The AI gold rush has sent demand—and prices—for computer memory shooting skyward. Here’s how to size your PC’s RAM the smart way for real-world use, whether you're scoping out a new system or just ...

Key solutions include using DDR4 memory which costs significantly less than DDR5, exploring no-name brands, and repurposing old office PCs with valuable existing memory.

The company's CEO said that it will have to bring prices up because of the RAM crunch, even though a few months ago another executive said the company has enough for 2026.

DDR5 memory and SSD prices continue to soar, but I have some ideas for how to save if you're upgrading, building, or buying a new computer in 2026.

If you're running an old laptop, you don't have to break the bank on a new machine. There's an easy and affordable way to upgrade your existing hardware.

This $4,450 config is equipped with an AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D CPU, GeForce RTX 5090 graphics card, 32GB of DDR5-6400MHz RAM, and ...

Matt Elliott is a senior editor at CNET with a focus on laptops and streaming services. Matt has more than 20 years of experience testing and reviewing laptops. He has worked for CNET in New York and ...

2026 has already seen surges in the cost of RAM and GPUs. Unfortunately, this also affects the price of gaming PCs. Obviously this isn't an ideal time to be buying a new PC, but fortunately, there are ...

If you've been on the hunt for a new laptop, you may have experienced sticker shock. Over the last couple of months, I've seen prices for PC main system memory—formally known as random-access memory, ...

Even as newer models hit the market, these previous-model laptops deliver reliable performance and exceptional value - and some of them are on sale for Presidents' Day.