32GB of DDR5 6000 RAM now costs $450
32GB of DDR5 6000 RAM now costs $450, as supply for consumer DIMMs remains constrained.
RAM prices have skyrocketed due to the AI-induced PC component shortage, with DDR5 6000 RAM now costing $450, up from $400 just last month. As the benchmark for both performance and pricing, tracking the $450 price of this particular RAM spec has become a strong indicator of the industry's overall health. While cheaper options like the 32GB DDR5 4800 kit are available at $399, the search for good, speedy RAM has become increasingly difficult.
The shortage has also led to a 20% drop in PC shipments in Q3 2026, with top vendors shipping 11.6 million fewer units than the same period last year. Despite combo deals offering some relief, with savings of up to $358 when purchasing RAM alongside other components, pre-builts remain a more affordable option as the memory shortage persists.
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