Cryptocurrency mining has significantly influenced RAM and storage prices over the years. Understanding this relationship helps you make smarter memory purchasing decisions.
The memory market 2026 shows dramatic price shifts driven by supply chain consolidation and geopolitical factors. DDR5 adoption accelerates while storage costs hit historic lows.
DDR5 memory prices remain high in 2026 at ~$10.62/GB, but market trends suggest significant drops are coming. Here's when to expect DDR5 to become affordable.