with ddr5 ram prices reaching $400 and high-end gpus soaring to $3,700, the pc market is in decline. this memory crisis could drag down cpus, gpus, and the entire pc ecosystem.
ddr5 ram prices in germany have increased more than fourfold since july 2025, while ddr3 and ddr4 have also not escaped the price surge due to dram shortages and ai demand.
ddr5 ram doubles as dram shortage lasts until 2027–2028. gpus, ssds, and pre-built pcs are also set to increase in price. the pc market is getting worse — this may be your last