Memory prices are climbing again as manufacturers prepare for strong Q4 demand. Both DDR4 and GDDR6 modules are experiencing price hikes across consumer and OEM channels due to tightened supply.
For PC builders using Corsair Vengeance LPX DDR4‑3200 (16 GB), prices have risen roughly 12% since June. Increased demand from notebook manufacturers and system integrators is tightening the market.
Meanwhile, GDDR6 — used in current-gen GPUs — is seeing even steeper increases. With late-2025 cards on the horizon and VRAM supply under pressure, prices are up an estimated 18% quarter-over-quarter. Gamers hoping for mid-year deals are finding fewer discounts on GPUs like the Sapphire RX 6700 XT and Gigabyte RTX 3060 Ti.
Interestingly, DDR5 prices remain relatively stable for now. Crucial’s Pro DDR5‑6400 32 GB kit still hovers near $109.99, making it a solid forward-looking choice for anyone planning to upgrade.
Analysts expect memory prices to stay elevated through September. If you're planning to build or upgrade, now may be the time to lock in RAM and GPU components before things get tighter.