Memory used to be the easy part of a PC or phone upgrade, the line item you barely noticed on the receipt. That era is over.

Now, as the year winds down, we’re facing price spikes for memory and storage that are unlike anything I’ve seen in two ...

The main processor (CPU, “Central Processing Unit”), the main memory (RAM, “Random-Access Memory”), and the dedicated graphics card with its graphics processor (GPU, “Graphics Processing Unit”) are ...

Question: How can I tell if my laptop needs more RAM? Answer: Random Access Memory (RAM) is often called the "best bang for the buck" upgrade for most laptop or desktop computers. It can provide an ...

On the same day our staff imagined this as a possible trend for 2026, Maingear comes right out and proves that we’re not crazy. But also, this is crazy.

RAM is your PC's short-term memory, so it's incredibly important. If your laptop supports RAM upgrades, swapping out the existing sticks for something faster can be a straightforward way to see some ...

Micron suggests that the ongoing RAM shortage could extend well into 2026 and even beyond as demand continues to eat up the ...

What’s happened? If you thought the news around RAM and SSD prices surging couldn’t get any worse, well, do we have some worse news for you. Micron has officially announced that it will exit the ...

Upgrading a pre-built PC sounds like a practical way to extend a computer's lifespan and enhance its performance. At first glance, it seems like it would be an easier undertaking than building a PC ...

Motherboards have different slots for RAM installation. If your motherboard has 4 RAM slots and you are installing 2 RAM sticks, you cannot install them in any RAM slot. We suggest you refer to the ...