In the first half of June, Windows Central's Jez Corden reported that, according to his sources, Xbox was losing "hundreds of dollars" on each Series S and X console sold due to massive +700% increases in component costs for memory and storage. Roughly two weeks later, Microsoft announced a $100 price increase for the Xbox Series S and $150 for the Xbox Series X, again due to rising RAM and storage prices. However, according to Corden, even after the announced price hike (which takes effect on Saturday, August 1), Xbox will continue to lose money per console sold to consumers. The […]

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It's clear that the Intel Arc G3-based gaming handhelds won't be released for under $1,000 for sure. Acer UK Confirms Pricing for Arc G3 and G3 Extreme-Based Predator Atlas 8 Handheld; Up To $2,000 for the 32 GB - 1 TB Configuration Gaming handhelds are now costing an arm and a leg. With rapid improvements in hardware, newer gaming handhelds do not cost any less than a mid-range gaming PC. Since the release of the Intel Arc G3 series, many vendors have quickly transitioned from AMD chips to Panther Lake SoC variants. However, while we expected lower prices, vendors keep […]

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DDR5 RAM kits continue to see a noticeable rise in prices every month, and have now reached their highest levels ever. Germany Witnesses Nearly 7% Hike in DDR5 RAM Prices This Month, Higher Than Jan and Feb Levels DDR5 RAM prices are reaching ridiculously high levels this year. While January and February 2026 levels were already the worst in the memory market, July came with even worse prices ever recorded in history. This data might not represent the global pricing trend for DDR5 memory kits, but it's quite accurate when we compare the current DDR5 memory prices across various regions. […]

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In 2026, we live in the worst kind of memory crisis that the consumer market has ever faced. Some people call it the RAMmageddon, and others call it the RAMpocalypse. Whichever way you want to call it, one thing is set: shortages created by massive demand in the AI and data center segment have led to a severe hike in prices across all memory segments. This came at a time when memory speeds were seeing rapid updates. We saw speeds surge past 9000 MT/s, and some kits were hitting close to 10,000 MT/s. We saw the launch of CUDIMMs and […]

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While GPUs are selling for nearly 20-30% higher than their official MSRPs, the RX 9070 GRE is the only one for below MSRP. GIGABYTE Gaming RX 9070 GRE 12 GB Drops Below MSRP on Newegg Through $50 Discount Code Graphics cards have become pricier due to RAMpocalypse, and almost every store now sells them at least 15-20% higher than their official MSRPs. The DRAM situation has made things worse for the GPU market, but you may still find a great deal once in a blue moon. The Radeon RX 9070 GRE that launched last month was met with criticism due […]

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The increase in memory prices reflects the price hike in memory chips made by Samsung, and both DDR4 and DDR5 have been reportedly affected. Samsung Reportedly Raises DDR4 and DDR5 Memory Chip Prices as Retail Memory Modules are Now Up By 10-19% Once again, we are witnessing a noticeable hike in the prices of memory modules. The ongoing RAMpocalypse is continuously fueling the DRAM prices, affecting electronic devices worldwide. The never-ending RAMpocalypse seems to have caused another hike in memory prices, as spotted on the Danawa. Danawa, which tracks the prices of consumer products sold by retailers have shown a […]

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We are evolving backwards, and nobody seems to have the power to change the current market situation. Unfortunately, even 4 GB of capacity seems like a luxury these days. Goodram Announces 4 GB DDR4 Memory Alongside 8 GB, 16 GB, and 32 GB Single Modules As DDR5 Becomes Unfeasible to Buy We never imagined going down to just 4 Gigs of RAM, but RAMpocalypse made it possible. Things are getting out of hand as AI demand keeps gobbling up all the RAM chips for the AI servers. This made it extremely difficult to build PCs with high-capacity RAM, which is […]

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Once again, we are expecting a price hike for the latest Radeon RX 9000 series GPUs as the DRAM market keeps pushing prices of components upwards. AMD to Raise RX 9000 Series GPU Price by 10-15%, While NVIDIA is Expected to Continue With the Current Price Trends AMD might be implementing another price hike soon, as reported by Gazlog. It's not the first time, and it certainly doesn't appear to be the last time we see such a price hike. For the last 6 months, we have been witnessing major GPU manufacturers and AIBs adjusting the prices for their GPUs […]

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It might not be the most powerful GPU on the planet, but it's certainly the most powerful for under $600. PowerColor Hellhound Radeon RX 9070 16 GB Listed at $586 at a Time When the GPUs are Selling for 20% Higher Price The Radeon RX 9070 might be 10-15% slower than its XT variant, but its usual selling price is way better. While the Radeon RX 9070 XT continues to sell for over $700 in most regions, the RX 9070 can be found for around $600-$650. Of course, some editions sell for nearly $700, but it's hard to find an […]

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After a long time, the entry-level RTX 50 series GPU made its debut on the Steam Hardware Survey charts. All NVIDIA RTX 50 GPUs Appear on Steam Hardware Survey With RTX 5050 As the Latest Entry; 16 GB VRAM GPUs Now Closer in Popularity to 8 GB GPUs The previous Steam Hardware Surveys recorded almost all NVIDIA GeForce RTX 50 series GPUs, but the RTX 5050 always remained missing. Despite launching mid-2025, there was no sign of the GeForce RTX 5050 until now, when the card suddenly appeared on the Steam database. Both laptop and desktop variants are now available […]

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Choosing a CPU or a GPU used to be the most expensive part of building a PC from scratch or even for an upgrade. With RAMpocalypse that started in Q4 2025, everything changed. Building a PC became so difficult that the RAM and SSD alone now cost over half the combined cost of the rest of the parts, including CPU, GPU, motherboard, PSU, etc. Occasionally, we see some users getting a 10 or 20% discount, or if they get extremely lucky, they receive a free part or two with the bundle deals. Not everyone can wait for such luck, but […]

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In some regions, we are seeing some relief occassionally, but only specific RAM kits are enjoying the discounts. China Witnesses $87 Price Drop for 16 GB SO-DIMM DDR5 Module, But the Price Still Stands Nearly 5X Higher Than Last Year The volatility of the current DRAM market is apparent from the price instability, which is why we see RAM prices going up on some days and down on some other. The German market showed such a trend in March, recording its first price drop in RAM prices for various DDR5 modules in March. Howeve, the price trend quickly changed in […]

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While we continue to suffer from high RAM and SSD prices, some users drown in free hardware. Redditor Orders a Single WD Black SN7100 SSD, but Receives 10 Units Instead Who wouldn’t want free hardware, especially when it costs an arm and a leg? Such stories may or may not be 100% true, but considering that they do happen from time to time, it makes them more interesting at a time when the hardware is super expensive. RAM prices have started to decline in prices, but they are still 3-4X more expensive than they were in the pre-RAMpocalypse era. Some […]

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Another lucky user gets a powerful gaming PC for less than half its price. With RAM, SSD, and GPU prices rising, getting such a system for $1000 is nearly impossible these days. Redditor Snags Powerful Gaming PC for Just $1,000 at Costco; A Build Worth Nearly $2,500 There is a rare chance you could get your hands on such a decently powerful gaming PC when you shop at Costco or Walmart next time. Changes are largely low, but never zero. This is why we keep posting such "inspiring" stories, encouraging you to check out what your local retailer is currently […]

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