Why your RAM options cost 4X more now than last year - even legacy tech prices aren't immune

Why your RAM options cost 4X more now than last year - even legacy tech prices aren't immune ...
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2003-era DDR2 memory prices jump up to 60%

DDR2 contract prices rose 55% to 60% in the second quarter of the year and are projected to climb another 35% to 40% in the third, according to research published this week by TrendForce, pushing the ...
TechSpot

RAM scammer swaps DDR5 modules for DDR2 and metal weights

Caveat emptor: Shipment scams that involve replacing high-end graphics cards with obsolete models or weighted materials are nothing new. Ongoing memory price inflation has made RAM the next target for ...
GIGAZINE

The global memory shortage has reached its peak, causing prices for older products like DDR2 and DDR3 to start rising.

Samsung predicts memory shortages will worsen further in 2027, and customers have already started placing orders for 2027 - GIGAZINE According to a TrendForce survey, some hardware manufacturers are ...
TweakTown

Sigh, DDR5 RAM scams are here: sealed DDR5 kits sold with DDR2 sticks, fake weight plates

TL;DR: A counterfeit DDR5 RAM scam has emerged where fake ADATA XPG DDR5 kits sold on Amazon contain old DDR2 modules disguised with misleading labels and packaging. Buyers should exercise caution ...