{"id":657,"date":"2026-09-06T19:06:31","date_gmt":"2026-09-06T11:06:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/fixitcomputer.com.my\/?p=657"},"modified":"2026-09-06T22:03:32","modified_gmt":"2026-09-06T14:03:32","slug":"ram-ssd-price-hike-malaysia-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/fixitcomputer.com.my\/ms\/ram-ssd-price-hike-malaysia-2026\/","title":{"rendered":"Mengapa Harga RAM dan SSD Melonjak Naik di Malaysia"},"content":{"rendered":"<style>.kb-row-layout-id657_80a65f-e0 > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id657_80a65f-e0 > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id657_80a65f-e0 > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);max-width:600px;margin-left:auto;margin-right:auto;padding-top:150px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:150px;padding-left:0px;grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 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mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading657_ce009b-6e img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading657_ce009b-6e[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading657_ce009b-6e\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading657_ce009b-6e, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading657_ce009b-6e[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading657_ce009b-6e\"]{font-size:32px;line-height:36px;}}<\/style>\n<h1 class=\"kt-adv-heading657_ce009b-6e wp-block-kadence-advancedheading has-theme-palette-3-color has-text-color\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading657_ce009b-6e\">RAM and SSD Price Hike in Malaysia: What It Means for You <\/h1>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading657_d4c290-30, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading657_d4c290-30[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading657_d4c290-30\"]{margin-bottom:40px;text-align:center;font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading657_d4c290-30 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading657_d4c290-30[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading657_d4c290-30\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading657_d4c290-30 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading657_d4c290-30[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading657_d4c290-30\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading657_d4c290-30 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading has-theme-palette-4-color has-text-color\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading657_d4c290-30\">And What It Means for You<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-id657_e9f15f-31 > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id657_e9f15f-31 > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id657_e9f15f-31 > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);max-width:var( --global-content-width, 1290px );padding-left:var(--global-content-edge-padding);padding-right:var(--global-content-edge-padding);padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxl, 5rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-lg, 3rem);grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}.kb-row-layout-id657_e9f15f-31 > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.80;}.kb-row-layout-id657_e9f15f-31 ,.kb-row-layout-id657_e9f15f-31 h1,.kb-row-layout-id657_e9f15f-31 h2,.kb-row-layout-id657_e9f15f-31 h3,.kb-row-layout-id657_e9f15f-31 h4,.kb-row-layout-id657_e9f15f-31 h5,.kb-row-layout-id657_e9f15f-31 h6{color:var(--global-palette3, 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mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading657_2e033c-2b img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading657_2e033c-2b[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading657_2e033c-2b\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading657_2e033c-2b, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading657_2e033c-2b[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading657_2e033c-2b\"]{text-align:center!important;}}<\/style>\n<h2 class=\"kt-adv-heading657_2e033c-2b wp-block-kadence-advancedheading has-theme-palette-3-color has-text-color\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading657_2e033c-2b\">Introduction<\/h2>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading657_5ec181-b9, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading657_5ec181-b9[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading657_5ec181-b9\"]{font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading657_5ec181-b9 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading657_5ec181-b9[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading657_5ec181-b9\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading657_5ec181-b9 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading657_5ec181-b9[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading657_5ec181-b9\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading657_5ec181-b9, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading657_5ec181-b9[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading657_5ec181-b9\"]{text-align:center!important;}}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading657_5ec181-b9 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading has-theme-palette-4-color has-text-color\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading657_5ec181-b9\">If you&#8217;ve recently asked a computer shop about a RAM or SSD upgrade, you may have been caught off guard by the price. 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.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading657_89b920-3e[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading657_89b920-3e\"]{text-align:center!important;}}<\/style>\n<h2 class=\"kt-adv-heading657_89b920-3e wp-block-kadence-advancedheading has-theme-palette-3-color has-text-color\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading657_89b920-3e\">Why Are RAM and SSD Prices Rising?<\/h2>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading657_9540ad-c3, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading657_9540ad-c3[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading657_9540ad-c3\"]{font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading657_9540ad-c3 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading657_9540ad-c3[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading657_9540ad-c3\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading657_9540ad-c3 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading657_9540ad-c3[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading657_9540ad-c3\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading657_9540ad-c3, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading657_9540ad-c3[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading657_9540ad-c3\"]{text-align:center!important;}}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading657_9540ad-c3 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading has-theme-palette-4-color has-text-color\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading657_9540ad-c3\">Think of the world&#8217;s supply of memory chips as a limited batch of ingredients that every bakery wants a share of. Right now, the biggest &#8220;bakeries&#8221; in the world, massive AI data centers run by major tech companies are buying up huge amounts of memory to power artificial intelligence systems. That leaves a much smaller share for everyday products like laptops, desktops, and smartphones.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">According to the National Tech Association of Malaysia (Pikom), a large portion of the world&#8217;s available memory supply is now being directed toward AI infrastructure and data centers, leaving less for everyday consumer electronics. Pikom chairman Alex Liew summed up the outlook this way:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">&#8220;Industry forecasts suggest these pricing pressures could persist into 2027.&#8221; ~ Alex Liew, Pikom chairman, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thestar.com.my\/tech\/tech-news\/2026\/03\/16\/why-ram-prices-are-surging-in-malaysia\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><em>The Star<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In short: this isn&#8217;t a Malaysia-specific issue, and it&#8217;s not something your local computer shop is doing on purpose; it&#8217;s a global supply chain situation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Industry data backs this up. Memory research firm TrendForce, cited by hardware retailer ACEMAGIC, reports:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">&#8220;Conventional DRAM contract prices are forecast to rise by 13\u201318% quarter over quarter.&#8221; ~ TrendForce data, via <a href=\"https:\/\/acemagic.com\/blogs\/tips-tricks\/why-ssd-and-ram-prices-are-rising\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">ACEMAGIC<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">And it isn&#8217;t just RAM. Storage analysis site OSCOO notes that:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">&#8220;Enterprise SSDs will face the steepest price hikes due to unrelenting AI-driven demand.&#8221; ~ <a href=\"https:\/\/www.oscoo.com\/news\/will-ssd-prices-drop-in-2026\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">OSCOO<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-id657_d5bacd-36 > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id657_d5bacd-36 > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id657_d5bacd-36 > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);max-width:var( --global-content-width, 1290px );padding-left:var(--global-content-edge-padding);padding-right:var(--global-content-edge-padding);padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 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.kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id657_b29624-85 > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id657_b29624-85 > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-md, 2rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-md, 2rem);grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}.kb-row-layout-id657_b29624-85{border-top:2px solid #215387;border-bottom:2px solid var(--global-palette2, #2B6CB0);}.kb-row-layout-id657_b29624-85 > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id657_b29624-85 > .kt-row-column-wrap{padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-lg, 3rem);grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id657_b29624-85{border-top:2px solid #215387;border-bottom:2px solid var(--global-palette2, #2B6CB0);}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id657_b29624-85 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}.kb-row-layout-id657_b29624-85{border-top:2px solid #215387;border-bottom:2px solid var(--global-palette2, #2B6CB0);}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id657_b29624-85 alignnone wp-block-kadence-rowlayout\"><div class=\"kt-row-column-wrap kt-has-1-columns kt-row-layout-equal kt-tab-layout-inherit kt-mobile-layout-row kt-row-valign-top\">\n<style>.kadence-column657_5306af-c4 > .kt-inside-inner-col{display:flex;}.kadence-column657_5306af-c4 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column657_5306af-c4 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column657_5306af-c4 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column657_5306af-c4 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}.kadence-column657_5306af-c4 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kt-row-column-wrap > .kadence-column657_5306af-c4{align-self:center;}.kt-inner-column-height-full:not(.kt-has-1-columns) > .wp-block-kadence-column.kadence-column657_5306af-c4{align-self:auto;}.kt-inner-column-height-full:not(.kt-has-1-columns) > .wp-block-kadence-column.kadence-column657_5306af-c4 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}.kadence-column657_5306af-c4 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column657_5306af-c4{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kt-row-column-wrap > .kadence-column657_5306af-c4{align-self:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kt-inner-column-height-full:not(.kt-has-1-columns) > .wp-block-kadence-column.kadence-column657_5306af-c4{align-self:auto;}}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kt-inner-column-height-full:not(.kt-has-1-columns) > .wp-block-kadence-column.kadence-column657_5306af-c4 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column657_5306af-c4 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kt-row-column-wrap > .kadence-column657_5306af-c4{align-self:center;}.kt-inner-column-height-full:not(.kt-has-1-columns) > .wp-block-kadence-column.kadence-column657_5306af-c4{align-self:auto;}.kt-inner-column-height-full:not(.kt-has-1-columns) > .wp-block-kadence-column.kadence-column657_5306af-c4 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}.kadence-column657_5306af-c4 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column657_5306af-c4\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading657_112bf6-9d, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading657_112bf6-9d[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading657_112bf6-9d\"]{margin-top:0px;margin-right:0px;margin-bottom:0px;margin-left:0px;text-align:left;font-size:36px;line-height:1.4;font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading657_112bf6-9d mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading657_112bf6-9d[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading657_112bf6-9d\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading657_112bf6-9d img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading657_112bf6-9d[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading657_112bf6-9d\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading657_112bf6-9d, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading657_112bf6-9d[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading657_112bf6-9d\"]{margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;font-size:var(--global-kb-font-size-lg, 2rem);}}<\/style>\n<h3 class=\"kt-adv-heading657_112bf6-9d wp-block-kadence-advancedheading has-theme-palette-3-color has-text-color\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading657_112bf6-9d\">How Much Have Prices Actually Gone Up?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Based on reporting from retailers around the Klang Valley, here&#8217;s a comparison of RAM upgrade prices about a year ago versus now:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:25%\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:200%\"><style>.kb-image657_3ffc28-e4 .kb-image-has-overlay:after{opacity:0.3;border-top-left-radius:8px;border-top-right-radius:8px;border-bottom-right-radius:8px;border-bottom-left-radius:8px;}.kb-image657_3ffc28-e4 img.kb-img, .kb-image657_3ffc28-e4 .kb-img img{border-top-left-radius:8px;border-top-right-radius:8px;border-bottom-right-radius:8px;border-bottom-left-radius:8px;filter:drop-shadow(0px 0px 14px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2));object-position:50% 50%;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-image kb-image657_3ffc28-e4\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-full kb-image-is-ratio-size\"><div class=\"kb-is-ratio-image kb-image-ratio-land32\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1536\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/fixitcomputer.com.my\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Ram-price-comparison-graph.png\" alt=\"ram price graph 2025 2026\" class=\"kb-img wp-image-665\" srcset=\"https:\/\/fixitcomputer.com.my\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Ram-price-comparison-graph.png 1536w, https:\/\/fixitcomputer.com.my\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Ram-price-comparison-graph-300x200.png 300w, https:\/\/fixitcomputer.com.my\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Ram-price-comparison-graph-1024x683.png 1024w, https:\/\/fixitcomputer.com.my\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Ram-price-comparison-graph-768x512.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1536px) 100vw, 1536px\" \/><\/div><figcaption><em>Figures are illustrative estimates based on industry-reported pricing trends (Pikom\/The Star, TrendForce, OSCOO &#8211; see References below), not an exact retailer price list. Actual prices vary by brand, model, retailer, and stock availability at time of purchase.<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:25%\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-id657_74393f-a8 > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id657_74393f-a8 > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id657_74393f-a8 > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-md, 2rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}.kb-row-layout-id657_74393f-a8 > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id657_74393f-a8 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id657_74393f-a8 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id657_74393f-a8 alignnone wp-block-kadence-rowlayout\"><div class=\"kt-row-column-wrap kt-has-1-columns kt-row-layout-equal kt-tab-layout-inherit kt-mobile-layout-row kt-row-valign-top\">\n<style>.kadence-column657_771c24-14 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column657_771c24-14 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column657_771c24-14 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column657_771c24-14 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column657_771c24-14 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column657_771c24-14 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column657_771c24-14{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column657_771c24-14 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column657_771c24-14 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column657_771c24-14 kvs-md-false kvs-sm-false\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Storage has been affected as well. SSDs and hard drives have become harder to find, with some shops running low on regular consumer models and left mainly with pricier &#8220;surveillance-grade&#8221; drives instead.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-wrap.wp-block-kadence-rowlayout.kb-row-layout-id657_f4e455-f8{margin-bottom:0px;}.kb-row-layout-id657_f4e455-f8 > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id657_f4e455-f8 > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id657_f4e455-f8 > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);max-width:var( --global-content-width, 1290px );padding-left:var(--global-content-edge-padding);padding-right:var(--global-content-edge-padding);grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}.kb-row-layout-id657_f4e455-f8 > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id657_f4e455-f8 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id657_f4e455-f8 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id657_f4e455-f8 alignfull has-theme-palette9-background-color kt-row-has-bg wp-block-kadence-rowlayout\"><div class=\"kt-row-column-wrap kt-has-1-columns kt-row-layout-equal kt-tab-layout-inherit kt-mobile-layout-row kt-row-valign-top kb-theme-content-width\">\n<style>.kadence-column657_ba7ce6-da > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column657_ba7ce6-da > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column657_ba7ce6-da > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column657_ba7ce6-da > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column657_ba7ce6-da > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column657_ba7ce6-da > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column657_ba7ce6-da{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column657_ba7ce6-da > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column657_ba7ce6-da > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column657_ba7ce6-da\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading657_ad43b2-5d, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading657_ad43b2-5d[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading657_ad43b2-5d\"]{margin-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-lg, 3rem);margin-bottom:0px;text-align:left;font-size:var(--global-kb-font-size-xl, 3rem);line-height:1.2;font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading657_ad43b2-5d mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading657_ad43b2-5d[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading657_ad43b2-5d\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading657_ad43b2-5d img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading657_ad43b2-5d[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading657_ad43b2-5d\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<h2 class=\"kt-adv-heading657_ad43b2-5d wp-block-kadence-advancedheading has-theme-palette-3-color has-text-color\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading657_ad43b2-5d\">Which Is Affected the Most \u2013 DDR3, DDR4, or DDR5?<\/h2>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-657_ccea04-85 .kt-block-spacer{height:40px;}.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-657_ccea04-85 .kt-divider{border-top-width:1px;height:1px;border-top-color:#eee;width:100%;border-top-style:solid;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-spacer aligncenter kt-block-spacer-657_ccea04-85\"><div class=\"kt-block-spacer kt-block-spacer-halign-center\"><hr class=\"kt-divider\"\/><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you&#8217;re due for a RAM upgrade, it&#8217;s worth checking with your technician which type your device actually supports before assuming the newest option is necessary.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-id657_aa4a07-26 > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id657_aa4a07-26 > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id657_aa4a07-26 > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-lg, 4rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);max-width:var( --global-content-width, 1290px );padding-left:var(--global-content-edge-padding);padding-right:var(--global-content-edge-padding);padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-lg, 3rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-lg, 3rem);}.kb-row-layout-id657_aa4a07-26 > .kt-row-column-wrap > div:not(.added-for-specificity){grid-column:initial;}.kb-row-layout-id657_aa4a07-26 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:repeat(3, minmax(0, 1fr));}.kb-row-layout-id657_aa4a07-26 > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id657_aa4a07-26 > .kt-row-column-wrap{padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-xl, 4rem);grid-template-columns:repeat(3, minmax(0, 1fr));}}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id657_aa4a07-26 > .kt-row-column-wrap > div:not(.added-for-specificity){grid-column:initial;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id657_aa4a07-26 > .kt-row-column-wrap{row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-lg, 4rem);padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxl, 5rem);grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}.kb-row-layout-id657_aa4a07-26 > .kt-row-column-wrap > div:not(.added-for-specificity){grid-column:initial;}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id657_aa4a07-26 alignfull has-theme-palette9-background-color kt-row-has-bg wp-block-kadence-rowlayout\"><div class=\"kt-row-column-wrap kt-has-3-columns kt-row-layout-equal kt-tab-layout-inherit kt-mobile-layout-row kt-row-valign-top kb-theme-content-width\">\n<style>.kadence-column657_fce4d1-2d > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column657_fce4d1-2d > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column657_fce4d1-2d > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column657_fce4d1-2d > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column657_fce4d1-2d > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column657_fce4d1-2d > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column657_fce4d1-2d{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column657_fce4d1-2d > .kt-inside-inner-col{padding-top:0%;flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column657_fce4d1-2d > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column657_fce4d1-2d inner-column-1\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading657_6a5fab-4a, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading657_6a5fab-4a[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading657_6a5fab-4a\"]{margin-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);font-size:var(--global-kb-font-size-md, 1.25rem);line-height:1.2;font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading657_6a5fab-4a mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading657_6a5fab-4a[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading657_6a5fab-4a\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading657_6a5fab-4a img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading657_6a5fab-4a[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading657_6a5fab-4a\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<h2 class=\"kt-adv-heading657_6a5fab-4a wp-block-kadence-advancedheading has-theme-palette-3-color has-text-color\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading657_6a5fab-4a\"><strong>DDR3 RAM<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading657_8239ee-3e, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading657_8239ee-3e[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading657_8239ee-3e\"]{margin-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-md, 2rem);margin-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-md, 2rem);line-height:1.2;font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading657_8239ee-3e mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading657_8239ee-3e[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading657_8239ee-3e\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading657_8239ee-3e img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading657_8239ee-3e[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading657_8239ee-3e\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"kt-adv-heading657_8239ee-3e wp-block-kadence-advancedheading has-theme-palette-3-color has-text-color\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading657_8239ee-3e\">Found mostly in older machines.<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Supply is very limited since manufacturers moved away from it years ago, so replacement prices can be surprisingly high given how old the technology is.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.kadence-column657_fe2457-c2 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column657_fe2457-c2 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column657_fe2457-c2 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column657_fe2457-c2 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column657_fe2457-c2 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column657_fe2457-c2 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column657_fe2457-c2{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column657_fe2457-c2 > .kt-inside-inner-col{padding-top:0%;flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column657_fe2457-c2 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column657_fe2457-c2 inner-column-1\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading657_20b479-0f, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading657_20b479-0f[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading657_20b479-0f\"]{margin-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);font-size:var(--global-kb-font-size-md, 1.25rem);line-height:1.2;font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading657_20b479-0f mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading657_20b479-0f[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading657_20b479-0f\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading657_20b479-0f img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading657_20b479-0f[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading657_20b479-0f\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<h2 class=\"kt-adv-heading657_20b479-0f wp-block-kadence-advancedheading has-theme-palette-3-color has-text-color\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading657_20b479-0f\"><strong>DDR4 RAM<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading657_128bd4-7a, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading657_128bd4-7a[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading657_128bd4-7a\"]{margin-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-md, 2rem);margin-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-md, 2rem);line-height:1.2;font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading657_128bd4-7a mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading657_128bd4-7a[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading657_128bd4-7a\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading657_128bd4-7a img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading657_128bd4-7a[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading657_128bd4-7a\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"kt-adv-heading657_128bd4-7a wp-block-kadence-advancedheading has-theme-palette-3-color has-text-color\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading657_128bd4-7a\">Still the most common type in laptops and desktops sold over the past several years.<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It&#8217;s seeing some of the sharpest price increases simply because it&#8217;s what most people are trying to upgrade.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.kadence-column657_ca2551-9e > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column657_ca2551-9e > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column657_ca2551-9e > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column657_ca2551-9e > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column657_ca2551-9e > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column657_ca2551-9e > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column657_ca2551-9e{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column657_ca2551-9e > .kt-inside-inner-col{padding-top:0%;flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column657_ca2551-9e > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column657_ca2551-9e inner-column-1\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading657_bd10d2-f3, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading657_bd10d2-f3[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading657_bd10d2-f3\"]{margin-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);font-size:var(--global-kb-font-size-md, 1.25rem);line-height:1.2;font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading657_bd10d2-f3 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading657_bd10d2-f3[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading657_bd10d2-f3\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading657_bd10d2-f3 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading657_bd10d2-f3[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading657_bd10d2-f3\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<h2 class=\"kt-adv-heading657_bd10d2-f3 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading has-theme-palette-3-color has-text-color\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading657_bd10d2-f3\"><strong>DDR5 RAM<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading657_b07ae2-5b, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading657_b07ae2-5b[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading657_b07ae2-5b\"]{margin-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-md, 2rem);margin-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-md, 2rem);line-height:1.2;font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading657_b07ae2-5b mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading657_b07ae2-5b[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading657_b07ae2-5b\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading657_b07ae2-5b img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading657_b07ae2-5b[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading657_b07ae2-5b\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"kt-adv-heading657_b07ae2-5b wp-block-kadence-advancedheading has-theme-palette-3-color has-text-color\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading657_b07ae2-5b\">The newest and fastest standard, used in current-generation laptops and desktops. <\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Because it&#8217;s in high demand from both everyday users and AI\/server applications, DDR5 RAM seen some of the steepest price jumps, with supply that can shift unpredictably week to week.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading657_deb66a-a6, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading657_deb66a-a6[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading657_deb66a-a6\"]{font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading657_deb66a-a6 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading657_deb66a-a6[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading657_deb66a-a6\"] 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mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading657_8538c5-43 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading657_8538c5-43[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading657_8538c5-43\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading657_8538c5-43, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading657_8538c5-43[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading657_8538c5-43\"]{text-align:center!important;}}<\/style>\n<h2 class=\"kt-adv-heading657_8538c5-43 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading has-theme-palette-3-color has-text-color\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading657_8538c5-43\">What This Means for New Computer Prices<\/h2>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading657_de01c6-36, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading657_de01c6-36[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading657_de01c6-36\"]{font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading657_de01c6-36 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading657_de01c6-36[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading657_de01c6-36\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading657_de01c6-36 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading657_de01c6-36[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading657_de01c6-36\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading657_de01c6-36, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading657_de01c6-36[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading657_de01c6-36\"]{text-align:center!important;}}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading657_de01c6-36 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading has-theme-palette-4-color has-text-color\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading657_de01c6-36\">This isn&#8217;t limited to upgrades, it&#8217;s showing up in new computer pricing too. Since RAM and SSD are built into every new laptop and desktop, manufacturers are responding in one of two ways:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Raising the price<\/strong> of models that come with generous memory and storage.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Reducing the specs<\/strong> &#8211; for example, shipping a laptop with 8GB RAM instead of 16GB to keep the price point unchanged.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This means that when comparing two laptops at a similar price today versus a year ago, you may actually be getting less memory or storage for the same money. It&#8217;s worth checking the exact specifications before buying, rather than assuming a similar price means a similar computer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.kadence-column657_0f5eaa-cc > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column657_0f5eaa-cc > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column657_0f5eaa-cc > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column657_0f5eaa-cc > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column657_0f5eaa-cc > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column657_0f5eaa-cc > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column657_0f5eaa-cc{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column657_0f5eaa-cc > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and 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img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading657_c2f4ac-94[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading657_c2f4ac-94\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading657_c2f4ac-94, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading657_c2f4ac-94[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading657_c2f4ac-94\"]{text-align:center!important;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading657_c2f4ac-94, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading657_c2f4ac-94[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading657_c2f4ac-94\"]{font-size:var(--global-kb-font-size-md, 1.25rem);}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"kt-adv-heading657_c2f4ac-94 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading has-theme-palette-3-color has-text-color\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading657_c2f4ac-94\"><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading657_978e01-e4, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading657_978e01-e4[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading657_978e01-e4\"]{margin-top:0px;font-size:var(--global-kb-font-size-lg, 2rem);line-height:1.2;font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading657_978e01-e4 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading657_978e01-e4[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading657_978e01-e4\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading657_978e01-e4 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading657_978e01-e4[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading657_978e01-e4\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading657_978e01-e4, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading657_978e01-e4[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading657_978e01-e4\"]{text-align:center!important;}}<\/style>\n<h2 class=\"kt-adv-heading657_978e01-e4 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading has-theme-palette-3-color has-text-color\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading657_978e01-e4\">What Should You Do Now?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Check if you really need the upgrade right now.<\/strong> If your current setup is still functional, it may be worth waiting to see if supply stabilises.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Buy based on your actual needs<\/strong>, not just the largest number available. A well-configured 16GB setup can outperform a poorly optimised 32GB one for everyday tasks.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Compare prices across a few retailers<\/strong> before committing \u2014 differences between sellers can be significant during periods like this.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Consider a second-hand or refurbished computer<\/strong> if your budget is tight. A good pre-owned system can still comfortably handle everyday tasks like study, office work, and browsing. Fix It Computer offers a range of <a href=\"\/services\/\">new and second-hand computers<\/a> suited to different budgets and needs.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<style>.kadence-column657_9e2bcb-4f > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column657_9e2bcb-4f > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column657_9e2bcb-4f > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column657_9e2bcb-4f > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column657_9e2bcb-4f > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column657_9e2bcb-4f > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column657_9e2bcb-4f{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column657_9e2bcb-4f > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column657_9e2bcb-4f > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column657_9e2bcb-4f\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading657_cbc744-c6, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading657_cbc744-c6[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading657_cbc744-c6\"]{font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading657_cbc744-c6 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading657_cbc744-c6[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading657_cbc744-c6\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading657_cbc744-c6 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading657_cbc744-c6[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading657_cbc744-c6\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading657_cbc744-c6, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading657_cbc744-c6[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading657_cbc744-c6\"]{text-align:center!important;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading657_cbc744-c6, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading657_cbc744-c6[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading657_cbc744-c6\"]{font-size:var(--global-kb-font-size-md, 1.25rem);}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"kt-adv-heading657_cbc744-c6 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading has-theme-palette-3-color has-text-color\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading657_cbc744-c6\"><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading657_6968ab-ee, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading657_6968ab-ee[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading657_6968ab-ee\"]{margin-top:0px;font-size:var(--global-kb-font-size-lg, 2rem);line-height:1.2;font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading657_6968ab-ee mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading657_6968ab-ee[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading657_6968ab-ee\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading657_6968ab-ee img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading657_6968ab-ee[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading657_6968ab-ee\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading657_6968ab-ee, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading657_6968ab-ee[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading657_6968ab-ee\"]{text-align:center!important;}}<\/style>\n<h2 class=\"kt-adv-heading657_6968ab-ee wp-block-kadence-advancedheading has-theme-palette-3-color has-text-color\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading657_6968ab-ee\">Need Help Deciding What&#8217;s Right for You?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Navigating a volatile hardware market can be confusing, especially if you&#8217;re not sure exactly what specs you need. If you&#8217;re unsure whether to upgrade now, wait, or consider a second-hand option, bring your computer or questions to us at SACC Mall Shah Alam, we&#8217;re happy to help you find the most practical option for your situation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.kadence-column657_8623dc-8f > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column657_8623dc-8f > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column657_8623dc-8f > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column657_8623dc-8f > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column657_8623dc-8f > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column657_8623dc-8f > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column657_8623dc-8f{text-align:center;}.kadence-column657_8623dc-8f{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column657_8623dc-8f > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column657_8623dc-8f > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}.kadence-column657_8623dc-8f {}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column657_8623dc-8f inner-column-1\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading657_859ccd-4c, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading657_859ccd-4c[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading657_859ccd-4c\"]{text-align:center;font-size:var(--global-kb-font-size-sm, 0.9rem);font-style:normal;text-transform:uppercase;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading657_859ccd-4c mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading657_859ccd-4c[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading657_859ccd-4c\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading657_859ccd-4c img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading657_859ccd-4c[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading657_859ccd-4c\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<h6 class=\"kt-adv-heading657_859ccd-4c wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading657_859ccd-4c\"><\/h6>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading657_9c0ace-a7, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading657_9c0ace-a7[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading657_9c0ace-a7\"]{text-align:center;font-size:var(--global-kb-font-size-lg, 2rem);line-height:1.2;font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading657_9c0ace-a7 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading657_9c0ace-a7[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading657_9c0ace-a7\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading657_9c0ace-a7 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading657_9c0ace-a7[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading657_9c0ace-a7\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading657_9c0ace-a7, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading657_9c0ace-a7[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading657_9c0ace-a7\"]{font-size:36px;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading657_9c0ace-a7, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading657_9c0ace-a7[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading657_9c0ace-a7\"]{font-size:28px;line-height:1.3;}}<\/style>\n<h3 class=\"kt-adv-heading657_9c0ace-a7 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading657_9c0ace-a7\">WE ARE READY TO HELP<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Visit us at SACC Mall Shah Alam, or reach out through our contact page. 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