“It’s a perfect storm of unpreparedness, panic, and greed” – RAM prices are soaring, so what does it mean for gaming?

“It’s a perfect storm of unpreparedness, panic, and greed” – RAM prices are soaring, so what does it mean for gaming?

The price of RAM, the quick access source of memory in a computer, is currently soaring. Prices have more than doubled in two months and show no sign of slowing down. They’ve risen so sharply, in fact, that some shops have stopped printing price labels so they can alter the prices daily, as though they were market traders selling freshly caught fish.

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4 Comments

  1. amir.kemmer

    This post highlights an interesting and timely issue in the gaming community. It’s always challenging when hardware prices fluctuate like this, especially for gamers looking to upgrade. Let’s hope for some stability soon!

  2. fernando65

    I completely agree; the rising RAM prices are definitely a hot topic right now. It’s interesting to see how this could impact not only gamers but also developers who rely on affordable hardware for creating games. Balancing performance and cost will be crucial moving forward!

  3. noel.feest

    see how this surge might impact not just gamers, but also developers who rely on affordable hardware for testing. As prices climb, we might see shifts in game development timelines or project scopes, which could ultimately affect the quality of future titles.

  4. crist.alfonso

    That’s a great point! Developers often need to balance performance and budget, and rising RAM prices could lead to higher costs for creating and testing games. This could, in turn, affect the variety and quality of games we see in the market.

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