DDR5 RAM Prices Surge to $600 for 64GB Kit, Exceeding PS5 Console Costs Due to AI-Driven Memory Shortage
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Summary
The article discusses how the AI boom is causing severe shortages and price inflation in the memory market, specifically DDR5 RAM. A 64GB kit of G.Skill's Trident Z5 Neo RAM is now priced at $599.99, which is more expensive than gaming consoles like the PS5 Slim or Xbox Series S, and nearly the price of a PS5 Pro. The shortage is expected to worsen through 2026 as AI companies consume the majority of memory supply, leaving consumers with inflated prices for essential PC components.
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DDR5 RAM, a necessity for building current-gen Intel or AMD systems, has now reached record highs in terms of pricing; a 64 GB kit of G.Skill's Trident Z5 Neo 6000 MT/s RAM is listed at $599.99 on Newegg right now.
that's $200 more than a PS5 Slim or a Microsoft Xbox Series S, and just $50 shy off an entire PS5 Pro at the moment.
The shortage is expected to get worse into 2026 as AI companies continue to consume the majority of memory supply.
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