A single 128 GB DDR5 memory module is selling for a price higher than the GeForce RTX 5070 Ti and we are seeing
V-Color 128 GB Server-Grade DDR5 Modules Sell for Nearly $875 Per Module; Retailers are Slapping New Price Tags Frequently on Memory Kits
32 GB DDR5 RAM kits used to sell for $100-$150 pre-RAM shortage era, but the prices have almost increased by 4-5X since then. While in many regions, DDR5 memory prices have stabilized, there are places where the prices keep climbing almost daily. We are now seeing retailers slapping newer price tags every week or so on the DDR5 RAM kits, which have almost quadrupled in price.
Take an example of this retailer, which has probably slapped 4-5 new price tags, and now the 32 GB 6000 MT/s TeamGroup DDR5 memory kit costs $459. But in some places, the hikes are even crazier. In China, the Gloway 32 GB DDR5 6000 MT/s kit was listed on a retailer for 3,359 Yuan or US$483. According to @realVictor_M, the memory modules using CXMT chips have witnessed a price hike of over 6X.
If that's not crazy enough, then you need to take a look at this screenshot from a retailer in Japan. We aren't sure if it's Amazon, but the price is high enough to make anyone cry. Even though it's a server-grade memory kit, the price is just too much if you calculate how much one is paying for every 32 GB RAM capacity. The kit itself costs over 2 Million Yen, which is over US$14,000. That brings the cost of each 128 GB module to around US$3500. So, you are paying nearly $875 for every 32 GB memory capacity.
It's nearly twice the price you would pay for a 32 GB DDR5 memory kit for the consumer platform. That said, not every store has insane prices. On Amazon US, you can still get a 32 GB DDR5-6400 memory kit for as low as $359, but most 32 GB kits are way over $400. Most mid-range PC builds now boast 32 GB memory capacity, while high-end often tends to settle in the 48 GB - 128 GB range.
Given that a 32 GB DDR5 memory costs nearly $400, and a good NVMe SSD with 1 TB capacity costs nearly $250-$300, you are paying $700 for these components alone if you are planning to build a budget/mid-range gaming build. Now add inflated GPU prices and the cost of other components, and it's easily way past $2,500 for a simple mid-range gaming build, which used to be possible for less than $1500 last year.
About the author: Sarfraz Khan is a hardware reporter with a focus on PC components and the builder community. With years of experience writing about PC hardware and laptops, his work has been featured on several reputable technology publications. Sarfraz's hands-on experience is demonstrated through his first-person accounts of using and comparing different hardware configurations, providing practical and relatable insights for everyday users. His technical analysis is respected by peers in the enthusiast community and has been cited by specialized hardware sites such as Germany's Igor's Lab.
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