DDR5 memory and SSD prices continue to soar, but I have some ideas for how to save if you're upgrading, building, or buying a new computer in 2026.

Key solutions include using DDR4 memory which costs significantly less than DDR5, exploring no-name brands, and repurposing old office PCs with valuable existing memory.

If it's just graphics, storage, or RAM that's holding your PC back, you may be able to save money by upgrading individual components. Keep in mind that GPU upgrades can sometimes force you to upgrade ...

If your PC restarts unprompted, freezes, or programs crash, you could have a RAM problem on your hands. To find out whether RAM really is the problem, you can use your PC’s memory diagnostics tool to ...

PC bottleneck detection is made simple using Windows tools to find CPU, GPU, RAM, or storage limits and fix slow PC ...

Sky-high memory prices are making theft and fraud more prevalent, but Corsair thinks it has a solution to the disappearing RAM problem.