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Gamers Are Calling for a “RAM Boycott” to Force Prices Down, But Here’s the Hard Truth: It Won’t Work

A close-up of G.SKILL Trident Z5 RAM installed on a gaming motherboard labeled 'PCIe 5'.

Many people claim that a ‘RAM boycott’ would eventually ease prices and help PC gamers combat the situation, but here’s why they are wrong. While many of our regular readers are aware of the primary reasons behind consumer RAM prices ‘going nuts’, gamers out there are still uncertain about the situation, mainly since the increase in retail prices of DDR5 and DDR4 memory modules drives their sentiments. However, it’s essential to understand the intricacies of the supply chain, as this will help navigate the ongoing shortages. There’s an extensive Reddit post around a user calling out for a “RAM boycott”, […]

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