The AI hardware boom is sending memory prices sky-high, so knowing exactly how much you need is more critical than ever. I've ...

Put simply, your gaming PC needs memory to run your games. How much it needs depends on the game and whether you want to play your games with other programs, like browsers or music apps, running at ...

Global PC shipments are expected to decline 5% year over year in 2026 to 262 million units, according to Counterpoint ...

Your computer relies on RAM for both program operation and proper booting. Memory-hungry programs such as video editing or high-performance games require more RAM than word processing or web surfing.

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, ...

Global shipments of desktops, notebooks and workstations are expected to decline significantly in 2026 as rising component ...

PCWorld reports that rising DDR5 memory prices may force mid-range laptops to drop from 16GB to 8GB RAM by spring 2026. TrendForce analysis suggests high-end laptops will standardize at 16GB instead ...

PCWorld reports that global PC sales surged 9.6% in Q4 2025, reaching 76.4 million units as consumers rushed to buy before anticipated memory shortages. Lenovo dominated the market with 70.8 million ...

If you’re wondering if 8GB RAM is enough memory for PC gaming, we’ve taken a look at what the optimal amount of memory is right here. It’s no secret that modern games are growing to be so big that PC ...

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 ...

As I previously mentioned in an early-January post, late last summer I built up three systems for donation to a local charity for subsequent “back to school” donation to their clients (followed by ...