RAM prices soar 500% in a year, 128GB DDR5 now $3,399

Memory prices climb 500% in 12 months, up to 10x the lowest ever tracked prices

Memory prices have skyrocketed, with 128GB DDR5 kits now costing $3,399—ten times their lowest-ever tracked price. Even mainstream 32GB DDR5-6000 kits have jumped from $72 to $392 in just 12 months. The surge, driven by AI demand, has left PC builders facing unprecedented costs, as detailed in Tom's Hardware's price tracking and PCPartPicker data.