Memory crisis is getting so bad that even retro RAM prices are going to the Moon

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Author: speckx

Date: 6/22/2026

Article Summary:
The global memory crisis leads to a shortage of mainstream memory types, causing buyers to turn to "legacy" products such as DDR2 and DDR3, driving up prices and prompting hardware makers to redesign products to use older components.