – Samsung could drop its budget models soon

By Darren Allan published

SSD price rises could hit budget drives hard, so buy now, don't wait – and there's more RAM misery in the cards too.

Storage & Backup
Renders of eGPU docks

It’s a great time to buy an eGPU – and UGreen’s new Razer rival has two major tricks up its sleeve

By Isaiah Williams published

UGreen is taking the fight to Razer and other eGPU dock manufacturers, with the new Linkstation eGPU dock launching in China.

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