Is Anyone Buying DDR5 at These Prices Right Now? - PC Perspective

DDR5 memory prices are unusually high and show no sign of an imminent drop.

In mid-April 2026, Newegg’s cheapest new 32GB DDR5 kit was listed at $369.99.

The price spike is turning DDR5 into a major bottleneck for PC upgrades and new builds.

System builders and buyers on current platforms, including AMD Ryzen X3D setups, are feeling the squeeze.