I used to recommend RAM and SSDs as a wallet-friendly PC upgrade, but the RAM crisis has that advice dead in the water — here's what to do instead

No longer is RAM the easiest piecemeal PC upgrade available to us — but don't despair, because there are more ways to squeeze ...

These 6 PC upgrades won’t be hit by the RAM shortage crisis

Admittedly, a new PC case won’t do anything for your frames per second, but it’s the most impactful upgrade you can make to ...
ExtremeTech

Planning to Upgrade Your Old PC? Don’t Look at DDR4 RAM Prices

DDR4 memory prices are jumping, which isn’t a big deal if you’re building a new PC and shopping for DDR5 RAM. But if you want to stretch the life of your aging computer with a cheap DDR4 memory ...
PCMag

The RAM Crisis Is Getting Worse. Here's How to Buy or Build a PC Without Going Broke

DDR5 memory and SSD prices continue to soar, but I have some ideas for how to save if you're upgrading, building, or buying a new computer in 2026.
PCGamesN

PC gaming RAM prices are set to rocket, especially for older PCs, says report

Planning a memory upgrade to your gaming PC? You might want to do it sooner rather than later. A new report from TrendForce suggests that PC RAM prices are set to skyrocket in the next quarter of 2025 ...
techtimes

RAM vs GPU Upgrade: How to Beat PC Bottlenecks and Maximize Your Gaming Performance

Choosing the right upgrade—RAM or GPU first—depends on identifying your PC's bottleneck to maximize gaming performance and system balance. Pixabay, jarmoluk Upgrading a gaming PC enhances overall ...

Does PC RAM wear out? It’s complicated

RAM, short for random access memory, is an essential PC component that directly impacts the performance and speed of a PC. It ...