The RAM crisis is bringing out DDR5 counterfeiters
Caveat emptor (“let the buyer beware”) is the rallying cry of every con man and huckster who tries to fleece a mark. But it’s worth keeping in mind if you’re hunting for a deal in…
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Asus’ RTX 5060 laptop with 32GB DDR5 drops to $1,399 (today only)
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Acer’s Nitro V with RTX 5060 and 32GB DDR5 is $200 off today
NOW $200 OFF 16-inch Acer Nitro V Gaming Laptop View Deal If you’ve been eyeing a capable gaming laptop without the eye-watering price tag, now’s a good time to act. The 2025-era Acer Nitro V…
Framework stops selling separate DDR5 RAM modules to fight scalpers
If you’ve been watching the tech news lately, there’s just one story you’ve probably seen… Black Friday. But if you’ve seen two stories, you’ve probably read about RAM prices going absolutely wall-bouncing bonkers. In addition…
This speedy Ryzen 7 mini PC with 32GB DDR5 RAM is 29% off right now
At some point over the past few years, we entered the mini PC era. These tiny machines strike an excellent balance between price and performance, making them a better choice over laptops for many people.…
DDR4 RAM is disappearing — and getting more expensive than DDR5
Having plenty of memory in your PC is more important than ever, now that practically everything runs on the web. But if you’re using a dated laptop or desktop that relies on DDR4 RAM, you…
LPDDR6 memory standard announced as DDR5 DRAM takes over
The JEDEC Solid State Technology Association has announced the LPDDR6 memory standard, even as the memory market transitions from DDR4 to DDR5. Last year, market analysts expected that the DDR5 memory standard for desktops and…
How faster DDR5 memory can unlock new performance in your desktop PC
For years, it’s been more important to have enough memory, than fast enough memory, but that’s all starting to change. While you still need to make sure you have plenty of RAM for the games you want to play…
PC memory gets faster, safer with new DDR5 standard
As CPU makers push microprocessors even faster, a PC’s memory must keep up as well. JEDEC, a key chip standards body, has responded by issuing a new DDR5 memory standard that pushes speeds up to…