Memory crisis reaches customers: First gaming PCs are sold without DDR5 RAM (www.igorslab.de)

In a significant shift reflecting ongoing supply chain challenges, Paradox Customs has begun offering gaming PCs without pre-installed DDR5 RAM due to a marked shortage and rising prices in the DDR5 market. This scarcity is largely driven by surging demand from the AI sector, which requires substantial memory for data centers and specialized hardware. Additionally, some memory manufacturers are focusing their production on more profitable products like HBM memory, further constraining the availability of DDR5 for traditional PCs. This decision by Paradox Customs highlights the economic pressures faced by system builders, as they struggle with high RAM costs and unstable pricing. The move allows customers flexibility by permitting those who already own DDR5 modules to bypass the inflated prices, while simultaneously reflecting a cautious consumer sentiment as many potential buyers delay new purchases in hopes of better market conditions. Experts predict that the memory crisis may persist until late 2026, with price stabilization potentially not occurring until 2027, underscoring the severity of the situation for both system integrators and end users in the gaming and computing markets.