I don't think g.Skill is at any fault. They're buying the DRAM chips from suppliers who are currently charging quite a bit right now. They're having to pass those costs to the consumer so they can make their business stay afloat.
The moment g.Skill can buy DRAM chips for less is when you, the consumer, will see more favorable prices, too.
Oh, to be clear, I don't blame GSkill, per say. This is a price-fixing scheme from DRAM manufacturers. It needs to end, and these companies need to be prosecuted for creating artificial supply shortages and price-fixing across company lines. It's absurd and it's illegal, no less. But, nowadays, companies basically get away with it by saying "No, we're not doing that! We promise!" and it just continues... It's really become absurd.
I just built a PC for my nephew for Christmas. I had to pay almost $200 for 16 GB of 2400 DDR4... The very same kit that cost $50 a year ago... This is so unbelievable...
Quickly looking at the cheapest 8 GB module in Germany reveals that it did indeed drop to 23,75€, which would result in ~50$ for 16 GB. However, that was just for a 3 weeks before the price rose again: https://geizhals.de/?phist=1151333
I got a 16GB kit of Corsair Vengeance DDR3 1600Mhz for $80 AUD years back. Now their cheapest is $209 for DDR3, $269 for DDR4.
To say it sucks is an understatement. To make matters worst... I had intentions of going LGA2066, so I need a quad-stick kit... Which means the lowest is $600 for a 32GB kit.
@Beaver: if RAM is that expensive, did he really need 16 GB? RAM is about the simplest thing to upgrade later on. And with SSDs it's not as bad to fill the RAM as it used to be.
Of course he did. I wouldnt pay that much if I didnt need to. He does a lot of video editing. I as a gamer get to the limits of 16 GB lately, too. Some new games even recommend 16 GB. I actually thought quite a few times of upgrading to 32 GB, but that was quickly destroyed by prices I thought never possible.
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LordSojar - Monday, November 27, 2017 - link
Oh look, more overpriced, price fixed no less, RAM. Sigh...JoeyJoJo123 - Monday, November 27, 2017 - link
I don't think g.Skill is at any fault. They're buying the DRAM chips from suppliers who are currently charging quite a bit right now. They're having to pass those costs to the consumer so they can make their business stay afloat.The moment g.Skill can buy DRAM chips for less is when you, the consumer, will see more favorable prices, too.
LordSojar - Tuesday, November 28, 2017 - link
Oh, to be clear, I don't blame GSkill, per say. This is a price-fixing scheme from DRAM manufacturers. It needs to end, and these companies need to be prosecuted for creating artificial supply shortages and price-fixing across company lines. It's absurd and it's illegal, no less. But, nowadays, companies basically get away with it by saying "No, we're not doing that! We promise!" and it just continues... It's really become absurd.Kitsunemimi - Tuesday, November 28, 2017 - link
It's all a conspiracy maaaaan! The loominati are behind it all, I'm tellin' ya!covfefe - Tuesday, November 28, 2017 - link
Not necessarily a tinfoil hat. It happened before.Beaver M. - Monday, November 27, 2017 - link
I just built a PC for my nephew for Christmas. I had to pay almost $200 for 16 GB of 2400 DDR4... The very same kit that cost $50 a year ago...This is so unbelievable...
ddrіver - Monday, November 27, 2017 - link
I don't think I ever saw 16GB of RAM for $50 new. Maybe used on Ebay.MrSpadge - Monday, November 27, 2017 - link
Quickly looking at the cheapest 8 GB module in Germany reveals that it did indeed drop to 23,75€, which would result in ~50$ for 16 GB. However, that was just for a 3 weeks before the price rose again:https://geizhals.de/?phist=1151333
StevoLincolnite - Monday, November 27, 2017 - link
I got a 16GB kit of Corsair Vengeance DDR3 1600Mhz for $80 AUD years back.Now their cheapest is $209 for DDR3, $269 for DDR4.
To say it sucks is an understatement.
To make matters worst... I had intentions of going LGA2066, so I need a quad-stick kit... Which means the lowest is $600 for a 32GB kit.
MrSpadge - Monday, November 27, 2017 - link
@Beaver: if RAM is that expensive, did he really need 16 GB? RAM is about the simplest thing to upgrade later on. And with SSDs it's not as bad to fill the RAM as it used to be.JoeyJoJo123 - Monday, November 27, 2017 - link
Most likely not. 8GB is more than fine for the majority of use-cases, even for AAA game titles or typical productivity work.firerod1 - Monday, November 27, 2017 - link
Only a few games are maxing my RAM usage around 7.8gb with my normal background programs running.tarqsharq - Tuesday, November 28, 2017 - link
Well, one of the most popular PC games right now (PUBG) easily eats into 10gb or more on my PC with just Discord running to chat with my friends.Beaver M. - Monday, November 27, 2017 - link
Of course he did. I wouldnt pay that much if I didnt need to. He does a lot of video editing.I as a gamer get to the limits of 16 GB lately, too. Some new games even recommend 16 GB. I actually thought quite a few times of upgrading to 32 GB, but that was quickly destroyed by prices I thought never possible.
MadAd - Monday, November 27, 2017 - link
whale meat