Key solutions include using DDR4 memory which costs significantly less than DDR5, exploring no-name brands, and repurposing old office PCs with valuable existing memory.
XDA Developers on MSN
DDR4 systems quietly became the only sane choice in 2026
We're evolving, just backwards ...
PC builders have watched memory prices rise far faster than expected, raising questions about what is driving the market and where it goes next.
While not completely upgradeable like modular gaming desktop PCs, modern laptops still have certain components that users can upgrade, such as storage and memory. Both are required in modern games in ...
ASUS has just demonstrated a very interesting new device: a DDR5 to DDR4 converter, that allows people to buy a new Intel 12th Gen Core "Alder Lake" CPU and Z690 motherboard that requires DDR5 RAM, ...
CXMT might one day provide more RAM in more products, but for now the company won't save gamers from high prices ...
Inquirer Technology on MSN
The rising cost of smartphones, RAM, and SSDs
If you have been shopping around for a new smartphone released in 2026, or new peripherals for your computer – such as RAM sticks or SSDs (solid state drives), you may have been shocked to learn that ...
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