Memory prices climb 500% in 12 months, up to 10x the lowest ever tracked prices — 128GB of DDR5 now $3,399

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We're officially in dire straits. There's almost no way, if you're reading this site, that you aren't aware that memory prices have become entirely divorced from reality. Some are calling it the RAMpocalypse; I prefer "RAMageddon." Whatever you want to call it, though, the reality for PC builders right now is just grim. To put this in perspective, just take a look at our RAM price tracking post:

Memory Kit	Best U.S. Price	Lowest-Ever U.S. Price
DDR5-5200 16GB	$239	$52
DDR5-5600 16GB	$214	$199
DDR5-5600 32GB	$394	$72
DDR5-6000 16GB	$239	$197
DDR5-6000 32GB	$392	$72
DDR5-6000 48GB	$689	$144
DDR5-6000 64GB	$849	$159
DDR5-6000 96GB	$1,799	$189
DDR5-6400 128GB	$3,399	$329
DDR5-6600 32GB	$637	$158