Why is DDR4 getting more expensive than DDR5?

DDR4 is in run-out production: fabs are reallocating wafer capacity to DDR5 and HBM for AI data centers, so DDR4 supply is shrinking while builders fleeing DDR5 pricing bid up what remains. DDR4 16Gb chip spot prices sit near $93, and the DDR4 1Gx8 3200 spot average rose 2.08% week-over-week to $44.54 in early September per TrendForce.

DDR5 Price Tracker: Chip Prices Flatten as Q4 Contract Hikes Loom

Q: Are DDR5 prices going down in 2026?

Retail DDR5 kit prices dipped from their mid-2026 highs — tracked 32GB DDR5-6000 kits fell from roughly $450 to $370-380 — but TrendForce still forecasts a 58-63% contract price increase for Q4 2026. Spot data shows prices fluctuating at high levels supported by firm supplier quotes, so the retail dip looks like a pause inside a rising market rather than the start of a decline.

Q: How much does a 32GB DDR5 kit cost right now?

As of September 2026, the effective floor for a mainstream 32GB (2x16GB) DDR5-6000 class kit is around $375, per PCPartPicker pricing data, with tracked Corsair Vengeance and Patriot Viper Venom kits at $369.99-$379.99. The cheapest DDR5-6400 kits run about $405. A year ago the same kits sold near $95.

Q: Should I buy RAM now or wait until 2027?

If you can defer the build, deferral has saved buyers money for three consecutive quarters. If you need memory now, buy the smallest adequate kit from a first-party vendor and right-size: 16GB handles most desktop and homelab workloads in 2026 at roughly half the price of a 32GB kit. Watch this tracker weekly — a sustained break of the 32GB floor below $350 is the signal that retail pricing is softening for real.

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Week of September 15, 2026. If you are waiting for RAM prices to fall before building a PC or expanding a homelab, you do not need another opinion piece — you need the numbers, week by week. This page tracks them: DRAM chip spot prices, module-level quotes, and the retail floor for mainstream DDR5 kits, updated every week. This is the baseline entry; check the date at the top, and if it is more than a week old, a fresher edition is coming.

Update — November 3, 2026

Branded DDR5 spot chips rose +0.36% to $61.46; the retail 32 GB kit index slipped -0.88% to $444.45; DDR4 16Gb chips climbed +1.58% to $84.64; module-level quotes all moved this session: UDIMM5 16GB module +0.41%, RDIMM 64GB -0.88% (all MemoryIndex data as of 2026-11-03).

Memory Grade	Price (USD)	WoW Change	What It Means
DDR5 16Gb chip (branded)	$61.46	+0.36%	DDR5 16Gb (2Gx8) 4800/5600
DDR4 16Gb chip	$84.64	+1.58%	DDR4 16Gb (2Gx8) 3200
DDR4 8Gb chip	$47.09	+0.77%	DDR4 8Gb (1Gx8) 3200
UDIMM5 16GB module (desktop DIMM quote)	$508.60	+0.41%	DDR5 UDIMM 16GB OEM (8x 16Gb)
RDIMM 64GB (server)	$2,080.00	−0.88%	DDR5 RDIMM 64GB (32x 16Gb)
Retail DDR5 16GB module (6000 CL30)	$283.83	+1.03%	Retail DDR5 16GB Module (6000 CL30)
Retail DDR5 32GB kit (2x16, 6000 CL30)	$444.45	−0.88%	Retail DDR5 32GB Kit (2x16, 6000 CL30)
Retail DDR5 64GB kit (2x32, 6000 CL30)	$1,105.00	−0.57%	Retail DDR5 64GB Kit (2x32, 6000 CL30)
Retail NVMe SSD 1TB	$199.54	+0.99%	Retail NVMe SSD 1TB (market average)
Retail NVMe SSD 2TB	$374.33	−2.07%	Retail NVMe SSD 2TB (market average)
Retail NVMe SSD 4TB	$727.36	−1.28%	Retail NVMe SSD 4TB (market average)
3D TLC NAND 1Tb die	$17.81	−0.79%	3D TLC NAND 1Tb Die

The read this week: The retail index eased again from the last reading — a second consecutive weekly decline in the WoW column would satisfy the three-week rule below and flip the verdict to buy. Until then: wait if you can, buy small if you can't.

Update — November 2, 2026

Branded DDR5 spot chips rose +0.62% to $61.48; the retail 32 GB kit index slipped -0.35% to $451.24; DDR4 16Gb chips climbed +0.59% to $83.33; module-level quotes all moved this session: UDIMM5 16GB module +0.13%, SODIMM5 32GB module +1.04%, RDIMM 64GB +0.74% (all MemoryIndex data as of 2026-11-02).

Memory Grade	Price (USD)	WoW Change	What It Means
DDR5 16Gb chip (branded)	$61.48	+0.62%	DDR5 16Gb (2Gx8) 4800/5600
DDR4 16Gb chip	$83.33	+0.59%	DDR4 16Gb (2Gx8) 3200
DDR4 8Gb chip	$46.95	+1.34%	DDR4 8Gb (1Gx8) 3200
UDIMM5 16GB module (desktop DIMM quote)	$507.93	+0.13%	DDR5 UDIMM 16GB OEM (8x 16Gb)
SODIMM5 32GB module (laptop/mini-PC)	$990.60	+1.04%	DDR5 SODIMM 32GB (16x 16Gb)
RDIMM 64GB (server)	$2,098.00	+0.74%	DDR5 RDIMM 64GB (32x 16Gb)
Retail DDR5 16GB module (6000 CL30)	$282.05	+2.25%	Retail DDR5 16GB Module (6000 CL30)
Retail DDR5 32GB kit (2x16, 6000 CL30)	$451.24	−0.35%	Retail DDR5 32GB Kit (2x16, 6000 CL30)
Retail DDR5 64GB kit (2x32, 6000 CL30)	$1,117.00	+1.48%	Retail DDR5 64GB Kit (2x32, 6000 CL30)
Retail NVMe SSD 1TB	$197.38	+0.56%	Retail NVMe SSD 1TB (market average)
Retail NVMe SSD 2TB	$382.15	+0.86%	Retail NVMe SSD 2TB (market average)
Retail NVMe SSD 4TB	$738.32	+1.77%	Retail NVMe SSD 4TB (market average)
3D TLC NAND 1Tb die	$17.98	−0.34%	3D TLC NAND 1Tb Die

Update — November 1, 2026

Branded DDR5 spot chips rose +1.09% to $61.33; the retail 32 GB kit index rose +2.16% to $455.62; DDR4 16Gb chips climbed +0.05% to $82.84; module-level quotes all moved this session: UDIMM5 16GB module +1.32%, SODIMM5 32GB module +0.84%, RDIMM 64GB +0.39% (all MemoryIndex data as of 2026-11-01).

Memory Grade	Price (USD)	WoW Change	What It Means
DDR5 16Gb chip (branded)	$61.33	+1.09%	DDR5 16Gb (2Gx8) 4800/5600
DDR4 16Gb chip	$82.84	+0.05%	DDR4 16Gb (2Gx8) 3200
DDR4 8Gb chip	$46.53	−2.65%	DDR4 8Gb (1Gx8) 3200
UDIMM5 16GB module (desktop DIMM quote)	$508.67	+1.32%	DDR5 UDIMM 16GB OEM (8x 16Gb)
SODIMM5 32GB module (laptop/mini-PC)	$985.28	+0.84%	DDR5 SODIMM 32GB (16x 16Gb)
RDIMM 64GB (server)	$2,083.00	+0.39%	DDR5 RDIMM 64GB (32x 16Gb)
Retail DDR5 16GB module (6000 CL30)	$276.85	+2.19%	Retail DDR5 16GB Module (6000 CL30)
Retail DDR5 32GB kit (2x16, 6000 CL30)	$455.62	+2.16%	Retail DDR5 32GB Kit (2x16, 6000 CL30)
Retail DDR5 64GB kit (2x32, 6000 CL30)	$1,106.00	+2.59%	Retail DDR5 64GB Kit (2x32, 6000 CL30)
Retail NVMe SSD 1TB	$196.07	−1.25%	Retail NVMe SSD 1TB (market average)
Retail NVMe SSD 2TB	$378.91	+0.48%	Retail NVMe SSD 2TB (market average)
Retail NVMe SSD 4TB	$726.71	−1.51%	Retail NVMe SSD 4TB (market average)
3D TLC NAND 1Tb die	$18.07	−0.54%	3D TLC NAND 1Tb Die

The read this week: No fresh weekly decline in the retail index, so the three-week rule below keeps the verdict at wait if you can, buy small if you can't.

Update — October 31, 2026

Branded DDR5 spot chips rose +0.63% to $60.89; the retail 32 GB kit index rose +0.28% to $448.46; DDR4 16Gb chips climbed +0.88% to $82.80; module-level quotes all moved this session: UDIMM5 16GB module +0.48%, SODIMM5 32GB module -1.00%, RDIMM 64GB +0.51% (all MemoryIndex data as of 2026-10-31).

Memory Grade	Price (USD)	WoW Change	What It Means
DDR5 16Gb chip (branded)	$60.89	+0.63%	DDR5 16Gb (2Gx8) 4800/5600
DDR4 16Gb chip	$82.80	+0.88%	DDR4 16Gb (2Gx8) 3200
DDR4 8Gb chip	$47.99	+3.33%	DDR4 8Gb (1Gx8) 3200
UDIMM5 16GB module (desktop DIMM quote)	$503.42	+0.48%	DDR5 UDIMM 16GB OEM (8x 16Gb)
SODIMM5 32GB module (laptop/mini-PC)	$981.93	−1.00%	DDR5 SODIMM 32GB (16x 16Gb)
RDIMM 64GB (server)	$2,075.00	+0.51%	DDR5 RDIMM 64GB (32x 16Gb)
Retail DDR5 16GB module (6000 CL30)	$271.81	−1.19%	Retail DDR5 16GB Module (6000 CL30)
Retail DDR5 32GB kit (2x16, 6000 CL30)	$448.46	+0.28%	Retail DDR5 32GB Kit (2x16, 6000 CL30)
Retail DDR5 64GB kit (2x32, 6000 CL30)	$1,082.00	−1.49%	Retail DDR5 64GB Kit (2x32, 6000 CL30)
Retail NVMe SSD 1TB	$198.35	+0.93%	Retail NVMe SSD 1TB (market average)
Retail NVMe SSD 2TB	$377.10	+0.14%	Retail NVMe SSD 2TB (market average)
Retail NVMe SSD 4TB	$739.36	−0.84%	Retail NVMe SSD 4TB (market average)
3D TLC NAND 1Tb die	$18.19	+1.90%	3D TLC NAND 1Tb Die

Update — October 30, 2026

Branded DDR5 spot chips rose +0.40% to $60.74; the retail 32 GB kit index rose +0.39% to $449.91; DDR4 16Gb chips eased -1.29% to $82.06; module-level quotes all moved this session: UDIMM5 16GB module +0.20%, SODIMM5 32GB module -1.49%, RDIMM 64GB +0.20% (all MemoryIndex data as of 2026-10-30).

Memory Grade	Price (USD)	WoW Change	What It Means
DDR5 16Gb chip (branded)	$60.74	+0.40%	DDR5 16Gb (2Gx8) 4800/5600
DDR4 16Gb chip	$82.06	−1.29%	DDR4 16Gb (2Gx8) 3200
DDR4 8Gb chip	$46.64	−0.63%	DDR4 8Gb (1Gx8) 3200
UDIMM5 16GB module (desktop DIMM quote)	$502.39	+0.20%	DDR5 UDIMM 16GB OEM (8x 16Gb)
SODIMM5 32GB module (laptop/mini-PC)	$996.73	−1.49%	DDR5 SODIMM 32GB (16x 16Gb)
RDIMM 64GB (server)	$2,064.00	+0.20%	DDR5 RDIMM 64GB (32x 16Gb)
Retail DDR5 16GB module (6000 CL30)	$276.26	−2.13%	Retail DDR5 16GB Module (6000 CL30)
Retail DDR5 32GB kit (2x16, 6000 CL30)	$449.91	+0.39%	Retail DDR5 32GB Kit (2x16, 6000 CL30)
Retail DDR5 64GB kit (2x32, 6000 CL30)	$1,105.00	+0.71%	Retail DDR5 64GB Kit (2x32, 6000 CL30)
Retail NVMe SSD 1TB	$196.31	−1.97%	Retail NVMe SSD 1TB (market average)
Retail NVMe SSD 2TB	$376.58	−1.07%	Retail NVMe SSD 2TB (market average)
Retail NVMe SSD 4TB	$747.05	−0.06%	Retail NVMe SSD 4TB (market average)
3D TLC NAND 1Tb die	$17.88	+2.42%	3D TLC NAND 1Tb Die

Update — October 29, 2026

Branded DDR5 spot chips rose +0.10% to $60.73; the retail 32 GB kit index slipped -1.11% to $450.88; DDR4 16Gb chips climbed +0.82% to $83.14; module-level quotes all moved this session: UDIMM5 16GB module -2.59%, SODIMM5 32GB module +1.23%, RDIMM 64GB -0.24% (all MemoryIndex data as of 2026-10-29).

Memory Grade	Price (USD)	WoW Change	What It Means
DDR5 16Gb chip (branded)	$60.73	+0.10%	DDR5 16Gb (2Gx8) 4800/5600
DDR4 16Gb chip	$83.14	+0.82%	DDR4 16Gb (2Gx8) 3200
DDR4 8Gb chip	$47.15	−2.42%	DDR4 8Gb (1Gx8) 3200
UDIMM5 16GB module (desktop DIMM quote)	$502.81	−2.59%	DDR5 UDIMM 16GB OEM (8x 16Gb)
SODIMM5 32GB module (laptop/mini-PC)	$1,016.33	+1.23%	DDR5 SODIMM 32GB (16x 16Gb)
RDIMM 64GB (server)	$2,060.00	−0.24%	DDR5 RDIMM 64GB (32x 16Gb)
Retail DDR5 16GB module (6000 CL30)	$283.37	−1.55%	Retail DDR5 16GB Module (6000 CL30)
Retail DDR5 32GB kit (2x16, 6000 CL30)	$450.88	−1.11%	Retail DDR5 32GB Kit (2x16, 6000 CL30)
Retail DDR5 64GB kit (2x32, 6000 CL30)	$1,102.00	+0.75%	Retail DDR5 64GB Kit (2x32, 6000 CL30)
Retail NVMe SSD 1TB	$200.01	+1.03%	Retail NVMe SSD 1TB (market average)
Retail NVMe SSD 2TB	$380.64	−1.60%	Retail NVMe SSD 2TB (market average)
Retail NVMe SSD 4TB	$748.96	−0.84%	Retail NVMe SSD 4TB (market average)
3D TLC NAND 1Tb die	$17.47	−1.97%	3D TLC NAND 1Tb Die

Update — October 28, 2026

Branded DDR5 spot chips eased -0.78% to $60.90; the retail 32 GB kit index rose +0.10% to $458.76; DDR4 16Gb chips climbed +0.78% to $82.45; module-level quotes all moved this session: UDIMM5 16GB module +2.51%, SODIMM5 32GB module +2.21%, RDIMM 64GB +0.11% (all MemoryIndex data as of 2026-10-28).

Memory Grade	Price (USD)	WoW Change	What It Means
DDR5 16Gb chip (branded)	$60.90	−0.78%	DDR5 16Gb (2Gx8) 4800/5600
DDR4 16Gb chip	$82.45	+0.78%	DDR4 16Gb (2Gx8) 3200
DDR4 8Gb chip	$48.50	+2.14%	DDR4 8Gb (1Gx8) 3200
UDIMM5 16GB module (desktop DIMM quote)	$517.27	+2.51%	DDR5 UDIMM 16GB OEM (8x 16Gb)
SODIMM5 32GB module (laptop/mini-PC)	$1,009.16	+2.21%	DDR5 SODIMM 32GB (16x 16Gb)
RDIMM 64GB (server)	$2,065.00	+0.11%	DDR5 RDIMM 64GB (32x 16Gb)
Retail DDR5 16GB module (6000 CL30)	$288.85	+0.40%	Retail DDR5 16GB Module (6000 CL30)
Retail DDR5 32GB kit (2x16, 6000 CL30)	$458.76	+0.10%	Retail DDR5 32GB Kit (2x16, 6000 CL30)
Retail DDR5 64GB kit (2x32, 6000 CL30)	$1,099.00	+0.11%	Retail DDR5 64GB Kit (2x32, 6000 CL30)
Retail NVMe SSD 1TB	$197.77	−0.56%	Retail NVMe SSD 1TB (market average)
Retail NVMe SSD 2TB	$386.69	+1.72%	Retail NVMe SSD 2TB (market average)
Retail NVMe SSD 4TB	$756.69	+0.23%	Retail NVMe SSD 4TB (market average)
3D TLC NAND 1Tb die	$17.85	−1.34%	3D TLC NAND 1Tb Die

Update — October 27, 2026

Branded DDR5 spot chips rose +2.17% to $61.61; the retail 32 GB kit index rose +1.12% to $461.05; DDR4 16Gb chips eased -1.67% to $81.80; module-level quotes all moved this session: UDIMM5 16GB module +2.02%, SODIMM5 32GB module +0.67%, RDIMM 64GB -0.89% (all MemoryIndex data as of 2026-10-27).

Memory Grade	Price (USD)	WoW Change	What It Means
DDR5 16Gb chip (branded)	$61.61	+2.17%	DDR5 16Gb (2Gx8) 4800/5600
DDR4 16Gb chip	$81.80	−1.67%	DDR4 16Gb (2Gx8) 3200
DDR4 8Gb chip	$47.72	+1.78%	DDR4 8Gb (1Gx8) 3200
UDIMM5 16GB module (desktop DIMM quote)	$506.01	+2.02%	DDR5 UDIMM 16GB OEM (8x 16Gb)
SODIMM5 32GB module (laptop/mini-PC)	$992.26	+0.67%	DDR5 SODIMM 32GB (16x 16Gb)
RDIMM 64GB (server)	$2,063.00	−0.89%	DDR5 RDIMM 64GB (32x 16Gb)
Retail DDR5 16GB module (6000 CL30)	$288.85	+2.02%	Retail DDR5 16GB Module (6000 CL30)
Retail DDR5 32GB kit (2x16, 6000 CL30)	$461.05	+1.12%	Retail DDR5 32GB Kit (2x16, 6000 CL30)
Retail DDR5 64GB kit (2x32, 6000 CL30)	$1,104.00	−2.83%	Retail DDR5 64GB Kit (2x32, 6000 CL30)
Retail NVMe SSD 1TB	$198.68	−0.56%	Retail NVMe SSD 1TB (market average)
Retail NVMe SSD 2TB	$380.18	+0.83%	Retail NVMe SSD 2TB (market average)
Retail NVMe SSD 4TB	$756.46	+1.70%	Retail NVMe SSD 4TB (market average)
3D TLC NAND 1Tb die	$18.12	+1.32%	3D TLC NAND 1Tb Die

The read this week: No fresh weekly decline in the retail index, so the three-week rule below keeps the verdict at wait if you can, buy small if you can't.

Update — October 26, 2026

Branded DDR5 spot chips rose +0.03% to $60.52; the retail 32 GB kit index slipped -0.72% to $458.67; DDR4 16Gb chips eased -2.67% to $83.19; module-level quotes all moved this session: UDIMM5 16GB module -2.18%, SODIMM5 32GB module +1.63%, RDIMM 64GB +1.00% (all MemoryIndex data as of 2026-10-26).

Memory Grade	Price (USD)	WoW Change	What It Means
DDR5 16Gb chip (branded)	$60.52	+0.03%	DDR5 16Gb (2Gx8) 4800/5600
DDR4 16Gb chip	$83.19	−2.67%	DDR4 16Gb (2Gx8) 3200
DDR4 8Gb chip	$47.10	−2.61%	DDR4 8Gb (1Gx8) 3200
UDIMM5 16GB module (desktop DIMM quote)	$497.24	−2.18%	DDR5 UDIMM 16GB OEM (8x 16Gb)
SODIMM5 32GB module (laptop/mini-PC)	$990.54	+1.63%	DDR5 SODIMM 32GB (16x 16Gb)
RDIMM 64GB (server)	$2,081.00	+1.00%	DDR5 RDIMM 64GB (32x 16Gb)
Retail DDR5 16GB module (6000 CL30)	$284.29	+2.52%	Retail DDR5 16GB Module (6000 CL30)
Retail DDR5 32GB kit (2x16, 6000 CL30)	$458.67	−0.72%	Retail DDR5 32GB Kit (2x16, 6000 CL30)
Retail DDR5 64GB kit (2x32, 6000 CL30)	$1,141.00	−0.07%	Retail DDR5 64GB Kit (2x32, 6000 CL30)
Retail NVMe SSD 1TB	$199.59	+0.16%	Retail NVMe SSD 1TB (market average)
Retail NVMe SSD 2TB	$377.05	−0.57%	Retail NVMe SSD 2TB (market average)
Retail NVMe SSD 4TB	$745.33	+0.03%	Retail NVMe SSD 4TB (market average)
3D TLC NAND 1Tb die	$17.91	+1.45%	3D TLC NAND 1Tb Die

Update — October 25, 2026

Branded DDR5 spot chips eased -0.74% to $60.73; the retail 32 GB kit index rose +1.34% to $464.75; DDR4 16Gb chips climbed +1.48% to $85.41; module-level quotes all moved this session: UDIMM5 16GB module +0.82%, SODIMM5 32GB module +0.82%, RDIMM 64GB -0.33% (all MemoryIndex data as of 2026-10-25).

Memory Grade	Price (USD)	WoW Change	What It Means
DDR5 16Gb chip (branded)	$60.73	−0.74%	DDR5 16Gb (2Gx8) 4800/5600
DDR4 16Gb chip	$85.41	+1.48%	DDR4 16Gb (2Gx8) 3200
DDR4 8Gb chip	$48.54	+2.54%	DDR4 8Gb (1Gx8) 3200
UDIMM5 16GB module (desktop DIMM quote)	$509.63	+0.82%	DDR5 UDIMM 16GB OEM (8x 16Gb)
SODIMM5 32GB module (laptop/mini-PC)	$979.36	+0.82%	DDR5 SODIMM 32GB (16x 16Gb)
RDIMM 64GB (server)	$2,061.00	−0.33%	DDR5 RDIMM 64GB (32x 16Gb)
Retail DDR5 16GB module (6000 CL30)	$278.32	−0.81%	Retail DDR5 16GB Module (6000 CL30)
Retail DDR5 32GB kit (2x16, 6000 CL30)	$464.75	+1.34%	Retail DDR5 32GB Kit (2x16, 6000 CL30)
Retail DDR5 64GB kit (2x32, 6000 CL30)	$1,147.00	+3.35%	Retail DDR5 64GB Kit (2x32, 6000 CL30)
Retail NVMe SSD 1TB	$199.08	+0.87%	Retail NVMe SSD 1TB (market average)
Retail NVMe SSD 2TB	$379.21	−0.02%	Retail NVMe SSD 2TB (market average)
Retail NVMe SSD 4TB	$746.57	−0.46%	Retail NVMe SSD 4TB (market average)
3D TLC NAND 1Tb die	$17.67	−0.34%	3D TLC NAND 1Tb Die

The read this week: No fresh weekly decline in the retail index, so the three-week rule below keeps the verdict at wait if you can, buy small if you can't.

Update — October 24, 2026

Branded DDR5 spot chips rose +1.36% to $61.42; the retail 32 GB kit index rose +3.07% to $461.36; DDR4 16Gb chips climbed +1.93% to $84.17; module-level quotes all moved this session: UDIMM5 16GB module +0.50%, SODIMM5 32GB module +0.97%, RDIMM 64GB -0.46% (all MemoryIndex data as of 2026-10-24).

Memory Grade	Price (USD)	WoW Change	What It Means
DDR5 16Gb chip (branded)	$61.42	+1.36%	DDR5 16Gb (2Gx8) 4800/5600
DDR4 16Gb chip	$84.17	+1.93%	DDR4 16Gb (2Gx8) 3200
DDR4 8Gb chip	$47.56	+0.47%	DDR4 8Gb (1Gx8) 3200
UDIMM5 16GB module (desktop DIMM quote)	$506.93	+0.50%	DDR5 UDIMM 16GB OEM (8x 16Gb)
SODIMM5 32GB module (laptop/mini-PC)	$976.22	+0.97%	DDR5 SODIMM 32GB (16x 16Gb)
RDIMM 64GB (server)	$2,067.00	−0.46%	DDR5 RDIMM 64GB (32x 16Gb)
Retail DDR5 16GB module (6000 CL30)	$281.73	+0.85%	Retail DDR5 16GB Module (6000 CL30)
Retail DDR5 32GB kit (2x16, 6000 CL30)	$461.36	+3.07%	Retail DDR5 32GB Kit (2x16, 6000 CL30)
Retail DDR5 64GB kit (2x32, 6000 CL30)	$1,116.00	+1.20%	Retail DDR5 64GB Kit (2x32, 6000 CL30)
Retail NVMe SSD 1TB	$197.17	−0.64%	Retail NVMe SSD 1TB (market average)
Retail NVMe SSD 2TB	$379.29	+0.02%	Retail NVMe SSD 2TB (market average)
Retail NVMe SSD 4TB	$751.49	+0.82%	Retail NVMe SSD 4TB (market average)
3D TLC NAND 1Tb die	$17.76	−1.85%	3D TLC NAND 1Tb Die

The read this week: No fresh weekly decline in the retail index, so the three-week rule below keeps the verdict at wait if you can, buy small if you can't.

Update — October 23, 2026

Branded DDR5 spot chips rose +0.42% to $60.82; the retail 32 GB kit index slipped -1.99% to $449.99; DDR4 16Gb chips eased -0.75% to $82.57; module-level quotes all eased this session: UDIMM5 16GB module -0.28%, SODIMM5 32GB module -0.72%, RDIMM 64GB -0.05% (all MemoryIndex data as of 2026-10-23).

Memory Grade	Price (USD)	WoW Change	What It Means
DDR5 16Gb chip (branded)	$60.82	+0.42%	DDR5 16Gb (2Gx8) 4800/5600
DDR4 16Gb chip	$82.57	−0.75%	DDR4 16Gb (2Gx8) 3200
DDR4 8Gb chip	$47.56	+0.01%	DDR4 8Gb (1Gx8) 3200
UDIMM5 16GB module (desktop DIMM quote)	$505.84	−0.28%	DDR5 UDIMM 16GB OEM (8x 16Gb)
SODIMM5 32GB module (laptop/mini-PC)	$971.59	−0.72%	DDR5 SODIMM 32GB (16x 16Gb)
RDIMM 64GB (server)	$2,077.00	−0.05%	DDR5 RDIMM 64GB (32x 16Gb)
Retail DDR5 16GB module (6000 CL30)	$280.47	+0.12%	Retail DDR5 16GB Module (6000 CL30)
Retail DDR5 32GB kit (2x16, 6000 CL30)	$449.99	−1.99%	Retail DDR5 32GB Kit (2x16, 6000 CL30)
Retail DDR5 64GB kit (2x32, 6000 CL30)	$1,108.00	+2.24%	Retail DDR5 64GB Kit (2x32, 6000 CL30)
Retail NVMe SSD 1TB	$198.24	−1.05%	Retail NVMe SSD 1TB (market average)
Retail NVMe SSD 2TB	$379.22	+0.40%	Retail NVMe SSD 2TB (market average)
Retail NVMe SSD 4TB	$746.90	+0.52%	Retail NVMe SSD 4TB (market average)
3D TLC NAND 1Tb die	$18.12	+0.67%	3D TLC NAND 1Tb Die

Update — October 22, 2026

Branded DDR5 spot chips eased -1.79% to $57.38; the retail 32 GB kit index slipped -0.84% to $461.89; DDR4 16Gb chips eased -1.55% to $83.86; module-level quotes all moved this session: UDIMM5 16GB module -0.19%, SODIMM5 32GB module +0.06%, RDIMM 64GB +0.16% (all MemoryIndex data as of 2026-10-22).

Memory Grade	Price (USD)	WoW Change	What It Means
DDR5 16Gb chip (branded)	$57.38	−1.79%	DDR5 16Gb (2Gx8) 4800/5600
DDR4 16Gb chip	$83.86	−1.55%	DDR4 16Gb (2Gx8) 3200
DDR4 8Gb chip	$46.86	+0.55%	DDR4 8Gb (1Gx8) 3200
UDIMM5 16GB module (desktop DIMM quote)	$480.10	−0.19%	DDR5 UDIMM 16GB OEM (8x 16Gb)
SODIMM5 32GB module (laptop/mini-PC)	$928.30	+0.06%	DDR5 SODIMM 32GB (16x 16Gb)
RDIMM 64GB (server)	$1,961.00	+0.16%	DDR5 RDIMM 64GB (32x 16Gb)
Retail DDR5 16GB module (6000 CL30)	$281.26	+0.32%	Retail DDR5 16GB Module (6000 CL30)
Retail DDR5 32GB kit (2x16, 6000 CL30)	$461.89	−0.84%	Retail DDR5 32GB Kit (2x16, 6000 CL30)
Retail DDR5 64GB kit (2x32, 6000 CL30)	$1,088.00	+0.25%	Retail DDR5 64GB Kit (2x32, 6000 CL30)
Retail NVMe SSD 1TB	$200.12	+0.41%	Retail NVMe SSD 1TB (market average)
Retail NVMe SSD 2TB	$377.71	−1.56%	Retail NVMe SSD 2TB (market average)
Retail NVMe SSD 4TB	$744.52	+0.78%	Retail NVMe SSD 4TB (market average)
3D TLC NAND 1Tb die	$18.02	+0.53%	3D TLC NAND 1Tb Die

Update — October 21, 2026

Branded DDR5 spot chips rose +1.78% to $58.58; the retail 32 GB kit index rose +1.96% to $468.50; DDR4 16Gb chips climbed +0.36% to $84.58; module-level quotes all moved this session: UDIMM5 16GB module +1.91%, SODIMM5 32GB module +0.50%, RDIMM 64GB -0.34% (all MemoryIndex data as of 2026-10-21).

Memory Grade	Price (USD)	WoW Change	What It Means
DDR5 16Gb chip (branded)	$58.58	+1.78%	DDR5 16Gb (2Gx8) 4800/5600
DDR4 16Gb chip	$84.58	+0.36%	DDR4 16Gb (2Gx8) 3200
DDR4 8Gb chip	$46.83	+0.45%	DDR4 8Gb (1Gx8) 3200
UDIMM5 16GB module (desktop DIMM quote)	$482.35	+1.91%	DDR5 UDIMM 16GB OEM (8x 16Gb)
SODIMM5 32GB module (laptop/mini-PC)	$932.40	+0.50%	DDR5 SODIMM 32GB (16x 16Gb)
RDIMM 64GB (server)	$1,958.00	−0.34%	DDR5 RDIMM 64GB (32x 16Gb)
Retail DDR5 16GB module (6000 CL30)	$281.48	+2.14%	Retail DDR5 16GB Module (6000 CL30)
Retail DDR5 32GB kit (2x16, 6000 CL30)	$468.50	+1.96%	Retail DDR5 32GB Kit (2x16, 6000 CL30)
Retail DDR5 64GB kit (2x32, 6000 CL30)	$1,091.00	+0.33%	Retail DDR5 64GB Kit (2x32, 6000 CL30)
Retail NVMe SSD 1TB	$199.12	+1.12%	Retail NVMe SSD 1TB (market average)
Retail NVMe SSD 2TB	$383.62	+2.05%	Retail NVMe SSD 2TB (market average)
Retail NVMe SSD 4TB	$740.19	+1.41%	Retail NVMe SSD 4TB (market average)
3D TLC NAND 1Tb die	$17.96	+0.31%	3D TLC NAND 1Tb Die

The read this week: No fresh weekly decline in the retail index, so the three-week rule below keeps the verdict at wait if you can, buy small if you can't.

Update — October 20, 2026

Branded DDR5 spot chips rose +1.32% to $57.72; the retail 32 GB kit index rose +2.81% to $462.26; DDR4 16Gb chips eased -0.65% to $83.69; module-level quotes all moved this session: UDIMM5 16GB module +1.11%, SODIMM5 32GB module +0.92%, RDIMM 64GB +0.25% (all MemoryIndex data as of 2026-10-20).

Memory Grade	Price (USD)	WoW Change	What It Means
DDR5 16Gb chip (branded)	$57.72	+1.32%	DDR5 16Gb (2Gx8) 4800/5600
DDR4 16Gb chip	$83.69	−0.65%	DDR4 16Gb (2Gx8) 3200
DDR4 8Gb chip	$46.83	+3.28%	DDR4 8Gb (1Gx8) 3200
UDIMM5 16GB module (desktop DIMM quote)	$474.58	+1.11%	DDR5 UDIMM 16GB OEM (8x 16Gb)
SODIMM5 32GB module (laptop/mini-PC)	$932.36	+0.92%	DDR5 SODIMM 32GB (16x 16Gb)
RDIMM 64GB (server)	$1,965.00	+0.25%	DDR5 RDIMM 64GB (32x 16Gb)
Retail DDR5 16GB module (6000 CL30)	$276.60	−0.98%	Retail DDR5 16GB Module (6000 CL30)
Retail DDR5 32GB kit (2x16, 6000 CL30)	$462.26	+2.81%	Retail DDR5 32GB Kit (2x16, 6000 CL30)
Retail DDR5 64GB kit (2x32, 6000 CL30)	$1,093.00	+1.13%	Retail DDR5 64GB Kit (2x32, 6000 CL30)
Retail NVMe SSD 1TB	$196.71	−0.46%	Retail NVMe SSD 1TB (market average)
Retail NVMe SSD 2TB	$375.87	+0.48%	Retail NVMe SSD 2TB (market average)
Retail NVMe SSD 4TB	$731.23	+0.33%	Retail NVMe SSD 4TB (market average)
3D TLC NAND 1Tb die	$17.93	+0.46%	3D TLC NAND 1Tb Die

The read this week: No fresh weekly decline in the retail index, so the three-week rule below keeps the verdict at wait if you can, buy small if you can't.

Update — October 19, 2026

Branded DDR5 spot chips eased -0.52% to $57.12; the retail 32 GB kit index rose +1.50% to $452.11; DDR4 16Gb chips eased -1.04% to $83.64; module-level quotes all moved this session: UDIMM5 16GB module -0.60%, SODIMM5 32GB module +0.09%, RDIMM 64GB +0.82% (all MemoryIndex data as of 2026-10-19).

Memory Grade	Price (USD)	WoW Change	What It Means
DDR5 16Gb chip (branded)	$57.12	−0.52%	DDR5 16Gb (2Gx8) 4800/5600
DDR4 16Gb chip	$83.64	−1.04%	DDR4 16Gb (2Gx8) 3200
DDR4 8Gb chip	$45.54	−0.75%	DDR4 8Gb (1Gx8) 3200
UDIMM5 16GB module (desktop DIMM quote)	$470.64	−0.60%	DDR5 UDIMM 16GB OEM (8x 16Gb)
SODIMM5 32GB module (laptop/mini-PC)	$928.42	+0.09%	DDR5 SODIMM 32GB (16x 16Gb)
RDIMM 64GB (server)	$1,960.00	+0.82%	DDR5 RDIMM 64GB (32x 16Gb)
Retail DDR5 16GB module (6000 CL30)	$280.48	−0.76%	Retail DDR5 16GB Module (6000 CL30)
Retail DDR5 32GB kit (2x16, 6000 CL30)	$452.11	+1.50%	Retail DDR5 32GB Kit (2x16, 6000 CL30)
Retail DDR5 64GB kit (2x32, 6000 CL30)	$1,086.00	−0.06%	Retail DDR5 64GB Kit (2x32, 6000 CL30)
Retail NVMe SSD 1TB	$197.42	+0.23%	Retail NVMe SSD 1TB (market average)
Retail NVMe SSD 2TB	$374.07	−0.41%	Retail NVMe SSD 2TB (market average)
Retail NVMe SSD 4TB	$730.26	−0.45%	Retail NVMe SSD 4TB (market average)
3D TLC NAND 1Tb die	$17.87	+0.25%	3D TLC NAND 1Tb Die

The read this week: No fresh weekly decline in the retail index, so the three-week rule below keeps the verdict at wait if you can, buy small if you can't.

Update — October 18, 2026

Branded DDR5 spot chips eased -1.36% to $57.59; the retail 32 GB kit index slipped -3.70% to $447.98; DDR4 16Gb chips climbed +0.46% to $83.93; module-level quotes all moved this session: UDIMM5 16GB module +0.73%, SODIMM5 32GB module +1.72%, RDIMM 64GB -0.46% (all MemoryIndex data as of 2026-10-18).

Memory Grade	Price (USD)	WoW Change	What It Means
DDR5 16Gb chip (branded)	$57.59	−1.36%	DDR5 16Gb (2Gx8) 4800/5600
DDR4 16Gb chip	$83.93	+0.46%	DDR4 16Gb (2Gx8) 3200
DDR4 8Gb chip	$46.10	+1.36%	DDR4 8Gb (1Gx8) 3200
UDIMM5 16GB module (desktop DIMM quote)	$474.83	+0.73%	DDR5 UDIMM 16GB OEM (8x 16Gb)
SODIMM5 32GB module (laptop/mini-PC)	$932.25	+1.72%	DDR5 SODIMM 32GB (16x 16Gb)
RDIMM 64GB (server)	$1,944.00	−0.46%	DDR5 RDIMM 64GB (32x 16Gb)
Retail DDR5 16GB module (6000 CL30)	$283.73	+3.98%	Retail DDR5 16GB Module (6000 CL30)
Retail DDR5 32GB kit (2x16, 6000 CL30)	$447.98	−3.70%	Retail DDR5 32GB Kit (2x16, 6000 CL30)
Retail DDR5 64GB kit (2x32, 6000 CL30)	$1,092.00	−2.47%	Retail DDR5 64GB Kit (2x32, 6000 CL30)
Retail NVMe SSD 1TB	$196.77	−1.80%	Retail NVMe SSD 1TB (market average)
Retail NVMe SSD 2TB	$375.61	−0.01%	Retail NVMe SSD 2TB (market average)
Retail NVMe SSD 4TB	$735.05	−1.77%	Retail NVMe SSD 4TB (market average)
3D TLC NAND 1Tb die	$17.85	+1.38%	3D TLC NAND 1Tb Die

Update — October 17, 2026

Branded DDR5 spot chips rose +2.38% to $58.54; the retail 32 GB kit index rose +0.61% to $467.78; DDR4 16Gb chips eased -0.58% to $82.96; module-level quotes all moved this session: UDIMM5 16GB module +0.65%, SODIMM5 32GB module +0.68%, RDIMM 64GB -1.57% (all MemoryIndex data as of 2026-10-17).

Memory Grade	Price (USD)	WoW Change	What It Means
DDR5 16Gb chip (branded)	$58.54	+2.38%	DDR5 16Gb (2Gx8) 4800/5600
DDR4 16Gb chip	$82.96	−0.58%	DDR4 16Gb (2Gx8) 3200
DDR4 8Gb chip	$45.69	−1.70%	DDR4 8Gb (1Gx8) 3200
UDIMM5 16GB module (desktop DIMM quote)	$472.68	+0.65%	DDR5 UDIMM 16GB OEM (8x 16Gb)
SODIMM5 32GB module (laptop/mini-PC)	$920.90	+0.68%	DDR5 SODIMM 32GB (16x 16Gb)
RDIMM 64GB (server)	$1,953.00	−1.57%	DDR5 RDIMM 64GB (32x 16Gb)
Retail DDR5 16GB module (6000 CL30)	$273.67	−1.65%	Retail DDR5 16GB Module (6000 CL30)
Retail DDR5 32GB kit (2x16, 6000 CL30)	$467.78	+0.61%	Retail DDR5 32GB Kit (2x16, 6000 CL30)
Retail DDR5 64GB kit (2x32, 6000 CL30)	$1,126.00	+1.79%	Retail DDR5 64GB Kit (2x32, 6000 CL30)
Retail NVMe SSD 1TB	$200.15	+1.81%	Retail NVMe SSD 1TB (market average)
Retail NVMe SSD 2TB	$375.64	+0.37%	Retail NVMe SSD 2TB (market average)
Retail NVMe SSD 4TB	$749.65	+0.56%	Retail NVMe SSD 4TB (market average)
3D TLC NAND 1Tb die	$17.63	+0.38%	3D TLC NAND 1Tb Die

The read this week: No fresh weekly decline in the retail index, so the three-week rule below keeps the verdict at wait if you can, buy small if you can't.

Update — October 16, 2026

Branded DDR5 spot chips rose +1.10% to $57.34; the retail 32 GB kit index rose +2.54% to $467.72; DDR4 16Gb chips eased -2.44% to $82.86; module-level quotes all moved this session: UDIMM5 16GB module -1.91%, SODIMM5 32GB module -0.40%, RDIMM 64GB +0.69% (all MemoryIndex data as of 2026-10-16).

Memory Grade	Price (USD)	WoW Change	What It Means
DDR5 16Gb chip (branded)	$57.34	+1.10%	DDR5 16Gb (2Gx8) 4800/5600
DDR4 16Gb chip	$82.86	−2.44%	DDR4 16Gb (2Gx8) 3200
DDR4 8Gb chip	$46.69	+0.56%	DDR4 8Gb (1Gx8) 3200
UDIMM5 16GB module (desktop DIMM quote)	$470.92	−1.91%	DDR5 UDIMM 16GB OEM (8x 16Gb)
SODIMM5 32GB module (laptop/mini-PC)	$919.26	−0.40%	DDR5 SODIMM 32GB (16x 16Gb)
RDIMM 64GB (server)	$1,984.00	+0.69%	DDR5 RDIMM 64GB (32x 16Gb)
Retail DDR5 16GB module (6000 CL30)	$279.42	−1.48%	Retail DDR5 16GB Module (6000 CL30)
Retail DDR5 32GB kit (2x16, 6000 CL30)	$467.72	+2.54%	Retail DDR5 32GB Kit (2x16, 6000 CL30)
Retail DDR5 64GB kit (2x32, 6000 CL30)	$1,111.00	+2.07%	Retail DDR5 64GB Kit (2x32, 6000 CL30)
Retail NVMe SSD 1TB	$196.36	+0.35%	Retail NVMe SSD 1TB (market average)
Retail NVMe SSD 2TB	$374.25	−0.08%	Retail NVMe SSD 2TB (market average)
Retail NVMe SSD 4TB	$746.98	+0.88%	Retail NVMe SSD 4TB (market average)
3D TLC NAND 1Tb die	$17.59	−0.37%	3D TLC NAND 1Tb Die

The read this week: No fresh weekly decline in the retail index, so the three-week rule below keeps the verdict at wait if you can, buy small if you can't.

Update — October 15, 2026

Branded DDR5 spot chips rose +0.16% to $56.88; the retail 32 GB kit index rose +0.80% to $458.77; DDR4 16Gb chips eased -1.29% to $84.32; module-level quotes all moved this session: UDIMM5 16GB module +0.22%, SODIMM5 32GB module +0.76%, RDIMM 64GB +0.46% (all MemoryIndex data as of 2026-10-15).

Memory Grade	Price (USD)	WoW Change	What It Means
DDR5 16Gb chip (branded)	$56.88	+0.16%	DDR5 16Gb (2Gx8) 4800/5600
DDR4 16Gb chip	$84.32	−1.29%	DDR4 16Gb (2Gx8) 3200
DDR4 8Gb chip	$46.65	+4.06%	DDR4 8Gb (1Gx8) 3200
UDIMM5 16GB module (desktop DIMM quote)	$481.35	+0.22%	DDR5 UDIMM 16GB OEM (8x 16Gb)
SODIMM5 32GB module (laptop/mini-PC)	$927.67	+0.76%	DDR5 SODIMM 32GB (16x 16Gb)
RDIMM 64GB (server)	$1,970.00	+0.46%	DDR5 RDIMM 64GB (32x 16Gb)
Retail DDR5 16GB module (6000 CL30)	$284.70	+3.21%	Retail DDR5 16GB Module (6000 CL30)
Retail DDR5 32GB kit (2x16, 6000 CL30)	$458.77	+0.80%	Retail DDR5 32GB Kit (2x16, 6000 CL30)
Retail DDR5 64GB kit (2x32, 6000 CL30)	$1,094.00	−1.71%	Retail DDR5 64GB Kit (2x32, 6000 CL30)
Retail NVMe SSD 1TB	$195.47	−2.09%	Retail NVMe SSD 1TB (market average)
Retail NVMe SSD 2TB	$374.54	+0.16%	Retail NVMe SSD 2TB (market average)
Retail NVMe SSD 4TB	$741.97	−0.79%	Retail NVMe SSD 4TB (market average)
3D TLC NAND 1Tb die	$17.68	−0.52%	3D TLC NAND 1Tb Die

The read this week: No fresh weekly decline in the retail index, so the three-week rule below keeps the verdict at wait if you can, buy small if you can't.

Update — October 14, 2026

Branded DDR5 spot chips eased -1.22% to $56.95; the retail 32 GB kit index rose +2.03% to $457.84; DDR4 16Gb chips climbed +0.36% to $84.81; module-level quotes all moved this session: UDIMM5 16GB module +3.27%, SODIMM5 32GB module +0.74%, RDIMM 64GB -0.64% (all MemoryIndex data as of 2026-10-14).

Memory Grade	Price (USD)	WoW Change	What It Means
DDR5 16Gb chip (branded)	$56.95	−1.22%	DDR5 16Gb (2Gx8) 4800/5600
DDR4 16Gb chip	$84.81	+0.36%	DDR4 16Gb (2Gx8) 3200
DDR4 8Gb chip	$45.00	−1.94%	DDR4 8Gb (1Gx8) 3200
UDIMM5 16GB module (desktop DIMM quote)	$481.61	+3.27%	DDR5 UDIMM 16GB OEM (8x 16Gb)
SODIMM5 32GB module (laptop/mini-PC)	$925.22	+0.74%	DDR5 SODIMM 32GB (16x 16Gb)
RDIMM 64GB (server)	$1,961.00	−0.64%	DDR5 RDIMM 64GB (32x 16Gb)
Retail DDR5 16GB module (6000 CL30)	$276.81	−1.99%	Retail DDR5 16GB Module (6000 CL30)
Retail DDR5 32GB kit (2x16, 6000 CL30)	$457.84	+2.03%	Retail DDR5 32GB Kit (2x16, 6000 CL30)
Retail DDR5 64GB kit (2x32, 6000 CL30)	$1,118.00	−2.07%	Retail DDR5 64GB Kit (2x32, 6000 CL30)
Retail NVMe SSD 1TB	$199.42	−0.75%	Retail NVMe SSD 1TB (market average)
Retail NVMe SSD 2TB	$373.93	−2.22%	Retail NVMe SSD 2TB (market average)
Retail NVMe SSD 4TB	$749.28	+0.92%	Retail NVMe SSD 4TB (market average)
3D TLC NAND 1Tb die	$17.80	+0.53%	3D TLC NAND 1Tb Die

The read this week: No fresh weekly decline in the retail index, so the three-week rule below keeps the verdict at wait if you can, buy small if you can't.

Update — October 13, 2026

Branded DDR5 spot chips rose +0.53% to $57.82; the retail 32 GB kit index slipped -1.04% to $451.26; DDR4 16Gb chips eased -0.38% to $83.92; module-level quotes all moved this session: UDIMM5 16GB module -1.62%, SODIMM5 32GB module +1.17%, RDIMM 64GB +0.18% (all MemoryIndex data as of 2026-10-13).

Memory Grade	Price (USD)	WoW Change	What It Means
DDR5 16Gb chip (branded)	$57.82	+0.53%	DDR5 16Gb (2Gx8) 4800/5600
DDR4 16Gb chip	$83.92	−0.38%	DDR4 16Gb (2Gx8) 3200
DDR4 8Gb chip	$46.11	+0.29%	DDR4 8Gb (1Gx8) 3200
UDIMM5 16GB module (desktop DIMM quote)	$467.38	−1.62%	DDR5 UDIMM 16GB OEM (8x 16Gb)
SODIMM5 32GB module (laptop/mini-PC)	$922.95	+1.17%	DDR5 SODIMM 32GB (16x 16Gb)
RDIMM 64GB (server)	$1,974.00	+0.18%	DDR5 RDIMM 64GB (32x 16Gb)
Retail DDR5 16GB module (6000 CL30)	$283.51	+0.16%	Retail DDR5 16GB Module (6000 CL30)
Retail DDR5 32GB kit (2x16, 6000 CL30)	$451.26	−1.04%	Retail DDR5 32GB Kit (2x16, 6000 CL30)
Retail DDR5 64GB kit (2x32, 6000 CL30)	$1,147.00	+4.14%	Retail DDR5 64GB Kit (2x32, 6000 CL30)
Retail NVMe SSD 1TB	$200.71	+0.34%	Retail NVMe SSD 1TB (market average)
Retail NVMe SSD 2TB	$382.34	−0.26%	Retail NVMe SSD 2TB (market average)
Retail NVMe SSD 4TB	$743.93	+0.39%	Retail NVMe SSD 4TB (market average)
3D TLC NAND 1Tb die	$17.74	−1.28%	3D TLC NAND 1Tb Die

Update — October 12, 2026

Branded DDR5 spot chips eased -0.61% to $57.68; the retail 32 GB kit index slipped -0.93% to $458.82; DDR4 16Gb chips climbed +0.44% to $83.65; module-level quotes all moved this session: UDIMM5 16GB module -0.19%, SODIMM5 32GB module -0.17%, RDIMM 64GB +0.14% (all MemoryIndex data as of 2026-10-12).

Memory Grade	Price (USD)	WoW Change	What It Means
DDR5 16Gb chip (branded)	$57.68	−0.61%	DDR5 16Gb (2Gx8) 4800/5600
DDR4 16Gb chip	$83.65	+0.44%	DDR4 16Gb (2Gx8) 3200
DDR4 8Gb chip	$46.19	+0.55%	DDR4 8Gb (1Gx8) 3200
UDIMM5 16GB module (desktop DIMM quote)	$476.41	−0.19%	DDR5 UDIMM 16GB OEM (8x 16Gb)
SODIMM5 32GB module (laptop/mini-PC)	$916.73	−0.17%	DDR5 SODIMM 32GB (16x 16Gb)
RDIMM 64GB (server)	$1,970.00	+0.14%	DDR5 RDIMM 64GB (32x 16Gb)
Retail DDR5 16GB module (6000 CL30)	$284.19	+0.95%	Retail DDR5 16GB Module (6000 CL30)
Retail DDR5 32GB kit (2x16, 6000 CL30)	$458.82	−0.93%	Retail DDR5 32GB Kit (2x16, 6000 CL30)
Retail DDR5 64GB kit (2x32, 6000 CL30)	$1,106.00	−0.51%	Retail DDR5 64GB Kit (2x32, 6000 CL30)
Retail NVMe SSD 1TB	$199.84	+1.23%	Retail NVMe SSD 1TB (market average)
Retail NVMe SSD 2TB	$383.33	+0.84%	Retail NVMe SSD 2TB (market average)
Retail NVMe SSD 4TB	$742.53	+1.98%	Retail NVMe SSD 4TB (market average)
3D TLC NAND 1Tb die	$17.99	+0.34%	3D TLC NAND 1Tb Die

Update — October 11, 2026

Branded DDR5 spot chips rose +0.49% to $58.20; the retail 32 GB kit index rose +2.27% to $465.84; DDR4 16Gb chips eased -1.90% to $82.70; module-level quotes all moved this session: UDIMM5 16GB module +2.20%, SODIMM5 32GB module +0.94%, RDIMM 64GB +0.43% (all MemoryIndex data as of 2026-10-11).

Memory Grade	Price (USD)	WoW Change	What It Means
DDR5 16Gb chip (branded)	$58.20	+0.49%	DDR5 16Gb (2Gx8) 4800/5600
DDR4 16Gb chip	$82.70	−1.90%	DDR4 16Gb (2Gx8) 3200
DDR4 8Gb chip	$46.15	+0.15%	DDR4 8Gb (1Gx8) 3200
UDIMM5 16GB module (desktop DIMM quote)	$478.67	+2.20%	DDR5 UDIMM 16GB OEM (8x 16Gb)
SODIMM5 32GB module (laptop/mini-PC)	$922.99	+0.94%	DDR5 SODIMM 32GB (16x 16Gb)
RDIMM 64GB (server)	$1,967.00	+0.43%	DDR5 RDIMM 64GB (32x 16Gb)
Retail DDR5 16GB module (6000 CL30)	$282.66	+1.06%	Retail DDR5 16GB Module (6000 CL30)
Retail DDR5 32GB kit (2x16, 6000 CL30)	$465.84	+2.27%	Retail DDR5 32GB Kit (2x16, 6000 CL30)
Retail DDR5 64GB kit (2x32, 6000 CL30)	$1,118.00	−0.26%	Retail DDR5 64GB Kit (2x32, 6000 CL30)
Retail NVMe SSD 1TB	$197.20	+0.51%	Retail NVMe SSD 1TB (market average)
Retail NVMe SSD 2TB	$380.14	+2.22%	Retail NVMe SSD 2TB (market average)
Retail NVMe SSD 4TB	$729.33	−0.41%	Retail NVMe SSD 4TB (market average)
3D TLC NAND 1Tb die	$17.96	+0.43%	3D TLC NAND 1Tb Die

The read this week: No fresh weekly decline in the retail index, so the three-week rule below keeps the verdict at wait if you can, buy small if you can't.

Update — October 10, 2026

Branded DDR5 spot chips rose +0.72% to $58.09; the retail 32 GB kit index rose +2.74% to $458.13; DDR4 16Gb chips eased -1.25% to $83.70; module-level quotes all moved this session: UDIMM5 16GB module -1.09%, SODIMM5 32GB module -1.57%, RDIMM 64GB +0.89% (all MemoryIndex data as of 2026-10-10).

Memory Grade	Price (USD)	WoW Change	What It Means
DDR5 16Gb chip (branded)	$58.09	+0.72%	DDR5 16Gb (2Gx8) 4800/5600
DDR4 16Gb chip	$83.70	−1.25%	DDR4 16Gb (2Gx8) 3200
DDR4 8Gb chip	$46.30	+3.16%	DDR4 8Gb (1Gx8) 3200
UDIMM5 16GB module (desktop DIMM quote)	$469.55	−1.09%	DDR5 UDIMM 16GB OEM (8x 16Gb)
SODIMM5 32GB module (laptop/mini-PC)	$918.92	−1.57%	DDR5 SODIMM 32GB (16x 16Gb)
RDIMM 64GB (server)	$1,959.00	+0.89%	DDR5 RDIMM 64GB (32x 16Gb)
Retail DDR5 16GB module (6000 CL30)	$280.81	+0.13%	Retail DDR5 16GB Module (6000 CL30)
Retail DDR5 32GB kit (2x16, 6000 CL30)	$458.13	+2.74%	Retail DDR5 32GB Kit (2x16, 6000 CL30)
Retail DDR5 64GB kit (2x32, 6000 CL30)	$1,126.00	+1.30%	Retail DDR5 64GB Kit (2x32, 6000 CL30)
Retail NVMe SSD 1TB	$196.01	−0.30%	Retail NVMe SSD 1TB (market average)
Retail NVMe SSD 2TB	$371.75	−1.64%	Retail NVMe SSD 2TB (market average)
Retail NVMe SSD 4TB	$733.82	+0.53%	Retail NVMe SSD 4TB (market average)
3D TLC NAND 1Tb die	$17.91	+1.86%	3D TLC NAND 1Tb Die

The read this week: No fresh weekly decline in the retail index, so the three-week rule below keeps the verdict at wait if you can, buy small if you can't.

Update — October 9, 2026

Branded DDR5 spot chips rose +1.29% to $57.84; the retail 32 GB kit index slipped -0.33% to $448.26; DDR4 16Gb chips climbed +0.03% to $84.17; module-level quotes all moved this session: UDIMM5 16GB module +0.89%, SODIMM5 32GB module +0.96%, RDIMM 64GB +0.26% (all MemoryIndex data as of 2026-10-09).

Memory Grade	Price (USD)	WoW Change	What It Means
DDR5 16Gb chip (branded)	$57.84	+1.29%	DDR5 16Gb (2Gx8) 4800/5600
DDR4 16Gb chip	$84.17	+0.03%	DDR4 16Gb (2Gx8) 3200
DDR4 8Gb chip	$45.06	−0.12%	DDR4 8Gb (1Gx8) 3200
UDIMM5 16GB module (desktop DIMM quote)	$476.07	+0.89%	DDR5 UDIMM 16GB OEM (8x 16Gb)
SODIMM5 32GB module (laptop/mini-PC)	$938.16	+0.96%	DDR5 SODIMM 32GB (16x 16Gb)
RDIMM 64GB (server)	$1,942.00	+0.26%	DDR5 RDIMM 64GB (32x 16Gb)
Retail DDR5 16GB module (6000 CL30)	$281.58	−1.11%	Retail DDR5 16GB Module (6000 CL30)
Retail DDR5 32GB kit (2x16, 6000 CL30)	$448.26	−0.33%	Retail DDR5 32GB Kit (2x16, 6000 CL30)
Retail DDR5 64GB kit (2x32, 6000 CL30)	$1,117.00	−0.30%	Retail DDR5 64GB Kit (2x32, 6000 CL30)
Retail NVMe SSD 1TB	$196.40	−0.55%	Retail NVMe SSD 1TB (market average)
Retail NVMe SSD 2TB	$377.97	−0.83%	Retail NVMe SSD 2TB (market average)
Retail NVMe SSD 4TB	$731.41	−1.13%	Retail NVMe SSD 4TB (market average)
3D TLC NAND 1Tb die	$17.60	−1.72%	3D TLC NAND 1Tb Die

Update — October 8, 2026

Branded DDR5 spot chips eased -0.07% to $57.26; the retail 32 GB kit index slipped -0.12% to $452.55; DDR4 16Gb chips eased -2.04% to $83.55; module-level quotes all moved this session: UDIMM5 16GB module +0.18%, SODIMM5 32GB module +0.47%, RDIMM 64GB -0.98% (all MemoryIndex data as of 2026-10-08).

Memory Grade	Price (USD)	WoW Change	What It Means
DDR5 16Gb chip (branded)	$57.26	−0.07%	DDR5 16Gb (2Gx8) 4800/5600
DDR4 16Gb chip	$83.55	−2.04%	DDR4 16Gb (2Gx8) 3200
DDR4 8Gb chip	$45.33	−0.13%	DDR4 8Gb (1Gx8) 3200
UDIMM5 16GB module (desktop DIMM quote)	$473.15	+0.18%	DDR5 UDIMM 16GB OEM (8x 16Gb)
SODIMM5 32GB module (laptop/mini-PC)	$933.84	+0.47%	DDR5 SODIMM 32GB (16x 16Gb)
RDIMM 64GB (server)	$1,937.00	−0.98%	DDR5 RDIMM 64GB (32x 16Gb)
Retail DDR5 16GB module (6000 CL30)	$285.84	+1.63%	Retail DDR5 16GB Module (6000 CL30)
Retail DDR5 32GB kit (2x16, 6000 CL30)	$452.55	−0.12%	Retail DDR5 32GB Kit (2x16, 6000 CL30)
Retail DDR5 64GB kit (2x32, 6000 CL30)	$1,126.00	+0.80%	Retail DDR5 64GB Kit (2x32, 6000 CL30)
Retail NVMe SSD 1TB	$197.29	−1.06%	Retail NVMe SSD 1TB (market average)
Retail NVMe SSD 2TB	$381.11	+1.95%	Retail NVMe SSD 2TB (market average)
Retail NVMe SSD 4TB	$741.28	−0.08%	Retail NVMe SSD 4TB (market average)
3D TLC NAND 1Tb die	$17.94	+0.47%	3D TLC NAND 1Tb Die

Update — October 7, 2026

Branded DDR5 spot chips rose +1.17% to $57.46; the retail 32 GB kit index slipped -2.55% to $455.86; DDR4 16Gb chips eased -0.50% to $84.67; module-level quotes all eased this session: UDIMM5 16GB module -0.25%, SODIMM5 32GB module -0.34%, RDIMM 64GB -0.22% (all MemoryIndex data as of 2026-10-07).

Memory Grade	Price (USD)	WoW Change	What It Means
DDR5 16Gb chip (branded)	$57.46	+1.17%	DDR5 16Gb (2Gx8) 4800/5600
DDR4 16Gb chip	$84.67	−0.50%	DDR4 16Gb (2Gx8) 3200
DDR4 8Gb chip	$45.61	+0.34%	DDR4 8Gb (1Gx8) 3200
UDIMM5 16GB module (desktop DIMM quote)	$473.63	−0.25%	DDR5 UDIMM 16GB OEM (8x 16Gb)
SODIMM5 32GB module (laptop/mini-PC)	$934.12	−0.34%	DDR5 SODIMM 32GB (16x 16Gb)
RDIMM 64GB (server)	$1,956.00	−0.22%	DDR5 RDIMM 64GB (32x 16Gb)
Retail DDR5 16GB module (6000 CL30)	$282.39	+2.18%	Retail DDR5 16GB Module (6000 CL30)
Retail DDR5 32GB kit (2x16, 6000 CL30)	$455.86	−2.55%	Retail DDR5 32GB Kit (2x16, 6000 CL30)
Retail DDR5 64GB kit (2x32, 6000 CL30)	$1,123.00	+0.84%	Retail DDR5 64GB Kit (2x32, 6000 CL30)
Retail NVMe SSD 1TB	$199.19	−1.42%	Retail NVMe SSD 1TB (market average)
Retail NVMe SSD 2TB	$373.76	+1.14%	Retail NVMe SSD 2TB (market average)
Retail NVMe SSD 4TB	$743.35	+0.56%	Retail NVMe SSD 4TB (market average)
3D TLC NAND 1Tb die	$17.88	+0.11%	3D TLC NAND 1Tb Die

Update — October 6, 2026

Branded DDR5 spot chips eased -0.36% to $56.96; the retail 32 GB kit index rose +0.35% to $470.37; DDR4 16Gb chips climbed +0.80% to $84.51; module-level quotes all moved this session: UDIMM5 16GB module +0.56%, SODIMM5 32GB module +2.49%, RDIMM 64GB +0.18% (all MemoryIndex data as of 2026-10-06).

Memory Grade	Price (USD)	WoW Change	What It Means
DDR5 16Gb chip (branded)	$56.96	−0.36%	DDR5 16Gb (2Gx8) 4800/5600
DDR4 16Gb chip	$84.51	+0.80%	DDR4 16Gb (2Gx8) 3200
DDR4 8Gb chip	$45.66	+0.57%	DDR4 8Gb (1Gx8) 3200
UDIMM5 16GB module (desktop DIMM quote)	$476.17	+0.56%	DDR5 UDIMM 16GB OEM (8x 16Gb)
SODIMM5 32GB module (laptop/mini-PC)	$941.90	+2.49%	DDR5 SODIMM 32GB (16x 16Gb)
RDIMM 64GB (server)	$1,960.00	+0.18%	DDR5 RDIMM 64GB (32x 16Gb)
Retail DDR5 16GB module (6000 CL30)	$277.39	−1.40%	Retail DDR5 16GB Module (6000 CL30)
Retail DDR5 32GB kit (2x16, 6000 CL30)	$470.37	+0.35%	Retail DDR5 32GB Kit (2x16, 6000 CL30)
Retail DDR5 64GB kit (2x32, 6000 CL30)	$1,119.00	−2.21%	Retail DDR5 64GB Kit (2x32, 6000 CL30)
Retail NVMe SSD 1TB	$201.81	+0.96%	Retail NVMe SSD 1TB (market average)
Retail NVMe SSD 2TB	$369.45	−1.03%	Retail NVMe SSD 2TB (market average)
Retail NVMe SSD 4TB	$740.70	−0.14%	Retail NVMe SSD 4TB (market average)
3D TLC NAND 1Tb die	$17.89	+0.22%	3D TLC NAND 1Tb Die

Update — October 5, 2026

Branded DDR5 spot chips rose +1.48% to $57.33; the retail 32 GB kit index rose +0.84% to $471.51; DDR4 16Gb chips climbed +0.68% to $83.26; module-level quotes all moved this session: UDIMM5 16GB module -1.12%, SODIMM5 32GB module +1.70%, RDIMM 64GB +0.30% (all MemoryIndex data as of 2026-10-05).

Memory Grade	Price (USD)	WoW Change	What It Means
DDR5 16Gb chip (branded)	$57.33	+1.48%	DDR5 16Gb (2Gx8) 4800/5600
DDR4 16Gb chip	$83.26	+0.68%	DDR4 16Gb (2Gx8) 3200
DDR4 8Gb chip	$45.62	−0.53%	DDR4 8Gb (1Gx8) 3200
UDIMM5 16GB module (desktop DIMM quote)	$474.85	−1.12%	DDR5 UDIMM 16GB OEM (8x 16Gb)
SODIMM5 32GB module (laptop/mini-PC)	$923.42	+1.70%	DDR5 SODIMM 32GB (16x 16Gb)
RDIMM 64GB (server)	$1,956.00	+0.30%	DDR5 RDIMM 64GB (32x 16Gb)
Retail DDR5 16GB module (6000 CL30)	$282.44	−1.57%	Retail DDR5 16GB Module (6000 CL30)
Retail DDR5 32GB kit (2x16, 6000 CL30)	$471.51	+0.84%	Retail DDR5 32GB Kit (2x16, 6000 CL30)
Retail DDR5 64GB kit (2x32, 6000 CL30)	$1,149.00	+0.86%	Retail DDR5 64GB Kit (2x32, 6000 CL30)
Retail NVMe SSD 1TB	$199.70	+1.43%	Retail NVMe SSD 1TB (market average)
Retail NVMe SSD 2TB	$373.35	−3.04%	Retail NVMe SSD 2TB (market average)
Retail NVMe SSD 4TB	$743.20	−0.07%	Retail NVMe SSD 4TB (market average)
3D TLC NAND 1Tb die	$17.87	−0.47%	3D TLC NAND 1Tb Die

The read this week: No fresh weekly decline in the retail index, so the three-week rule below keeps the verdict at wait if you can, buy small if you can't.

Update — October 4, 2026

Branded DDR5 spot chips eased -0.21% to $56.65; the retail 32 GB kit index rose +1.44% to $470.41; DDR4 16Gb chips eased -2.16% to $82.10; module-level quotes all moved this session: UDIMM5 16GB module +0.41%, SODIMM5 32GB module -1.51%, RDIMM 64GB -0.12% (all MemoryIndex data as of 2026-10-04).

Memory Grade	Price (USD)	WoW Change	What It Means
DDR5 16Gb chip (branded)	$56.65	−0.21%	DDR5 16Gb (2Gx8) 4800/5600
DDR4 16Gb chip	$82.10	−2.16%	DDR4 16Gb (2Gx8) 3200
DDR4 8Gb chip	$46.08	+0.62%	DDR4 8Gb (1Gx8) 3200
UDIMM5 16GB module (desktop DIMM quote)	$481.51	+0.41%	DDR5 UDIMM 16GB OEM (8x 16Gb)
SODIMM5 32GB module (laptop/mini-PC)	$912.25	−1.51%	DDR5 SODIMM 32GB (16x 16Gb)
RDIMM 64GB (server)	$1,950.00	−0.12%	DDR5 RDIMM 64GB (32x 16Gb)
Retail DDR5 16GB module (6000 CL30)	$287.97	+2.13%	Retail DDR5 16GB Module (6000 CL30)
Retail DDR5 32GB kit (2x16, 6000 CL30)	$470.41	+1.44%	Retail DDR5 32GB Kit (2x16, 6000 CL30)
Retail DDR5 64GB kit (2x32, 6000 CL30)	$1,145.00	+1.14%	Retail DDR5 64GB Kit (2x32, 6000 CL30)
Retail NVMe SSD 1TB	$196.67	−0.51%	Retail NVMe SSD 1TB (market average)
Retail NVMe SSD 2TB	$384.83	−0.49%	Retail NVMe SSD 2TB (market average)
Retail NVMe SSD 4TB	$745.19	+0.60%	Retail NVMe SSD 4TB (market average)
3D TLC NAND 1Tb die	$17.99	+1.31%	3D TLC NAND 1Tb Die

The read this week: No fresh weekly decline in the retail index, so the three-week rule below keeps the verdict at wait if you can, buy small if you can't.

Update — October 3, 2026

Branded DDR5 spot chips eased -1.09% to $56.94; the retail 32 GB kit index rose +0.74% to $466.54; DDR4 16Gb chips eased -2.21% to $83.32; module-level quotes all moved this session: UDIMM5 16GB module +0.76%, SODIMM5 32GB module -0.20%, RDIMM 64GB -1.21% (all MemoryIndex data as of 2026-10-03).

Memory Grade	Price (USD)	WoW Change	What It Means
DDR5 16Gb chip (branded)	$56.94	−1.09%	DDR5 16Gb (2Gx8) 4800/5600
DDR4 16Gb chip	$83.32	−2.21%	DDR4 16Gb (2Gx8) 3200
DDR4 8Gb chip	$46.01	−0.95%	DDR4 8Gb (1Gx8) 3200
UDIMM5 16GB module (desktop DIMM quote)	$480.90	+0.76%	DDR5 UDIMM 16GB OEM (8x 16Gb)
SODIMM5 32GB module (laptop/mini-PC)	$930.98	−0.20%	DDR5 SODIMM 32GB (16x 16Gb)
RDIMM 64GB (server)	$1,953.00	−1.21%	DDR5 RDIMM 64GB (32x 16Gb)
Retail DDR5 16GB module (6000 CL30)	$283.12	+2.29%	Retail DDR5 16GB Module (6000 CL30)
Retail DDR5 32GB kit (2x16, 6000 CL30)	$466.54	+0.74%	Retail DDR5 32GB Kit (2x16, 6000 CL30)
Retail DDR5 64GB kit (2x32, 6000 CL30)	$1,138.00	+1.13%	Retail DDR5 64GB Kit (2x32, 6000 CL30)
Retail NVMe SSD 1TB	$197.47	−0.35%	Retail NVMe SSD 1TB (market average)
Retail NVMe SSD 2TB	$386.67	+1.10%	Retail NVMe SSD 2TB (market average)
Retail NVMe SSD 4TB	$742.20	+1.47%	Retail NVMe SSD 4TB (market average)
3D TLC NAND 1Tb die	$17.78	+1.87%	3D TLC NAND 1Tb Die

The read this week: No fresh weekly decline in the retail index, so the three-week rule below keeps the verdict at wait if you can, buy small if you can't.

Update — October 2, 2026

Branded DDR5 spot chips rose +0.65% to $57.74; the retail 32 GB kit index rose +0.23% to $465.90; DDR4 16Gb chips climbed +0.17% to $84.59; module-level quotes all moved this session: UDIMM5 16GB module +1.91%, SODIMM5 32GB module +1.65%, RDIMM 64GB +0.61% (all MemoryIndex data as of 2026-10-02).

Memory Grade	Price (USD)	WoW Change	What It Means
DDR5 16Gb chip (branded)	$57.74	+0.65%	DDR5 16Gb (2Gx8) 4800/5600
DDR4 16Gb chip	$84.59	+0.17%	DDR4 16Gb (2Gx8) 3200
DDR4 8Gb chip	$46.66	−0.23%	DDR4 8Gb (1Gx8) 3200
UDIMM5 16GB module (desktop DIMM quote)	$478.61	+1.91%	DDR5 UDIMM 16GB OEM (8x 16Gb)
SODIMM5 32GB module (laptop/mini-PC)	$937.49	+1.65%	DDR5 SODIMM 32GB (16x 16Gb)
RDIMM 64GB (server)	$1,976.00	+0.61%	DDR5 RDIMM 64GB (32x 16Gb)
Retail DDR5 16GB module (6000 CL30)	$277.80	−1.16%	Retail DDR5 16GB Module (6000 CL30)
Retail DDR5 32GB kit (2x16, 6000 CL30)	$465.90	+0.23%	Retail DDR5 32GB Kit (2x16, 6000 CL30)
Retail DDR5 64GB kit (2x32, 6000 CL30)	$1,131.00	+1.73%	Retail DDR5 64GB Kit (2x32, 6000 CL30)
Retail NVMe SSD 1TB	$197.96	+0.18%	Retail NVMe SSD 1TB (market average)
Retail NVMe SSD 2TB	$382.52	+2.11%	Retail NVMe SSD 2TB (market average)
Retail NVMe SSD 4TB	$732.77	−0.95%	Retail NVMe SSD 4TB (market average)
3D TLC NAND 1Tb die	$17.47	−0.72%	3D TLC NAND 1Tb Die

Update — October 1, 2026

Branded DDR5 spot chips eased -0.37% to $57.53; the retail 32 GB kit index rose +3.46% to $467.62; DDR4 16Gb chips eased -2.86% to $83.86; module-level quotes all moved this session: UDIMM5 16GB module -1.18%, SODIMM5 32GB module +2.20%, RDIMM 64GB -0.67% (all MemoryIndex data as of 2026-10-01).

Memory Grade	Price (USD)	WoW Change	What It Means
DDR5 16Gb chip (branded)	$57.53	−0.37%	DDR5 16Gb (2Gx8) 4800/5600
DDR4 16Gb chip	$83.86	−2.86%	DDR4 16Gb (2Gx8) 3200
DDR4 8Gb chip	$46.98	+1.86%	DDR4 8Gb (1Gx8) 3200
UDIMM5 16GB module (desktop DIMM quote)	$470.86	−1.18%	DDR5 UDIMM 16GB OEM (8x 16Gb)
SODIMM5 32GB module (laptop/mini-PC)	$926.76	+2.20%	DDR5 SODIMM 32GB (16x 16Gb)
RDIMM 64GB (server)	$1,965.00	−0.67%	DDR5 RDIMM 64GB (32x 16Gb)
Retail DDR5 16GB module (6000 CL30)	$282.19	+0.29%	Retail DDR5 16GB Module (6000 CL30)
Retail DDR5 32GB kit (2x16, 6000 CL30)	$467.62	+3.46%	Retail DDR5 32GB Kit (2x16, 6000 CL30)
Retail DDR5 64GB kit (2x32, 6000 CL30)	$1,117.00	+1.67%	Retail DDR5 64GB Kit (2x32, 6000 CL30)
Retail NVMe SSD 1TB	$197.41	−0.75%	Retail NVMe SSD 1TB (market average)
Retail NVMe SSD 2TB	$374.55	−1.85%	Retail NVMe SSD 2TB (market average)
Retail NVMe SSD 4TB	$741.29	+1.79%	Retail NVMe SSD 4TB (market average)
3D TLC NAND 1Tb die	$17.63	−2.17%	3D TLC NAND 1Tb Die

The read this week: No fresh weekly decline in the retail index, so the three-week rule below keeps the verdict at wait if you can, buy small if you can't.

Update — September 30, 2026

Branded DDR5 spot chips rose +0.36% to $57.91; the retail 32 GB kit index slipped -0.70% to $454.44; DDR4 16Gb chips climbed +2.75% to $85.67; module-level quotes all moved this session: UDIMM5 16GB module -1.33%, SODIMM5 32GB module -1.53%, RDIMM 64GB +0.99% (all MemoryIndex data as of 2026-09-30).

Memory Grade	Price (USD)	WoW Change	What It Means
DDR5 16Gb chip (branded)	$57.91	+0.36%	DDR5 16Gb (2Gx8) 4800/5600
DDR4 16Gb chip	$85.67	+2.75%	DDR4 16Gb (2Gx8) 3200
DDR4 8Gb chip	$46.34	+0.67%	DDR4 8Gb (1Gx8) 3200
UDIMM5 16GB module (desktop DIMM quote)	$477.81	−1.33%	DDR5 UDIMM 16GB OEM (8x 16Gb)
SODIMM5 32GB module (laptop/mini-PC)	$910.91	−1.53%	DDR5 SODIMM 32GB (16x 16Gb)
RDIMM 64GB (server)	$1,978.00	+0.99%	DDR5 RDIMM 64GB (32x 16Gb)
Retail DDR5 16GB module (6000 CL30)	$282.50	+0.48%	Retail DDR5 16GB Module (6000 CL30)
Retail DDR5 32GB kit (2x16, 6000 CL30)	$454.44	−0.70%	Retail DDR5 32GB Kit (2x16, 6000 CL30)
Retail DDR5 64GB kit (2x32, 6000 CL30)	$1,104.00	+0.40%	Retail DDR5 64GB Kit (2x32, 6000 CL30)
Retail NVMe SSD 1TB	$198.69	+0.23%	Retail NVMe SSD 1TB (market average)
Retail NVMe SSD 2TB	$381.56	−0.03%	Retail NVMe SSD 2TB (market average)
Retail NVMe SSD 4TB	$729.46	−0.16%	Retail NVMe SSD 4TB (market average)
3D TLC NAND 1Tb die	$18.04	+0.67%	3D TLC NAND 1Tb Die

Update — September 29, 2026

Branded DDR5 spot chips eased -0.76% to $57.87; the retail 32 GB kit index slipped -1.63% to $460.43; DDR4 16Gb chips climbed +0.81% to $82.78; module-level quotes all moved this session: UDIMM5 16GB module +0.54%, SODIMM5 32GB module -0.78%, RDIMM 64GB +0.30% (all MemoryIndex data as of 2026-09-29).

Memory Grade	Price (USD)	WoW Change	What It Means
DDR5 16Gb chip (branded)	$57.87	−0.76%	DDR5 16Gb (2Gx8) 4800/5600
DDR4 16Gb chip	$82.78	+0.81%	DDR4 16Gb (2Gx8) 3200
DDR4 8Gb chip	$46.25	+2.34%	DDR4 8Gb (1Gx8) 3200
UDIMM5 16GB module (desktop DIMM quote)	$485.46	+0.54%	DDR5 UDIMM 16GB OEM (8x 16Gb)
SODIMM5 32GB module (laptop/mini-PC)	$929.78	−0.78%	DDR5 SODIMM 32GB (16x 16Gb)
RDIMM 64GB (server)	$1,958.00	+0.30%	DDR5 RDIMM 64GB (32x 16Gb)
Retail DDR5 16GB module (6000 CL30)	$282.28	+0.26%	Retail DDR5 16GB Module (6000 CL30)
Retail DDR5 32GB kit (2x16, 6000 CL30)	$460.43	−1.63%	Retail DDR5 32GB Kit (2x16, 6000 CL30)
Retail DDR5 64GB kit (2x32, 6000 CL30)	$1,105.00	−1.11%	Retail DDR5 64GB Kit (2x32, 6000 CL30)
Retail NVMe SSD 1TB	$198.04	−0.92%	Retail NVMe SSD 1TB (market average)
Retail NVMe SSD 2TB	$381.67	+1.90%	Retail NVMe SSD 2TB (market average)
Retail NVMe SSD 4TB	$732.14	+0.03%	Retail NVMe SSD 4TB (market average)
3D TLC NAND 1Tb die	$17.95	+0.07%	3D TLC NAND 1Tb Die

Update — September 28, 2026

Branded DDR5 spot chips eased -1.05% to $58.48; the retail 32 GB kit index rose +1.95% to $470.69; DDR4 16Gb chips eased -0.43% to $81.52; module-level quotes all moved this session: UDIMM5 16GB module +1.18%, SODIMM5 32GB module +1.49%, RDIMM 64GB -0.41% (all MemoryIndex data as of 2026-09-28).

Memory Grade	Price (USD)	WoW Change	What It Means
DDR5 16Gb chip (branded)	$58.48	−1.05%	DDR5 16Gb (2Gx8) 4800/5600
DDR4 16Gb chip	$81.52	−0.43%	DDR4 16Gb (2Gx8) 3200
DDR4 8Gb chip	$45.39	−1.67%	DDR4 8Gb (1Gx8) 3200
UDIMM5 16GB module (desktop DIMM quote)	$484.21	+1.18%	DDR5 UDIMM 16GB OEM (8x 16Gb)
SODIMM5 32GB module (laptop/mini-PC)	$941.73	+1.49%	DDR5 SODIMM 32GB (16x 16Gb)
RDIMM 64GB (server)	$1,953.00	−0.41%	DDR5 RDIMM 64GB (32x 16Gb)
Retail DDR5 16GB module (6000 CL30)	$282.68	+2.71%	Retail DDR5 16GB Module (6000 CL30)
Retail DDR5 32GB kit (2x16, 6000 CL30)	$470.69	+1.95%	Retail DDR5 32GB Kit (2x16, 6000 CL30)
Retail DDR5 64GB kit (2x32, 6000 CL30)	$1,123.00	+2.25%	Retail DDR5 64GB Kit (2x32, 6000 CL30)
Retail NVMe SSD 1TB	$199.66	+1.64%	Retail NVMe SSD 1TB (market average)
Retail NVMe SSD 2TB	$374.49	−0.75%	Retail NVMe SSD 2TB (market average)
Retail NVMe SSD 4TB	$733.39	+1.02%	Retail NVMe SSD 4TB (market average)
3D TLC NAND 1Tb die	$17.96	−0.95%	3D TLC NAND 1Tb Die

The read this week: No fresh weekly decline in the retail index, so the three-week rule below keeps the verdict at wait if you can, buy small if you can't.

Update — September 27, 2026

Branded DDR5 spot chips rose +1.65% to $59.25; the retail 32 GB kit index rose +2.20% to $464.48; DDR4 16Gb chips eased -1.77% to $81.29; module-level quotes all moved this session: UDIMM5 16GB module +1.78%, SODIMM5 32GB module +0.30%, RDIMM 64GB +0.24% (all MemoryIndex data as of 2026-09-27).

Memory Grade	Price (USD)	WoW Change	What It Means
DDR5 16Gb chip (branded)	$59.25	+1.65%	DDR5 16Gb (2Gx8) 4800/5600
DDR4 16Gb chip	$81.29	−1.77%	DDR4 16Gb (2Gx8) 3200
DDR4 8Gb chip	$46.37	+1.17%	DDR4 8Gb (1Gx8) 3200
UDIMM5 16GB module (desktop DIMM quote)	$479.93	+1.78%	DDR5 UDIMM 16GB OEM (8x 16Gb)
SODIMM5 32GB module (laptop/mini-PC)	$932.56	+0.30%	DDR5 SODIMM 32GB (16x 16Gb)
RDIMM 64GB (server)	$1,961.00	+0.24%	DDR5 RDIMM 64GB (32x 16Gb)
Retail DDR5 16GB module (6000 CL30)	$276.18	−1.00%	Retail DDR5 16GB Module (6000 CL30)
Retail DDR5 32GB kit (2x16, 6000 CL30)	$464.48	+2.20%	Retail DDR5 32GB Kit (2x16, 6000 CL30)
Retail DDR5 64GB kit (2x32, 6000 CL30)	$1,104.00	−0.11%	Retail DDR5 64GB Kit (2x32, 6000 CL30)
Retail NVMe SSD 1TB	$196.22	+0.42%	Retail NVMe SSD 1TB (market average)
Retail NVMe SSD 2TB	$377.32	−3.12%	Retail NVMe SSD 2TB (market average)
Retail NVMe SSD 4TB	$727.33	+0.23%	Retail NVMe SSD 4TB (market average)
3D TLC NAND 1Tb die	$18.16	+0.69%	3D TLC NAND 1Tb Die

The read this week: No fresh weekly decline in the retail index, so the three-week rule below keeps the verdict at wait if you can, buy small if you can't.

Update — September 26, 2026

Branded DDR5 spot chips rose +1.68% to $58.46; the retail 32 GB kit index rose +0.35% to $457.13; DDR4 16Gb chips eased -1.65% to $82.19; module-level quotes all moved this session: UDIMM5 16GB module -0.27%, SODIMM5 32GB module +0.05%, RDIMM 64GB -0.42% (all MemoryIndex data as of 2026-09-26).

Memory Grade	Price (USD)	WoW Change	What It Means
DDR5 16Gb chip (branded)	$58.46	+1.68%	DDR5 16Gb (2Gx8) 4800/5600
DDR4 16Gb chip	$82.19	−1.65%	DDR4 16Gb (2Gx8) 3200
DDR4 8Gb chip	$46.05	+1.44%	DDR4 8Gb (1Gx8) 3200
UDIMM5 16GB module (desktop DIMM quote)	$472.78	−0.27%	DDR5 UDIMM 16GB OEM (8x 16Gb)
SODIMM5 32GB module (laptop/mini-PC)	$934.41	+0.05%	DDR5 SODIMM 32GB (16x 16Gb)
RDIMM 64GB (server)	$1,956.00	−0.42%	DDR5 RDIMM 64GB (32x 16Gb)
Retail DDR5 16GB module (6000 CL30)	$280.11	−0.01%	Retail DDR5 16GB Module (6000 CL30)
Retail DDR5 32GB kit (2x16, 6000 CL30)	$457.13	+0.35%	Retail DDR5 32GB Kit (2x16, 6000 CL30)
Retail DDR5 64GB kit (2x32, 6000 CL30)	$1,111.00	−2.10%	Retail DDR5 64GB Kit (2x32, 6000 CL30)
Retail NVMe SSD 1TB	$195.20	−1.11%	Retail NVMe SSD 1TB (market average)
Retail NVMe SSD 2TB	$389.13	+0.57%	Retail NVMe SSD 2TB (market average)
Retail NVMe SSD 4TB	$727.09	−1.84%	Retail NVMe SSD 4TB (market average)
3D TLC NAND 1Tb die	$18.06	+0.87%	3D TLC NAND 1Tb Die

The read this week: No fresh weekly decline in the retail index, so the three-week rule below keeps the verdict at wait if you can, buy small if you can't.

Update — September 24, 2026

Branded DDR5 spot chips rose +2.99% to $55.77; the retail 32 GB kit index slipped -0.59% to $452.57; DDR4 16Gb chips eased -2.55% to $86.26; module-level quotes all moved this session: UDIMM5 16GB module +1.67%, SODIMM5 32GB module +2.17%, RDIMM 64GB -0.67% (all MemoryIndex data as of 2026-09-24).

Memory Grade	Price (USD)	WoW Change	What It Means
DDR5 16Gb chip (branded)	$55.77	+2.99%	DDR5 16Gb (2Gx8) 4800/5600
DDR4 16Gb chip	$86.26	−2.55%	DDR4 16Gb (2Gx8) 3200
DDR4 8Gb chip	$45.48	+1.14%	DDR4 8Gb (1Gx8) 3200
UDIMM5 16GB module (desktop DIMM quote)	$461.69	+1.67%	DDR5 UDIMM 16GB OEM (8x 16Gb)
SODIMM5 32GB module (laptop/mini-PC)	$895.42	+2.17%	DDR5 SODIMM 32GB (16x 16Gb)
RDIMM 64GB (server)	$1,860.00	−0.67%	DDR5 RDIMM 64GB (32x 16Gb)
Retail DDR5 16GB module (6000 CL30)	$282.11	+0.89%	Retail DDR5 16GB Module (6000 CL30)
Retail DDR5 32GB kit (2x16, 6000 CL30)	$452.57	−0.59%	Retail DDR5 32GB Kit (2x16, 6000 CL30)
Retail DDR5 64GB kit (2x32, 6000 CL30)	$1,127.00	+1.38%	Retail DDR5 64GB Kit (2x32, 6000 CL30)
Retail NVMe SSD 1TB	$198.72	+0.58%	Retail NVMe SSD 1TB (market average)
Retail NVMe SSD 2TB	$380.30	+0.14%	Retail NVMe SSD 2TB (market average)
Retail NVMe SSD 4TB	$750.27	+2.17%	Retail NVMe SSD 4TB (market average)
3D TLC NAND 1Tb die	$17.84	+1.40%	3D TLC NAND 1Tb Die

Update — September 23, 2026

Branded DDR5 spot chips eased -0.99% to $54.52; the retail 32 GB kit index rose +1.08% to $458.06; DDR4 16Gb chips climbed +1.26% to $86.86; module-level quotes all moved this session: UDIMM5 16GB module +0.72%, SODIMM5 32GB module +0.40%, RDIMM 64GB +0.49% (all MemoryIndex data as of 2026-09-23).

Memory Grade	Price (USD)	WoW Change	What It Means
DDR5 16Gb chip (branded)	$54.52	−0.99%	DDR5 16Gb (2Gx8) 4800/5600
DDR4 16Gb chip	$86.86	+1.26%	DDR4 16Gb (2Gx8) 3200
DDR4 8Gb chip	$45.32	−2.04%	DDR4 8Gb (1Gx8) 3200
UDIMM5 16GB module (desktop DIMM quote)	$455.33	+0.72%	DDR5 UDIMM 16GB OEM (8x 16Gb)
SODIMM5 32GB module (laptop/mini-PC)	$880.50	+0.40%	DDR5 SODIMM 32GB (16x 16Gb)
RDIMM 64GB (server)	$1,873.00	+0.49%	DDR5 RDIMM 64GB (32x 16Gb)
Retail DDR5 16GB module (6000 CL30)	$280.73	−1.24%	Retail DDR5 16GB Module (6000 CL30)
Retail DDR5 32GB kit (2x16, 6000 CL30)	$458.06	+1.08%	Retail DDR5 32GB Kit (2x16, 6000 CL30)
Retail DDR5 64GB kit (2x32, 6000 CL30)	$1,118.00	+2.08%	Retail DDR5 64GB Kit (2x32, 6000 CL30)
Retail NVMe SSD 1TB	$197.37	−0.64%	Retail NVMe SSD 1TB (market average)
Retail NVMe SSD 2TB	$379.76	−1.10%	Retail NVMe SSD 2TB (market average)
Retail NVMe SSD 4TB	$735.67	−0.11%	Retail NVMe SSD 4TB (market average)
3D TLC NAND 1Tb die	$17.61	−1.24%	3D TLC NAND 1Tb Die

The read this week: No fresh weekly decline in the retail index, so the three-week rule below keeps the verdict at wait if you can, buy small if you can't.

Update — September 22, 2026

Branded DDR5 spot chips eased -0.27% to $55.47; the retail 32 GB kit index slipped -0.64% to $455.84; DDR4 16Gb chips eased -4.50% to $84.18; module-level quotes all moved this session: UDIMM5 16GB module +0.57%, SODIMM5 32GB module +0.21%, RDIMM 64GB +0.01% (all MemoryIndex data as of 2026-09-22).

Memory Grade	Price (USD)	WoW Change	What It Means
DDR5 16Gb chip (branded)	$55.47	−0.27%	DDR5 16Gb (2Gx8) 4800/5600
DDR4 16Gb chip	$84.18	−4.50%	DDR4 16Gb (2Gx8) 3200
DDR4 8Gb chip	$46.62	+0.89%	DDR4 8Gb (1Gx8) 3200
UDIMM5 16GB module (desktop DIMM quote)	$453.34	+0.57%	DDR5 UDIMM 16GB OEM (8x 16Gb)
SODIMM5 32GB module (laptop/mini-PC)	$881.39	+0.21%	DDR5 SODIMM 32GB (16x 16Gb)
RDIMM 64GB (server)	$1,864.00	+0.01%	DDR5 RDIMM 64GB (32x 16Gb)
Retail DDR5 16GB module (6000 CL30)	$285.34	+1.90%	Retail DDR5 16GB Module (6000 CL30)
Retail DDR5 32GB kit (2x16, 6000 CL30)	$455.84	−0.64%	Retail DDR5 32GB Kit (2x16, 6000 CL30)
Retail DDR5 64GB kit (2x32, 6000 CL30)	$1,100.00	−2.00%	Retail DDR5 64GB Kit (2x32, 6000 CL30)
Retail NVMe SSD 1TB	$198.44	−0.10%	Retail NVMe SSD 1TB (market average)
Retail NVMe SSD 2TB	$383.91	+0.41%	Retail NVMe SSD 2TB (market average)
Retail NVMe SSD 4TB	$737.95	+1.31%	Retail NVMe SSD 4TB (market average)
3D TLC NAND 1Tb die	$17.86	−0.67%	3D TLC NAND 1Tb Die

Update — September 21, 2026

Branded DDR5 spot chips rose +0.36% to $56.03; the retail 32 GB kit index slipped -0.88% to $461.55; DDR4 16Gb chips eased -2.01% to $86.45; module-level quotes all moved this session: UDIMM5 16GB module +0.40%, SODIMM5 32GB module -0.81%, RDIMM 64GB -0.55% (all MemoryIndex data as of 2026-09-21).

Memory Grade	Price (USD)	WoW Change	What It Means
DDR5 16Gb chip (branded)	$56.03	+0.36%	DDR5 16Gb (2Gx8) 4800/5600
DDR4 16Gb chip	$86.45	−2.01%	DDR4 16Gb (2Gx8) 3200
DDR4 8Gb chip	$46.57	+2.68%	DDR4 8Gb (1Gx8) 3200
UDIMM5 16GB module (desktop DIMM quote)	$452.00	+0.40%	DDR5 UDIMM 16GB OEM (8x 16Gb)
SODIMM5 32GB module (laptop/mini-PC)	$883.97	−0.81%	DDR5 SODIMM 32GB (16x 16Gb)
RDIMM 64GB (server)	$1,863.00	−0.55%	DDR5 RDIMM 64GB (32x 16Gb)
Retail DDR5 16GB module (6000 CL30)	$281.14	+1.97%	Retail DDR5 16GB Module (6000 CL30)
Retail DDR5 32GB kit (2x16, 6000 CL30)	$461.55	−0.88%	Retail DDR5 32GB Kit (2x16, 6000 CL30)
Retail DDR5 64GB kit (2x32, 6000 CL30)	$1,128.00	−1.39%	Retail DDR5 64GB Kit (2x32, 6000 CL30)
Retail NVMe SSD 1TB	$198.45	+0.71%	Retail NVMe SSD 1TB (market average)
Retail NVMe SSD 2TB	$382.34	+1.86%	Retail NVMe SSD 2TB (market average)
Retail NVMe SSD 4TB	$729.70	+1.06%	Retail NVMe SSD 4TB (market average)
3D TLC NAND 1Tb die	$18.01	+2.67%	3D TLC NAND 1Tb Die

Update — September 20, 2026

Branded DDR5 spot chips rose +1.00% to $56.23; the retail 32 GB kit index rose +3.62% to $468.34; DDR4 16Gb chips climbed +2.01% to $86.59; module-level quotes all moved this session: UDIMM5 16GB module -1.87%, SODIMM5 32GB module -0.23%, RDIMM 64GB +0.46% (all MemoryIndex data as of 2026-09-20).

Memory Grade	Price (USD)	WoW Change	What It Means
DDR5 16Gb chip (branded)	$56.23	+1.00%	DDR5 16Gb (2Gx8) 4800/5600
DDR4 16Gb chip	$86.59	+2.01%	DDR4 16Gb (2Gx8) 3200
DDR4 8Gb chip	$45.69	+1.16%	DDR4 8Gb (1Gx8) 3200
UDIMM5 16GB module (desktop DIMM quote)	$451.46	−1.87%	DDR5 UDIMM 16GB OEM (8x 16Gb)
SODIMM5 32GB module (laptop/mini-PC)	$895.61	−0.23%	DDR5 SODIMM 32GB (16x 16Gb)
RDIMM 64GB (server)	$1,874.00	+0.46%	DDR5 RDIMM 64GB (32x 16Gb)
Retail DDR5 16GB module (6000 CL30)	$276.73	+0.12%	Retail DDR5 16GB Module (6000 CL30)
Retail DDR5 32GB kit (2x16, 6000 CL30)	$468.34	+3.62%	Retail DDR5 32GB Kit (2x16, 6000 CL30)
Retail DDR5 64GB kit (2x32, 6000 CL30)	$1,149.00	+1.49%	Retail DDR5 64GB Kit (2x32, 6000 CL30)
Retail NVMe SSD 1TB	$196.84	+0.32%	Retail NVMe SSD 1TB (market average)
Retail NVMe SSD 2TB	$375.29	−1.26%	Retail NVMe SSD 2TB (market average)
Retail NVMe SSD 4TB	$723.35	−0.13%	Retail NVMe SSD 4TB (market average)
3D TLC NAND 1Tb die	$17.56	+0.14%	3D TLC NAND 1Tb Die

The read this week: No fresh weekly decline in the retail index, so the three-week rule below keeps the verdict at wait if you can, buy small if you can't.

Update — September 18, 2026

Branded DDR5 spot chips rose +0.85% to $56.12; the retail 32 GB kit index slipped -2.54% to $457.39; DDR4 16Gb chips eased -2.16% to $84.64; module-level quotes all moved this session: UDIMM5 16GB module +2.78%, SODIMM5 32GB module +1.47%, RDIMM 64GB -0.64% (all MemoryIndex data as of 2026-09-18).

Memory Grade	Price (USD)	WoW Change	What It Means
DDR5 16Gb chip (branded)	$56.12	+0.85%	DDR5 16Gb (2Gx8) 4800/5600
DDR4 16Gb chip	$84.64	−2.16%	DDR4 16Gb (2Gx8) 3200
DDR4 8Gb chip	$46.31	+0.10%	DDR4 8Gb (1Gx8) 3200
UDIMM5 16GB module (desktop DIMM quote)	$462.88	+2.78%	DDR5 UDIMM 16GB OEM (8x 16Gb)
SODIMM5 32GB module (laptop/mini-PC)	$883.31	+1.47%	DDR5 SODIMM 32GB (16x 16Gb)
RDIMM 64GB (server)	$1,866.00	−0.64%	DDR5 RDIMM 64GB (32x 16Gb)
Retail DDR5 16GB module (6000 CL30)	$277.22	−0.26%	Retail DDR5 16GB Module (6000 CL30)
Retail DDR5 32GB kit (2x16, 6000 CL30)	$457.39	−2.54%	Retail DDR5 32GB Kit (2x16, 6000 CL30)
Retail DDR5 64GB kit (2x32, 6000 CL30)	$1,112.00	+0.73%	Retail DDR5 64GB Kit (2x32, 6000 CL30)
Retail NVMe SSD 1TB	$198.62	−0.79%	Retail NVMe SSD 1TB (market average)
Retail NVMe SSD 2TB	$381.85	+0.62%	Retail NVMe SSD 2TB (market average)
Retail NVMe SSD 4TB	$729.22	−1.05%	Retail NVMe SSD 4TB (market average)
3D TLC NAND 1Tb die	$17.99	+0.15%	3D TLC NAND 1Tb Die

Update — September 16, 2026

Branded DDR5 spot chips rose +1.10% to $54.30; the retail 32 GB kit index rose +2.78% to $468.49; DDR4 16Gb chips eased -1.46% to $90.69; module-level quotes all moved this session: UDIMM5 16GB module +0.47%, SODIMM5 32GB module -0.71%, RDIMM 64GB +0.69% (all MemoryIndex data as of 2026-09-16).

Memory Grade	Price (USD)	WoW Change	What It Means
DDR5 16Gb chip (branded)	$54.30	+1.10%	DDR5 16Gb (2Gx8) 4800/5600
DDR4 16Gb chip	$90.69	−1.46%	DDR4 16Gb (2Gx8) 3200
DDR4 8Gb chip	$45.18	+1.72%	DDR4 8Gb (1Gx8) 3200
UDIMM5 16GB module (desktop DIMM quote)	$441.86	+0.47%	DDR5 UDIMM 16GB OEM (8x 16Gb)
SODIMM5 32GB module (laptop/mini-PC)	$859.62	−0.71%	DDR5 SODIMM 32GB (16x 16Gb)
RDIMM 64GB (server)	$1,855.00	+0.69%	DDR5 RDIMM 64GB (32x 16Gb)
Retail DDR5 16GB module (6000 CL30)	$285.07	+2.25%	Retail DDR5 16GB Module (6000 CL30)
Retail DDR5 32GB kit (2x16, 6000 CL30)	$468.49	+2.78%	Retail DDR5 32GB Kit (2x16, 6000 CL30)
Retail DDR5 64GB kit (2x32, 6000 CL30)	$1,116.00	−0.64%	Retail DDR5 64GB Kit (2x32, 6000 CL30)
Retail NVMe SSD 1TB	$195.83	−1.61%	Retail NVMe SSD 1TB (market average)
Retail NVMe SSD 2TB	$381.12	+1.65%	Retail NVMe SSD 2TB (market average)
Retail NVMe SSD 4TB	$737.23	−1.43%	Retail NVMe SSD 4TB (market average)
3D TLC NAND 1Tb die	$17.72	−0.33%	3D TLC NAND 1Tb Die

The read this week: No fresh weekly decline in the retail index, so the three-week rule below keeps the verdict at wait if you can, buy small if you can't.

Update — September 15, 2026

Branded DDR5 spot chips rose +1.33% to $53.87; the retail 32 GB kit index rose +0.28% to $458.46; DDR4 16Gb chips climbed +1.27% to $92.28; module-level quotes all eased this session: UDIMM5 16GB module -0.45%, SODIMM5 32GB module -0.47%, RDIMM 64GB -0.66% (all MemoryIndex data as of 2026-09-15).

Memory Grade	Price (USD)	WoW Change	What It Means
DDR5 16Gb chip (branded)	$53.87	+1.33%	DDR5 16Gb (2Gx8) 4800/5600
DDR4 16Gb chip	$92.28	+1.27%	DDR4 16Gb (2Gx8) 3200
DDR4 8Gb chip	$44.59	+1.09%	DDR4 8Gb (1Gx8) 3200
UDIMM5 16GB module (desktop DIMM quote)	$441.03	−0.45%	DDR5 UDIMM 16GB OEM (8x 16Gb)
SODIMM5 32GB module (laptop/mini-PC)	$870.22	−0.47%	DDR5 SODIMM 32GB (16x 16Gb)
RDIMM 64GB (server)	$1,842.00	−0.66%	DDR5 RDIMM 64GB (32x 16Gb)
Retail DDR5 16GB module (6000 CL30)	$279.88	+1.86%	Retail DDR5 16GB Module (6000 CL30)
Retail DDR5 32GB kit (2x16, 6000 CL30)	$458.46	+0.28%	Retail DDR5 32GB Kit (2x16, 6000 CL30)
Retail DDR5 64GB kit (2x32, 6000 CL30)	$1,128.00	+1.70%	Retail DDR5 64GB Kit (2x32, 6000 CL30)
Retail NVMe SSD 1TB	$198.83	+0.27%	Retail NVMe SSD 1TB (market average)
Retail NVMe SSD 2TB	$374.90	−1.31%	Retail NVMe SSD 2TB (market average)
Retail NVMe SSD 4TB	$749.36	+1.03%	Retail NVMe SSD 4TB (market average)
3D TLC NAND 1Tb die	$17.81	+0.32%	3D TLC NAND 1Tb Die

Update — September 14, 2026 (data)

The first crack in retail pricing — and it came exactly where builders buy. The retail 32 GB kit index fell −1.76% to $459.95 (from $470.81 seven days ago), the first retail-level decline this tracker has recorded, while branded DDR5 spot chips stayed pinned at $53.33 (+0.30% WoW, MemoryIndex data as of September 14). Chip-level DDR4 eased off its record run (−0.55%, now $91.37), but server memory keeps climbing: RDIMM 64GB quotes rose another +1.12% to $1,854/module — the AI build-out is still winning the supply fight. Read: spot flat + retail dip = channel inventory finally getting repriced downward at the shelf. One week is not a trend (see the three-week rule below), but if the retail index drops again next update while spot stays flat, that's the first honest "wait is paying off" signal in a month. Laptop buyers got no relief: SODIMM5 32GB jumped +2.74% to $878.73.

Memory Grade	Price (USD)	WoW Change	What It Means
DDR5 16Gb chip (branded)	$53.33	+0.30%	Flat at the new lower plateau
DDR5 16Gb eTT (unbranded/tested)	$24.08	+1.20%	eTT still firming while branded stalls
DDR4 16Gb chip	$91.37	−0.55%	Record run cools a fraction — still ~72% above DDR5
DDR4 8Gb chip	$44.29	−0.99%	Same easing at lower density
Retail DDR5 32GB kit (2x16, 6000 CL30)	$459.95	−1.76%	First retail-level drop this tracker has recorded
SODIMM5 32GB module	$878.73	+2.74%	Laptop/mini-PC memory — no relief, still climbing
RDIMM 64GB (server)	$1,854.00	+1.12%	AI build-out keeps absorbing server supply

Update — September 13, 2026 (data)

First meaningful move in either direction in three weeks — and it's a split decision. Branded DDR5 spot chips posted their first real weekly drop of the quarter (−2.00%, $54.55 → $53.33 per 16Gb die, MemoryIndex verified September 13), while the retail 32 GB kit index moved the other way, rising +1.05% to $470.81. DDR4 keeps grinding higher (+1.13% on 16Gb dies, now $92.12 — more than 70% above the DDR5 chip). Server RDIMM 64GB quotes rose again (+1.43%, $1,834/module) as hyperscaler long-term agreements keep locking the supply pool.

Memory Grade	Spot Price (USD)	WoW Change	What It Means
DDR5 16Gb chip (branded)	$53.33	−2.00%	First weekly drop in a month — watch for a second
DDR5 16Gb eTT (unbranded/tested)	$23.89	+1.12%	eTT firmed while branded dipped — mixed signal
DDR4 16Gb chip	$92.12	+1.13%	DDR4 premium over DDR5 now ~73% — scarcity run-out continues
DDR4 8Gb chip	$44.91	+0.19%	Same story at lower density
Retail DDR5 32GB kit (2x16, 6000 CL30)	$470.81	+1.05%	Retail index (MemoryIndex, Sep 13) — shelf prices still rising
RDIMM 64GB (server)	$1,834.00	+1.43%	AI build-out keeps absorbing server supply — still climbing

Read on the week: one weekly spot drop does not satisfy the tracker's own three-week rule (below), and retail moving opposite to spot tells you channel inventory is still being repriced upward at the shelf. The heuristic below stays at wait if you can, buy small if you can't. If branded DDR5 posts two more weekly declines while the retail index flattens, that's the decoupling signal the first question looks for.

The short version this week: spot momentum has stalled, but nothing has broken downward. TrendForce's weekly memory report (September 2) describes sluggish DDR5 spot trading with “firm supplier quotes” holding prices elevated, and the Q4 contract increase it forecasts — another 58–63% — has not yet fully passed through to retail listings. The retail dip that made headlines earlier in 2026 (32 GB kits dropping as much as $100 in a week) looks, in hindsight, like a pause inside a rising market rather than the start of a slide. Our full breakdown of the shortage itself is in RAMageddon Hits Your Desktop; this page just tracks whether the numbers are getting better or worse.

This Week's DRAM Spot Prices

Chip-level spot prices are the earliest signal of where retail module pricing goes next. Below is the live snapshot from MemoryIndex's DRAM terminal, verified September 6, 2026:

Memory Grade	Spot Price (USD)	WoW Change	What It Means
DDR5 16Gb chip (branded)	$54.67	+0.13%	The consumer DDR5 baseline chip — steady at a high level
DDR5 16Gb eTT (unbranded/tested)	$23.68	−0.11%	43% below branded — where budget kits source dies
DDR4 16Gb chip	$92.93	+1.20%	DDR4 chips now cost more than DDR5 chips — run-out premium
DDR4 8Gb chip	$45.29	+0.81%	Same story at lower density
UDIMM5 16GB module	$449.50	+0.35%	Module-level quote for consumer desktop DIMMs
SODIMM5 32GB module	$864.99	−0.59%	Laptop/mini-PC memory — small pullback
RDIMM 64GB (server)	$1,840.00	+0.67%	Server memory is what the AI build-out is buying — still climbing

Three readings worth calling out. First, the inversion: a DDR4 16Gb chip ($92.93) now trades far above a DDR5 16Gb chip ($54.67), which tells you DDR4 is a dying format being bid up by scarcity rather than a value play. Second, the server line: RDIMM pricing keeps rising because hyperscalers are signing long-term agreements to lock in 2027 volume — every one of those deals shrinks the spot pool consumer buyers draw from. Third, the spread: branded DDR5 chips trade at more than twice the price of unbranded eTT dies, which is exactly why first-party kits from Samsung, SK hynix, Micron and Kingston carry a premium — and why no-name kits at “2025 prices” deserve skepticism.

TrendForce's own weekly report (September 2) corroborates the stall: DRAM spot trading remained sluggish, demand for branded DDR5 and DDR4 chips decelerated, but supplier official quotes stayed firm — and the average spot price of the mainstream DDR4 1Gx8 3200 grade rose another 2.08% week-over-week, from $43.64 (August 26) to $44.54 (September 1). Translation: demand is cooling at the margin, but suppliers are under no pressure to discount.

Retail Kit Prices: The Current Floor

Chip prices matter, but builders buy kits. Here is the reference table we track for mainstream 32 GB (2×16 GB) DDR5 kits — baseline prices from the March 2026 retail dip, which has since become the floor that PCPartPicker data confirms:

Kit	Spec	Reference Price	Verified
Corsair Vengeance RGB	32GB (2x16GB) DDR5-6000	$369.99	Mar 2026 (Amazon US)
Corsair Vengeance RGB	32GB (2x16GB) DDR5-6400	$379.99	Mar 2026 (Amazon US)
Patriot Viper Venom	32GB (2x16GB) DDR5-6000	$369.99	Mar 2026 (Newegg)
TeamGroup T-Force Vulcan Eco	32GB (2x16GB) DDR5-6400	$405.00 (promo)	Late 2026 (cheapest 6400 kit tracked by Tom's Hardware)
Corsair Vengeance (entry)	16GB (2x8GB) DDR5-5200	$219.99	Mar 2026 (Amazon US)

Context for those numbers: those Corsair kits had peaked near $490 shortly before the March dip, so a $370 street price represented a real, if temporary, pullback. Since then, the market has settled into the $375 floor that PCPartPicker data confirms for mainstream 32 GB kits — roughly four times what the same hardware cost in mid-2025. If history rhymes, promotional windows like the March one reopen when spot demand weakens for a few consecutive weeks — exactly the pattern the spot table above is showing right now, which makes the next four weeks the most interesting stretch since spring.

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Live retail pricing changes daily — the table above is our verified reference; the link shows today's listings.

What the Data Says About Direction

Put the three layers together and a consistent picture emerges:

Chip spot: flat to slightly up. Branded DDR5 wobbles within a narrow band around $54-55; nothing suggests distribution channels are being restocked cheaply.
Module quotes: flat. UDIMM and SODIMM quotes moved less than 1% this week in both directions — consolidation, not a downtrend.
Q4 contract: +58–63% forecast. TrendForce's projection for the current quarter has not yet passed through to retail. When OEMs pre-buy for Q4 and contract prices reset, retail kits historically follow within one to two quarters.

That last point is the one most commentary gets wrong. The retail dip of March happened before the Q4 contract reset. If the TrendForce forecast lands even partially, the March-style promotional window may have been the last comfortable buying window of 2026. That does not mean panic-buying a 128 GB kit — hoarding locks capital into a component that will depreciate once the 2027–2028 fab capacity wave lands — but it does mean the “wait for prices to normalize” strategy has an expiry date measured in weeks, not quarters.

Buy Now or Wait: The Working Heuristic

Every week we update this tracker, we re-run the same three-question test. It is deliberately mechanical so it cannot drift with mood:

Is the 32 GB retail floor below $350? If yes for two consecutive weeks, retail has decoupled from the rising spot market — buyers' market, buy what you need.
Has branded DDR5 chip spot fallen three weeks running? Sustained spot decline leads retail by a quarter or more. Three consecutive weekly drops = deferral is working, keep waiting.
Is Q4 pass-through visible? If mainstream kits gap upward 15%+ with no matching spot move, the contract reset has landed — buy immediately if your build is planned, because the next stop is the new, higher plateau.

This week's verdict: wait if you can, buy small if you can't. The spot stall is genuine but shallow, the Q4 reset is still ahead of retail, and deferral has paid for three consecutive quarters. If your build cannot wait — a failed system, a time-sensitive project — buy the smallest adequate kit from a first-party vendor: 16 GB still covers desktop, media serving and small-model local inference in 2026, at roughly half the price of the 32 GB kit. For picks by platform, our Best RAM for Homelab 2026 guide covers DDR5, ECC and RDIMM options (budget two to three times the prices quoted there — it was written before the worst of the repricing).

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Beyond RAM: The Same Squeeze in GPUs and SSDs

RAM is not an isolated market. DDR5, GDDR (GPU video memory) and NAND (SSD storage) all come off the same fabs and the same wafers — every wafer dedicated to HBM for AI datacenters is a wafer that cannot become consumer DRAM, GDDR7 or QLC NAND. When DRAM prices run this hot, the rest of the memory complex tends to follow, with a lag. Starting this week, the tracker also watches the neighboring categories, because builders rarely need just one component:

GPUs: GDDR7 supply is being prioritized for AI accelerators, and the DRAM playbook repeats in miniature — firm supplier quotes, shrinking factory discounts, and reference cards drifting above MSRP in practice. The early warning sign is simple: the card you planned to buy goes “out of stock” at MSRP while third-party listings sit 10–20% higher. That gap opening is the wave arriving.
SSDs: NAND lines have been reallocating toward enterprise SSDs for the same AI build-out, and the same supplier behavior visible in DRAM — firm quotes, cooling promotional pressure — is appearing in NAND as well. The retail tell to watch: 2 TB mainstream NVMe drives, which spent 2025 in the sub-$100 comfort zone, holding above it week after week instead of returning.
Timing rule: the same three-question heuristic above works for GPUs and SSDs with one substitution — replace “retail floor” with “MSRP availability”. If a product is reliably available at MSRP for two consecutive weeks, the squeeze has not reached that category; buy when you actually need it. Once MSRP listings vanish, waiting only costs more.

Practical read for this week: if a GPU or storage purchase is already planned inside a working build, buying now beats Q4 at the current trajectory — the Q4 DRAM contract reset will drag GDDR and NAND pricing with it within a quarter or two. What we still do not recommend is speculative hoarding: SSDs have historically mean-reverted harder than DRAM once new NAND capacity lands, and the 2027 fab expansion wave applies to NAND too. Buy what your build needs; skip the pantry-stacking.

Check 2TB NVMe SSD Prices → Check GPU Prices →

How We Track (and How Often This Updates)

This tracker refreshes weekly. Chip and module spot prices come from live DRAM market terminals (MemoryIndex) and TrendForce's weekly memory spot reports; retail kit references come from tracked Amazon/Newegg listings and PCPartPicker floor data. Every table is dated — if a number has no date, treat it as stale. When prices move meaningfully (5%+ weekly or a regime change), we update the verdict section and note what changed; when nothing moved, the date at the top is the update.

Want the price movement analysis in your feed instead? The RAMageddon analysis explains the structural forces behind these numbers, and our weekly newsletter summarizes each tracker update alongside the rest of the week's guides.

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DDR5 Price Tracker FAQ

Are DDR5 prices going down in 2026?

Not sustainably yet. Retail kits dipped hard in March (up to $100 off in a week) and have held near the $375 floor since, but chip spot remains firm-to-rising and TrendForce still forecasts a 58–63% Q4 contract increase. The dip looks like a pause inside a rising market.

How much does a 32GB DDR5 kit cost right now?

Around $375 is the effective floor for a mainstream 32 GB (2×16 GB) DDR5-6000 class kit, per PCPartPicker data, with tracked kits at $369.99–$379.99. The cheapest DDR5-6400 kits run about $405. A year ago these kits were $95.

Should I buy RAM now or wait until 2027?

Wait if your build can wait — but with an expiry date on the strategy, since the Q4 contract reset is ahead. If you must buy now, buy 16 GB from a first-party vendor rather than hoarding 32–128 GB. The mechanical heuristic above gives you the tripwires to watch.

Why is DDR4 more expensive than DDR5 now?

DDR4 is in run-out: fabs are reallocating capacity to DDR5 and HBM, so DDR4 supply is shrinking while its price doubles. DDR4 16Gb chips ($92.93) now cost 70% more than DDR5 16Gb chips ($54.67). Buying DDR4 today is paying a scarcity premium for an end-of-life format.

Are GPU and SSD prices affected by the RAM shortage?

Yes, with a lag — DDR5, GDDR and NAND come off the same fabs, so the AI build-out's wafer demand squeezes all three. GPUs show it first through MSRP stock-outs and third-party premiums; SSDs show it when 2 TB NVMe drives stop returning to their 2025 sub-$100 comfort zone. The "Beyond RAM" section above explains the tells to watch for each category.

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This Week's DRAM Spot Prices

Retail Kit Prices: The Current Floor

What the Data Says About Direction

Buy Now or Wait: The Working Heuristic

Beyond RAM: The Same Squeeze in GPUs and SSDs

How We Track (and How Often This Updates)

📉 DDR5 Price Drop Alerts

DDR5 Price Tracker FAQ

Are DDR5 prices going down in 2026?

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