TL;DR: DDR4 memory prices are rising due to supply constraints as manufacturers shift focus to DDR5 and HBM for AI applications, causing DDR4 demand to outpace supply. This trend makes upgrading to ...

It's all about timing when it comes to PC memory and we're not just talking about latency settings—when you pull the trigger on a new memory kit can make a big difference on the value proposition.

Several manufacturers at Computex 2026 informed Tom's Hardware that they are preparing to increase production of DDR4 memory ...

DDR5 memory prices may remain high for around two more years, according to AMD executive David McAfee, as AI demand continues ...

If you're building a new PC in 2025, DDR5 RAM is a no-brainer since it boasts significantly higher speeds and better efficiency than DDR4 modules. However, if you already have DDR4 RAM, upgrading to ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Choosing the best RAM kit for a gaming PC might seem easy, but it's actually a lot less straightforward than it used to be just a couple of ...

Tom's Hardware has learned about plans from motherboard manufacturers and memory modules houses to restart DDR4 production to ...

More RAM is coming, but the shortage isn't going away. Even with new production ramping up, the supply problems plaguing PC ...

As consumers, we've been a little spoiled with RAM prices over the past few years. A continued overabundance of chips on the supply side kept retail prices steadily trending downward, even (and ...

The DDR5 price may come down as the world's fourth largest RAM manufacturer gets the green light from the Pentagon and looks ...