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DDR5 RAM Prices Explode To Nearly 5X July 2025 Levels In Germany As AI Boom Chokes Budget PC Builds
wccftech.com/ddr5-ram-prices-explode-to-nearly-5x-july-2025-levels-in-germany-as-ai-boom-chokes-budget-pc-builds/Is there like a chart that shows price trends since DDR5 went on the market?
Thats not even the full story - DDR4 is extortion now. Not sure about DDR3 but wouldnt be surprised if its seen the same increases.
How long before we’re stripping old machines for DDR2?
Replying to @jobbies@lemmy.zip
Windows CentralIt’s 2026, DDR3 RAM is over a decade old, and the prices are still bizarrely highDDR3 RAM prices continue to rise in 2026 alongside DDR4 and DDR5, and the reason why is a bit more involved than simple trickle-down effects. Here's a look at the cause and effect behind the old memory's resurgence.