Yes, RAM prices are finally starting to fall but here's why you should still hold off from buying

Date:
Sat, 04 Apr 2026 15:30:00 +0000

Description:
The memory crisis is slowly easing up, as prices for RAM kits are falling,
but it's still not yet time to push for new purchases.

FULL STORY ======================================================================Copy link Facebook X Whatsapp Reddit Pinterest Flipboard Threads Email Share this article 0 Join the conversation Follow us Add us as a preferred source on Google Newsletter Tech Radar Get daily insight, inspiration and deals in your inbox Sign up for breaking news, reviews, opinion, top tech deals, and more. Become a Member in Seconds Unlock instant access to exclusive member
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AI datacenters have effectively absorbed RAM kits, with companies like Micron turning their attention away from consumers to a full focus on AI.

However, the tide is slowly but surely beginning to turn in favor of consumers, as prices for RAM kits are starting to fall across some retailers in Europe, the US, and China. Tom's Hardware highlighted that this sudden shift in market trend is simply because consumers aren't buying unaffordable RAM kits, alongside Google 's TurboQuant compression method, which helps to reduce DRAM requirements on AI memory usage. Ultimately, the latter means AI companies won't need to hog memory as much as they have been. Article continues below You may like RAM crisis shows signs of easing as DDR5 prices drop but there's a catch 64GB of DDR5 RAM now costs more than a MacBook Air
- memory prices have surged 300% in just six months TrendForce report sparks hope that we might be turning a corner in the RAM crisis Multiple listings on retailers' sites over the last few months showcased prices for 32GB and 64GB RAM kits that were more expensive than an entire PC build or a games console. It's not a surprise, then, to see prices eventually fall, which is a strong indication that retailers want to clear stock.

Now, you might think about investing in RAM kits as soon as possible, since prices are evidently dropping. Unfortunately, it's not exactly the right time to start making moves to upgrade your PC's memory and it might be a long
wait before any of us can do so at affordable prices. Don't buy RAM just yet (Image credit: Zoomik / Shutterstock) Before the memory crisis hit, prices
for RAM kits were so low and affordable that not many would give those
planned upgrade paths a second thought. Whether it was 16GB, 32GB, or 64GB, consumers never needed to pay rent money to acquire them.

To highlight, the Corsair Vengeance RGB Pro DDR4 32GB RAM kit I purchased in late 2024 was 54.99 on Amazon . In today's market, that same kit can be found on Corsair's online store, and costs 273.99 / $280.99 / (around AU$405). That's more than quadruple the original price. Get daily insight, inspiration and deals in your inbox Sign up for breaking news, reviews, opinion, top tech deals, and more. Contact me with news and offers from other Future brands Receive email from us on behalf of our trusted partners or sponsors By submitting your information you agree to the Terms & Conditions and Privacy Policy and are aged 16 or over.

To make my point clear: don't buy RAM just yet, as prices are still far too high above what they should be. If consumers start buying at the instant prices slowly start to drop, it will give retailers the wrong message, ultimately creating a new standard of memory prices going forward.

It's going to take a little while for the market to return to a position of normality, where memory prices for DDR4 kits aren't ridiculously high, and where DDR5 kits don't require consumers to break the bank for what should be
a minor PC hardware upgrade.

If we can hold out for longer, while hoping that the AI bubble gradually bursts which we're already seeing positive signs of with OpenAI's Sora closure then it's only a matter of time before reasonable and sensible pricing is restored. Until then, patience is key. Follow TechRadar on Google News and add us as a preferred source to get our expert news, reviews, and opinion in your feeds. Make sure to click the Follow button!

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