RAM used to be the easiest “cheap upgrade”… and then 2026 happened.In this episode, we break down why DDR5 got so expensive and why the AI boom is a major reason. You’ll learn how consumer RAM, server DRAM, and HBM (high-bandwidth memory) are connected — and how big data-center contracts and supply bottlenecks can ripple into the prices PC builders and gamers pay.Covered in this podcast:- DDR5 vs server memory vs HBM (and why they affect each other)- Why AI data centers buy memory at a scale that changes the market- The HBM spillover effect (profit, packaging, capacity priorities)- How shortages escalate: contracts → allocation → retail price spikes- Practical tips to avoid overpaying when upgrading your PCIf you’re planning a build or upgrade, this will help you make smarter choices and time your buys better.#RAMPrices #DDR5 #DRAM #HBM #AI #PCBuilding #GamingPC #ComputerHardware #TechExplained #TechPodcast #DataCenter #Semiconductors #NVIDIA #AMD #Intel— FOLLOW & LISTEN —🎧 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2KZ2NUu1MjJolN2alJltnN🛰️ RSS (all apps): https://anchor.fm/s/10881159c/podcast/rss🍎 Apple Podcasts (EN): https://anchor.fm/s/10881159c/podcast/rss🍎 Apple Podcasts (PT-BR): https://anchor.fm/s/1087502fc/podcast/rss… and everywhere podcasts are available.— SUPPORT MY WORK —⭐ PATREON: https://patreon.com/ExplainItToMe_⭐ Buy me a Coffee: https://buymeacoffee.com/explainittome_— STAY CONNECTED —✅ Subscribe to the channel🔔 Turn on notifications💬 Drop your questions for the next episode