RAM prices are rising rapidly.
RAM prices are rising rapidly.
Hello everyone. I've been planning to assemble a new high-end PC for a while now, but I'm choosing to wait until summer to fully put it together and purchase a GPU. This way, I avoid the hassle of searching for the right parts at an inflated cost right now. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FKVQEcMS...ewsNetwork I understand this topic is hard to predict, so I'm looking for general guidance: Will RAM prices continue rising sharply in the near future? Should I buy now or hold off until summer? Thanks for your support!
RAM costs have increased by approximately $15 already. For instance, in October 2020, a decent set of 2x8 3200mhz chips would cost around $54 to $65. By February 2021, the same setup was valued between $67 and $80. There are ongoing warnings about further shortages and higher prices. You might purchase RAM now and then get other PC components later.
Yep @Downkey I've noticed that as well.. Here's a neat little chart showing 1 year price increases for 32GB of G.Skill's Trident Z Neo
You might be able to purchase components right now if they fit your existing setup, though it doesn’t look like the best moment to upgrade. It seems premature to make changes at this point. For now, waiting until December 2021 would be wise. The Black Friday sales weren’t as strong as in 2019, but they still offered solid deals on memory and NVME drives.
December 2021 isn't looking good for me. I'm probably going to have to make a tough decision soon. It's also unclear what the future holds for DDR5 production and its effect on DDR4, particularly regarding B-die technology.