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.

The AI data center boom is squeezing PC and smartphone sales, with a decrease of more than 10% in the offing this year.

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 ...

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

Memory now accounts for 35% of the materials required to build a PC, up from roughly 15%–18% previously. Chief financial officer Karen Parkhill said memory costs increased roughly 100% sequentially ...

Prices for DDR5 memory kits for PC builders and enthusiasts have dropped significantly across Europe in recent weeks, but ...

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. I have been interested in science and technology for ...

The RAMpocalypse is set to go on for years.

Gartner forecasts significant declines in PC and smartphone shipments in 2026 due to rising memory costs and increased device prices.

Outside of situations where you know for sure you need more memory, most people start to think about upgrading their RAM when their PC starts to feel slow. But it isn’t always the right fix. Memory is ...