Tag Archives: Memory

Intel, in partnership with various partners, has introduced the HUDIMM (Half-Unbuffered DIMM) standard to address the ongoing global memory shortage and rising hardware costs. This new specification aims to lower the barrier to entry for DDR5 platforms by simplifying the internal architecture of the memory modules. However, this new module …

Micron is reportedly working on a major architectural shift in graphics memory that could change how mid-range GPUs and AI accelerators are designed. According to recent reports, the company is developing vertically stacked GDDR, a new memory category intended to sit between the “standard” discrete GDDR we see on consumer …

The cost of building or buying a PC is set to skyrocket in the coming months, as Asus joins MSI in becoming another major manufacturer to signal incoming price increases. Yi-Hsiang Liao, GM of the Asus Joint Technology Systems Division, confirmed during a recent Zenbook A16 launch event that the …

Earlier this week, Intel rolled out new Core Ultra 200S Plus series processors. We've already reviewed them here at KitGuru, finding that they offer compelling performance for the price tag. Now, G.Skill is confirming that its overclocked XMP 3.0 DDR5 memory kits are validated to support the new desktop CPUs.

The memory market might be entering a “long winter” for consumers, as SK Group Chairman Chey Tae-won delivered a sobering prevision at Nvidia's GTC 2026. The narrative that high prices are a temporary blip might not be as short-lived as some imagined, as Chey says the current supply-demand gap won't …

The legendary GeForce RTX 3060 is reportedly set for a mid-March 2026 revival, nearly five years after its initial debut. According to reports, Nvidia is preparing to restock its partners with “installation kits” (GPU die and memory bundles) for the Ampere-based card. Why the RTX 3060 specifically? Well it is …

Nvidia is reportedly preparing a new variant of the GeForce RTX 5050, which will feature an unconventional 9GB memory capacity. According to the report, this new model is designed to sit alongside the existing 8 GB version, offering a slight bump in both VRAM and speed. As per MEGAsizeGPU's post, …

Biostar has new UDIMM memory modules hitting the market. The new 16GB DDR5 kits are now shipping out, available with either 4800MHz or 5600MHz speeds, designed with a focus on stability and efficiency. Designed to support a wide range of PCs, the Biostar DDR5 16GB UDIMM memory aims to offer …

The PC memory industry's landscape is shifting as industry titans like Asus, Acer, Dell, and HP explore unconventional supply chains to keep their production lines moving. According to recent reports, these manufacturers are looking toward the Chinese memory maker ChangXin Memory Technologies (CXMT) as an alternative to the traditional trio …

The era of cheap, abundant RAM is ending, according to new analysis from data‑centre intelligence firm DC Byte. The analysts say memory prices are rising, availability is tightening, and AI workloads are now dictating how global supply is allocated, although consumer-facing companies can combat this with longer life cycles, software optimisation and careful planning. 

The rising costs of memory in recent months has led to a number of issues in the consumer electronics space. While Sony had planned ahead and stocked up to avoid raising the price of PS5 consoles, Microsoft did not and ended up raising prices. During its recent earnings call, Nintendo …

ADATA is marking its upcoming 25th anniversary at CES 2026 with a showcase spanning AI‑centric storage, industrial solutions and new XPG gaming hardware. The company’s booth is divided into three zones - AI Innovation, Smart Living and Gaming Lifestyle. We cover it all in our latest CES video.

For Day 21 of the KitGuru Advent Calendar, we have teamed up with ADATA to give one lucky winner a memory and SSD upgrade. Our prizes today include the ADATA Lancer Neon RGB DDR5 32GB CL30 memory and Mars 980 Blade 1TB SSD!

In recent weeks, the prices of memory kits have surged to record heights, effectively ruining any plans consumers may have had for upgrading their machines in the near future. One of the most popular memory makers, G.Skill, has now offered a statement, acknowledging recent price hikes.

Gamers and PC enthusiasts may face prolonged, inflated component prices, as SK Hynix has reportedly forecast that the shortage of DRAM could last until 2028. This may not only impact current-generation products like DDR5 and GDDR7, but also previous-gen DDR4 memory, GDDR6 and even LPDDR, which is typically used in …

Dell is reportedly preparing to increase its system prices by 15-20% as early as mid-December, driven by a dramatic surge in DRAM costs. Lenovo may follow suit, as industry insiders point to the exploding cost of memory as the cause, specifically DDR5, which has seen year-over-year increases of 70%, with …

A new report has surfaced claiming AMD is warning its AIB partners of an impending second price increase for its GPUs, this time driven by rapidly rising memory procurement costs. As pointed out by VideoCardz, the memory market is being squeezed by the AI sector's insatiable demand for HBM and …

German extreme overclocker Cens has broken the DDR5 memory frequency world record, reaching DDR5-13322 just days after the previous record was set.

Adata has introduced a 128GB DDR5 CUDIMM module, effectively doubling the maximum capacity per stick for the mainstream desktop platform. This breakthrough brings 4-rank memory, previously available only in server space, into consumer-grade hardware. Until now, the consumer DDR5 market has been limited to single- and dual-rank modules, with a …

Microsoft is rolling out a new feature in the latest Windows 11 Insider Preview build that aims to take some of the guesswork out of diagnosing system instability. The new Proactive Memory Diagnostics tool automatically detects potential memory-related issues after a crash and prompts the user to run a quick …

KLEVV's URBANE V RGB DDR5 Gaming/OC memory has won several awards since launch, including an iF Design Award. Now, this memory is available in a new colourway, offering up a Jet Black option for those seeking to build a stealthy rig. The URBANE V RGB Gaming/OC series is designed with …

In the world of PC hardware, we've seen some wild designs, and today, a new contender has entered the ring. A company called Origin Code has just launched the Vortex DDR5, which it claims is the world's first DDR5 memory module to feature an integrated, active triple-fan cooling system.

Back in 2022, a class action lawsuit was filed against Corsair, alleging that its overclocked DDR4 and DDR5 memory kits were sold to customers under false pretenses. Rather than allowing the case to go to trial, Corsair has now settled the case, paying out $5.5 million in fees. The case may not just impact Corsair though and could have far reaching consequences for many PC hardware companies. 

Graphics card manufacturer XFX has announced that a recent revision to its Radeon RX 9060 XT has led to significant improvements in thermal and power efficiency. The change that brought about these benefits was a simple swap of the GDDR6 memory supplier from SK Hynix to Samsung. XFX (via Uniko's …

In a surprising shift, SK Hynix has officially overtaken Samsung Electronics to become the world's number one memory producer by sales. The historic moment, a first since the company's founding over four decades ago, is a direct result of the explosive demand for AI and SK Hynix's winning bet on …

G.Skill memory has been used to set many world records over the years and another has just landed. The overclocker known as bl4ckdot has just set a new overclocking world record for the fastest DDR5 memory frequency, with a 24GB Trident Z5 memory module pushed all the way to 12872MT/s.

G.Skill has released some of the best memory kits of the DDR5 generation and they are showing no signs of slowing down. This week, G.Skill is debuting its new high-performance 64GB DDR5 modules, delivering speeds of up to 6400MT/s and up to 256GB capacity. There are two new G.Skill overclocked …

At Computex this week, Mat met up with TeamGroup to go over the latest innovations in DDR5 memory, M.2 SSD liquid coolers and the next generation of SSDs.

At Computex this week, Leo checks out the latest from G.Skill, who are showcasing a whole range of high-performance memory, and hosting the OC World Cup here in Taiwan. 

At Computex this week, Leo checked in with Kingston to get a look at all of the new SSDs and memory modules hitting the market. One of the biggest surprises for us was the unveiling of the new Kingston Fury CAMM2 module, bringing memory to desktop PCs in a whole new format.