The RAM crisis is resurrecting DDR4 memory and motherboard production as hardware cycle reverses

Several manufacturers at Computex 2026 informed Tom's Hardware that they are preparing to increase production of DDR4 memory ...

RAM Is Reportedly Back In Production — But It Still Won't Be Enough

More RAM is coming, but the shortage isn't going away. Even with new production ramping up, the supply problems plaguing PC builders could stretch for years.
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DDR4 and GDDR6 memory prices to increase by up to 43% in the coming months

When it comes to DDR4 and mobile LPDDR4X memory, the reason for the sharp increase in pricing is that these products are nearing the end of their life cycle (EOL) as companies transition to ...
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Is DDR4 RAM Still Worth Buying In 2026?

Thanks to the ongoing AI-related chip shortage, pricing for computer parts like RAM and graphics cards has risen exponentially, with the price of DDR5 RAM estimated to rise further, up to 63% ...
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Production of DDR4 memory and motherboards is restarting amid unprecedented memory shortages

The PC industry is bracing for a slip back to DDR4 memory among enthusiasts. Tom’s Hardware has learned at Computex 2026 that both motherboard brands and many module houses — the companies that ...
Digital Trends

DDR5 vs. DDR4 RAM: Is DDR5 worth it?

The two main types of RAM for modern computers are DDR4, and DDR5. Together they span a number of processor and motherboard generations across desktop PCs and laptops, and though DDR4 RAM might be the ...
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DDR4 vs. DDR5 RAM: What’s the Difference?

Most computer standards change quickly, with manufacturers adopting new ports, cables, and form factors as soon as they release. Random-access memory (RAM), meanwhile, hasn’t changed all that much in ...