More RAM price-hike misery? Framework warns of ‘volatility and cost increases through the rest of 2026’ just as some GPUs suddenly get more expensive

Laptop maker Framework cautions against getting carried away with a ‘temporary reprieve’ in RAM and SSD price hikes.

Yes, RAM prices are finally starting to fall — but here’s why you should still hold off from buying

The memory crisis is slowly easing up, as prices for RAM kits are falling, but it’s still not yet time to push for new purchases.

‘DDR5 retail prices pullback amid market correction’: TrendForce report sparks hope that we might be turning a corner in the RAM crisis

Report even hints at ‘DDR5 16GB module prices potentially normalizing by end-2026’ — but I really wouldn’t get carried away with that idea.

‘Unlimited GPU upgrade glitch unlocked’: Redditor gifted a dead Nvidia RTX 5070 reportedly has it replaced by an RTX 5070 Ti

It’s not all doom and gloom in the GPU world: Nvidia RTX 5070 dies and PNY replaces it with an RTX 5070 Ti.

Bad news, photographers: Sony has halted production of SD and CFexpress memory cards

In a fresh blow dealt by the memory crisis, Sony has pulled the plug on its SD and CFexpress card production for the foreseeable future.

SSD fakes are getting more sophisticated — here’s how to avoid falling victim to the scammers

You may not realize the expensive SSD you’ve bought is a fake — so make sure you check your purchases carefully.

Gamer reportedly buys Nvidia RTX 5060 Ti GPU for $80 from Walmart — so you might want to check the clearance aisle

Someone snagged an RTX 5060 Ti for $80, as Walmart’s clearance aisle again proves the perfect antidote to GPU price hikes.

Gigabyte Radeon RX 9070 XT Gaming OC Ice 16GB review: excellent performance from a standout graphics card

The Gigabyte Radeon RX 9070 XT Gaming OC Ice 16GB offers excellent performance, a clean white aesthetic, capable cooling and a factory overclock — making it a very likeable GPU.

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Handheld gaming PCs are in big trouble — and it’s not a surprise to see what’s responsible

The memory crisis is still a major issue with PC hardware, and handheld gaming devices may be in serious danger if the AI boom continues apace.