Due to memory shortage, ready-made PCs are starting to be sold without RAM

This way, the user can save money and install their old set of memory modules. Allowing customers to install their own RAM avoids the problem of supply, but also shifts the bulk of the responsibility for assembly to the buyer, Videocardz notes .

For example, a user may try a memory kit that is not compatible with the motherboard, which can cause boot issues, instability, or random program crashes. There are also additional settings in the BIOS that can also be a problem for users who are looking to buy a ready-made PC and don’t want to go through the hassle of configuring it.

Recall that the global RAM market is experiencing an unprecedented crisis caused by the explosive demand for chips for artificial intelligence. DRAM prices have increased by 171,8% over the year and have even exceeded the growth rate of the value of gold. A 64 GB DDR5 memory kit already costs over $500 — more expensive than the PlayStation 5 game console. dev.ua figured out what the DRAM shortage threatens ordinary users, who is to blame for this and how long the crisis will last.

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