Now, as the year winds down, we’re facing price spikes for memory and storage that are unlike anything I’ve seen in two ...

Prices for DDR5 RAM have more than doubled since November 2025, to the point that for the cost of 64GB, you could buy a ...

The main processor (CPU, “Central Processing Unit”), the main memory (RAM, “Random-Access Memory”), and the dedicated graphics card with its graphics processor (GPU, “Graphics Processing Unit”) are ...

So how do you know when it's time to propose a RAM memory upgrade to your customers? Here's a simple rule of thumb: Any PC that has less than 512 MB of installed RAM can benefit from adding more. My ...

For now, I'll focus on smaller quality-of-life upgrades to my overall desk setup, like cable management and other new bits and bobs without breaking the bank. I need to protect the savings for my ...

Why this is important: For years, Crucial wasn’t just another PC parts brand. It was the safe, no-drama choice for upgrading laptops, desktops, and gaming rigs. If you ever used its compatibility ...

Without beating around the bush, PC gaming is expensive these days. Or, at the very least, it certainly feels like it is. With the prices of the best graphics cards still way too high, it might feel ...

Memory used to be the easy part of a PC or phone upgrade, the line item you barely noticed on the receipt. That era is over.

RAM prices are moving higher again, with both DDR4 and DDR5 seeing upward pressure as supply tightens and suppliers push ...

Upgrading a pre-built PC sounds like a practical way to extend a computer's lifespan and enhance its performance. At first glance, it seems like it would be an easier undertaking than building a PC ...

What if we move to 16GB of RAM, which has long been considered the sweet spot? Things are going to work much better. In fact, with 16GB of RAM, most of the problems with 8GB go away, except for one -- ...

Micron’s decision to exit the consumer market means Crucial RAM will stop being sold, tightening supply and driving prices higher for PC components.