Computer Memory
RAM prices jumped hard in 2026 as AI data centers and PC builders compete for the same DRAM supply. A 32GB DDR5 kit that cost around $100 in mid-2025 now runs several times that, while DDR4 has held closer to its old price as older inventory clears. The lists below track current retailer prices for both standards, sorted cheapest first, so you can see what a given amount of RAM actually costs today.
For the reasons behind the spike and where prices go next, see the RAM price forecast. For a live chart updated daily, see why RAM is expensive right now.
View best price per GB →Frequently asked questions
What determines RAM prices?
Mostly how much DRAM wafer capacity is available versus demand from PC builders, server makers, and AI hardware. That balance shifted sharply in 2026: see the RAM price forecast for the specifics, or the live tracker for what's happening today.