32GB of DDR5 now costs $375 – AI shortage continues to squeeze PC building

DDR5 RAM prices have surged dramatically due to AI manufacturing demands, with 32GB kits now costing a minimum of $375—nearly four times their previous price of under $100. This pricing crisis is significantly impacting PC builders, with manufacturers like SK hynix warning that supply constraints will persist through 2030, offering little hope for price relief in the near future. AMD and Intel are attempting to mitigate costs by offering older-generation CPUs and DDR4 alternatives as budget options.