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I didn't expect a DDR4 PC to be the smarter choice in 2026 — but here we are

Market forces have conspired to make DDR4 great again ...
TweakTown

DDR4 memory prices are now higher than DDR5, so maybe it's time to upgrade

TL;DR: DDR4 memory prices are rising due to supply constraints as manufacturers shift focus to DDR5 and HBM for AI applications, causing DDR4 demand to outpace supply. This trend makes upgrading to ...
PCMag Australia

DDR4 Prices Jump 10% in One Week. Some Buyers Are Even Looking at DDR3

TrendForce notes a 12% increase in some 8GB DDR4 memory kits and an 8% rise in the cost of 16GB kits over the past week.
TweakTown

DDR4 and GDDR6 memory prices to increase by up to 43% in the coming months

TL;DR: DDR4 and GDDR6 memory prices are set to surge by up to 43% in Q3 2025 due to end-of-life status, supply shortages, and shifting production to DDR5 and GDDR7 technologies. This trend impacts PC ...
Digi Times

Memory market soars as Samsung's DDR4 phase-out sparks supply squeeze and price surge

The memory market is seeing a sharp surge, fueled by rising contract prices since the second quarter and Samsung Electronics' move to phase out DDR4 modules, as revealed in communications with ...
EDN

DDR4 memory streamlines rugged system design

Teledyne’s 16-Gbyte DDR4 memory module, designated TDD416Y12NEPBM01, is screened and qualified as an Enhanced Product (EP) for high-reliability aerospace and defense systems. The solder-down device is ...