consumer strategy

DDR5 RAM prices have surged, with 32GB kits increasing from under 0 to over 0 in a few weeks. This trend is expected to affect pricing in other tech sectors, including graphics cards and laptops. Industry experts advise consumers to wait for a price correction rather than panic buy, with expectations that the market will stabilize in six to eight months, although prices may not return to previous lows. The rise in prices is partly due to AI data centers consuming a large portion of the DRAM supply, leading to uncertainty. DDR4 prices have also increased, making it less advisable to switch to older systems. Current hardware can still handle most modern games, and consumers are encouraged to consider affordable upgrades in peripherals instead of rushing into RAM purchases.