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 ...

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A.I. companies are buying up memory chips, causing the prices of those components — which are also used in laptops and smartphones — to soar.

RAM, short for random access memory, is an essential PC component that directly impacts the performance and speed of a PC. It ...

Upgrading your computer's RAM (Random Access Memory) is one of the simplest and most cost-effective ways to enhance performance. Whether your PC is slowing down during multitasking, taking forever to ...

The world's largest PC maker tells us why the next PC you buy may be more premium or less powerful than ever. Reading time 5 minutes Despite the hit of President Donald Trump’s boneheaded tariff ...

The RAMpocalypse is set to go on for years.

Custom PC builder Maingear's BYO RAM program is the first in what we expect will be a variety of ways PC manufacturers cope with the memory shortage. I've been reviewing hardware and software, ...

Identifying indicators early can prevent headaches and help you address the root issue.

If your PC restarts unprompted, freezes, or programs crash, you could have a RAM problem on your hands. To find out whether RAM really is the problem, you can use your PC’s memory diagnostics tool to ...

The error message guides you to reseat the RAM sticks. This fix is helpful if the RAM sticks are not making proper contact with the RAM slots or are dirty. For this ...