Considering a PC upgrade, but unsure about how much RAM to buy? Here's how I make that decision in the current climate.

Way to go, AI: You've gone and made PC memory absurdly expensive, and you're still in the teething stage. This ongoing RAM shortage, driven by unprecedented investment in AI data center equipment, has ...

DDR5 memory and SSD prices continue to soar, but I have some ideas for how to save if you're upgrading, building, or buying a new computer in 2026. I have been interested in science and technology for ...

Is increasing VRAM finally worth it? I ran the numbers on my Windows 11 PC ...

Memory shortages thanks to the AI boom are causing prices to balloon for consumers. Credit: Nestea06 via iStock / Getty Images Plus It seems certain at this point that laptop and smartphone prices are ...

Your old laptop with 4GB of RAM can still run Ubuntu, but prepare for a painfully slow experience ...

Rising memory prices could force smartphone makers to scale back on RAM, making 16GB RAM phones harder to find in the near future. As RAM suppliers shift production toward AI-focused memory, even ...

If your PC isn’t performing as expected despite a powerful CPU and fast graphics card, the RAM might be the culprit. Modern ...

Computers are technological miracles comprised of numerous components working in harmony to render countless calculations and programs on a screen. However, that harmony balances on a razor-thin wire.

The AI hardware boom is sending memory prices sky-high, so knowing exactly how much you need is more critical than ever. I've worked out the most realistic RAM goals for every type of PC. I’ve been a ...