The growing demands of AI have driven 32GB DDR5 RAM prices to a minimum of $375, with lower-cost options vanishing rapidly from the market.
AI is making RAM painfully expensive for PC builders
Jun 04, 2026
12:16 pm
What's the storyThe ongoing demand for artificial intelligence (AI) is wreaking havoc on the PC hardware supply chain, especially when it comes to RAM.
A year ago, 16GB kits of DDR5 RAM were available for under $100. They are now fetching upwards of $240. Also, the 32GB kit is climbing past $350 in recent weeks.
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