Tag Archives: Memory

Exceleram says the ongoing RAM shortage is far from over, with the company warning that supply constraints, rising DRAM prices and unreliable chip availability are continuing to disrupt the market well into 2026.

G.SKILL has introduced a new Trident Z5 Royal NeoX DDR5 series, built for AMD systems and offering EXPO Ultra Low Latency profiles with specifications ranging from DDR5‑6000 CL36 down to DDR5‑6000 CL26.

G.SKILL has introduced a new Flare X5X DDR5 memory series, launching initially with a DDR5‑6000 CL36 32GB (2x16GB) kit designed for AMD systems. The Flare X5X line adds support for AMD’s new EXPO Ultra Low Latency (ULL) profile, which uses additional sub‑timing adjustments to improve latency at the same memory speed.

MSI has detailed the new performance optimisations within its Click BIOS X platform, focusing on AMD EXPO Ultra Low Latency (EXPO ULL) support and its built-in High-Efficiency Mode. These two features target reduced RAM latency to improve frame rates in gaming without requiring manual sub-timing adjustments, but while one requires …

A new lawsuit has been filed against the world’s three largest DRAM suppliers, alleging that the companies engaged in price‑fixing practices that contributed to the sharp rise in global memory prices over the past year. The complaint targets Samsung, SK Hynix and Micron, which collectively control the vast majority of …

G.Skill has announced its new Trident Z5 NeoX RGB DDR5 memory series at Computex 2026, introducing support for AMD's newly released Ultra Low Latency EXPO profiles. The new kits feature specifications ranging from DDR5-6000 CL36 down to DDR5-6000 CL26. The memory kits leverage the newly updated AMD EXPO ULL technology. …

Cooler Master and G.Skill team up for new MasterDimm DDR5 memory with active cooling.

G.Skill is one of the first names to come to mind when we think of extreme-speed memory. Ahead of Computex next week, G.Skill just announced one of its highest-speed DDR5 kits yet, operating at an impressive 9200MHz.

Corsair has announced Shugo DDR5, a limited‑edition memory line that pairs high‑end DDR5 performance with Japanese‑inspired art designs created in collaboration with community artists. The series launches with two themes, Onyx Blade and Sakura Noa, each produced in limited quantities for collectors and showcase‑PC builders.

GeIL has introduced what it claims is the first DDR5 memory to run at 8000MT/s entirely through JEDEC SPD, enabling true plug‑and‑play operation without XMP profiles or BIOS tuning.

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 …