DDR5 RAM Can Now Cost More Than a PlayStation 5

It keeps rising: The pricing for PC RAM has gotten so ridiculous that a pack of 64GB DDR5 memory can now easily exceed $500, more than a Sony PlayStation 5. 

PC builders have noticed prices reaching new levels in recent days when demand for AI data centers continues to eat into memory supplies. 

Compared to earlier this year, the price hikes can range from 120% to 200%, especially for the newer DDR5 RAM. For example, the average price for a pair of 32GB DDR5 sticks (for a total of…