DDR5 Will Stay Expensive While DDR4 Reverts After DDR6, Researcher Predicts
davidmanheim · x · 2026-08-19
Researcher David Manheim predicts prices for the best non-consumer RAM will rise, but the impact will fade as the market bifurcates: DDR5 will likely stay expensive, while DDR4 should revert to roughly normal prices once DDR6 changes the landscape next year.
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