Overview
- Fresh pricing snapshots show DDR5 kits have climbed steeply since summer, with some configurations roughly quadruple their August 2025 cost.
- Multiple SSD models have nearly doubled in price since mid‑2025, extending the pressure beyond system memory.
- Newegg motherboard-plus-RAM combos currently cut effective DDR5 costs to about $150 for 32GB, but availability is limited and many bundles must be returned in full.
- DDR5 has been hit harder than DDR4, yet many newer CPUs do not support DDR4, narrowing options for budget-focused upgrades.
- There is no clear timeline for relief, and prices for prebuilt PCs and laptops are expected to rise in 2026.