DDR3 is making an unexpected comeback now that DDR4 is also too expensive

According to a post on the China-based PC hardware forum Board Channels, people looking to build relatively affordable ...

The AI Boom Killed DDR5 RAM Prices, So Now DDR3 Is Reviving

As the AI ​​boom causes DDR5 shortage and high prices, PC builders are reviving 19-year-old DDR3 memory tech to stay under ...

Seeing the absolute state of memory pricing, Chinese DIY community opts for DDR3 motherboards instead

To be clear, DDR4 memory pricing isn't much more sensible than DDR5; according to TrendForce's latest report, "the average ...
Club386

DDR3 memory is making an unexpected comeback 19 years after release

The AI-fuelled memory crisis continues to cause havoc, with some regions seeing a rise in demand for ageing DDR3 kits.

How a $13 adapter changes old laptop DDR4 memory into usable desktop DIMMs

The Ashata adaptor efficiently converts old DDR4 laptop memory into desktop-compatible DIMMsUsers save money by reusing existing Laptop memory with this budget adapterMixing different memory brands ...
TweakTown

As RAM crisis intensifies, DDR3 motherboards are making an improbable comeback

Here's one way to avoid paying an absolute fortune for RAM - forget DDR5 or even DDR4 memory, switch back to DDR3, as some ...

Report: DDR5 memory prices surge 440% since July as DDR3 also sees sharp increases

New retail data from Germany points to mounting pressure in the PC hardware market, with trends that could affect anyone ...
TweakTown

256GB of RAM costs $5700 in China, you'd need only 100 modules to buy a small house in Shanghai

China's spot market price for 256GB DDR5 memory has burst over $5700 (!!!), where just 100 modules of 256GB DDR5 would buy a ...
Fudzilla

DDR3 crawls out of the scrapheap as RAM prices get insane

DDR4 platforms still look more cost-effective than DDR5, and AM4 is reportedly seeing a sharp rise in demand as buyers seek cheaper paths to a functioning PC. DDR4 kits may be less insane than DDR5, ...