Meta magically merges DDR4 memory into a DDR5 server, thanks to the power of a custom CXL chip

Alas, this solution won't work for gaming PCs. Not yet, at least.

Meta is taking on the RAM crisis in a way you wouldn't expect

Meta is doing some mixing and matching in an attempt to try and skirt by the rising costs of memory, which continues to ...
NPR

There's a shortage of RAM (computer memory). How is this affecting the industry?

There's a RAM shortage at the moment. RAM, as in random access memory. The memory computer keeps immediately at hand, so it can perform tasks quickly. How can that be? Well, as with so much these days ...
Fast Company

Why is there a RAM shortage? AI demand and the mad scramble for memory chips could hit where it hurts

The stock prices of RAM and NAND manufacturers surged yesterday, with Micron Technology (Nasdaq: MU) up 10%, Sandisk Corporation (Nasdaq: SNDK) up 27%, Western Digital Corporation (Nasdaq: WDC) up 16% ...
HotHardware

Backyard Scientist Is Making RAM at Home in a Memory Shed Fab

One key component of memory manufacturing is the cleanroom required to assemble the memory chips, but what if you had a factory-grade cleanroom in your own backyard? YouTuber Dr Semiconductor does, ...
SlashGear

Why RAM Prices Are Out Of Control In The US

The consumer electronics industry is an odd spot right now. Not too long ago, the rising cost of GPUs — especially during the cryptomining boom – was the talk of the town. Now, it's the RAM situation ...
Ars Technica

RAM and SSD prices are still climbing—here’s our best advice for PC builders

The first few months of 2025 were full of graphics card reviews where we generally came away impressed with performance and completely at a loss on availability and pricing. The testing in these ...