Gaming RAM, specifically that of the DDR5 variety, is set for a major price increase soon as reports suggest that SK Hynix, likely followed by Samsung and Micron, are going to raise prices of DRAM chips, which will then have a knock on affect on memory sticks. This comes off the back of a difficult period for DRAM prices as high bandwidth memory (HBM) demand skyrocketed for AI use while the resources required to produce DDR5 memory were reallocated, leading to this delayed price increase.
All signs suggest that if you need the best gaming RAM, like the Corsair Vengeance LPX, now is the time to buy. The price increases aren’t entirely surprising, but an expected jump is plenty of reason to get in before the changes kick in.
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