Trying to dodge the 2026 tech price hikes? Here’s the gear I’d buy sooner rather than later, plus practical tips for finding the best deals
We’ve all seen the news – massive data center-driven demand (mostly for AI) has sent prices for RAM and other microchips skyrocketing. That’s not hyperbole either – DDR5 is about 4x as expensive as it was in mid-2025, while many SSDs have doubled in price. Some memory brands, such as Crucial, have exited the consumer…
