GPU and monitor upgrades offer the best value for PC builders amid RAM price increases

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A global RAM crisis, driven by AI data center demand, has drastically increased memory prices, impacting PC building and upgrade advice. Previously recommended RAM and SSD upgrades are now prohibitively expensive. Instead, prioritizing a new GPU or monitor offers the best performance boost for the cost. CPU upgrades are still feasible, but may require a new motherboard, potentially necessitating DDR5 RAM. Other affordable upgrades include PSUs and cases.


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