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.

The AI gold rush has sent demand—and prices—for computer memory shooting skyward. Here’s how to size your PC’s RAM the smart way for real-world use, whether you're scoping out a new system or just ...

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 ...

Paradox Customs has introduced a rather radical option to its prebuilt PC configurator: the ability to order a system with no RAM installed. The boutique builder says the move is a direct answer to ...

Price hikes related to the memory shortage aren’t just coming for PC gamers; smartphones, laptops, and storage drives could soon get increases, too. is a news writer who covers the streaming wars, ...

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Budget-friendly smartphones and memory-hungry AI PCs might have higher price tags next year. Budget-friendly smartphones and memory-hungry AI PCs might have higher price tags next year. is a news ...

If you've ever been computer shopping, you'll undoubtedly have heard the term RAM thrown around willy-nilly. You might know a few things about RAM, such as that it's one of the most important parts in ...

A RAM slot, also known as a RAM socket, is a long, slim slot on the motherboard of a PC. This allows a RAM module of varying speeds and capacities to be accommodated. Most motherboards have either two ...

While gaming SSDs have been getting steadily more extortionate as the months go on, I've been blathering on about the best external hard drives and internal HDDs as a cheaper alternative to grab more ...