The AI hardware boom is sending memory prices sky-high, so knowing exactly how much you need is more critical than ever. I've worked out the most realistic RAM goals for every type of PC.

HP has 'qualified new suppliers' as RAM crisis intensifies — memory now accounts for 35% of the cost of its PCs.

The AI gold rush has sent demand—and prices—for computer memory shooting skyward. Here’s how to size your PC’s RAM the smart way for real-world use, whether you're scoping out a new system or just ...

Pay any attention to the computer market these days and one thing becomes abundantly clear: RAM—or Random-Access Memory—has gotten pretty expensive. Memory prices have already surged approximately 90% ...

At 35%, HP's prices for memory are approximately double what they were a year ago, leading to inevitable increases in the ...

IDC expects 2026 to be another challenging year for the personal computers and smartphone markets amid a global memory ...

In an illustration of the severity of the current memory shortage, HP Inc. CFO Karen Parkhill said that RAM has gone from ...

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.

While prices aren't dropping yet, a new report suggests DDR5 memory isn't going up any more, so you shouldn't feel pressured to buy now.

The cost of PC components has been skyrocketing as AI infrastructure buildout creates extraordinary demand amid limited supply. HP says that squeeze is now hitting PC memory especially hard, with RAM ...

There's a RAM shortage at the moment. RAM, as in random access memory. The memory computer keeps immediately at hand, so it can perform tasks quickly. How can that be? Well, as with so much these days ...

PCWorld explores whether PC RAM wears out, revealing that memory modules typically last 3-15 years depending on quality and usage conditions. RAM failure manifests ...