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RAM Prices Skyrocket: Gamers Face 2027 Shortage

11/30/2025

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  • The RAM shortage significantly impacts PC gamers as 64 GB DDR5 kit prices rise from $170 to $600, a trend Maingear CEO Wallace Santos says could last until 2027.
  • AI sector DRAM demand is a major factor, consuming most production capacity and leaving little for gamers.
  • A boycott is deemed ineffective and gamers should avoid impulsive purchases and consider pre-built systems for better value.