Memory prices climb 500% in 12 months, up to 10x the lowest ever tracked prices — 128GB of DDR5 now $3,399
Summary
Tom's Hardware reports memory prices have surged dramatically, with 128GB DDR5 kits reaching about $3,399, roughly 10x the lowest prices seen. The piece cites RAM price tracking and PCPartPicker trends, showing YoY increases near 500% for high-capacity DDR5 kits and similar spikes for DDR4. Analysts note AI-driven demand and global DRAM shortages are tightening supply into 2027 and beyond.