Consumers had hoped for lower prices in March, but new data from the German market disproved that. Average prices for DDR5 RAM have once again risen sharply and are now holding at around 410% of the levels seen in July of last year. This suggests that a quick return to affordable prices is not expected, and expensive PC upgrades are here to stay for a long time.
An analysis by the 3DCenter service, based on monitoring the largest German stores, shows an accurate picture of the market. Although the price peak was in January and February, the recent renewed increase has proved especially painful for buyers.
At the same time, the situation is uneven: some entry-level kits have become slightly cheaper, but the high-capacity memory segment has risen sharply in price. The biggest increases were seen in 96 GB (2×48 GB) kits with speeds of 6000 and 6400 MT/s.
Earlier, similar spikes also affected popular 16 GB and 32 GB kits, which shows the market's instability.
Experts note that the situation in Germany reflects the broader picture in Europe and aligns with trends in North America.
According to analysts' forecasts, DDR5 prices will remain high in the coming weeks. Moreover, volatility and supply problems may persist for several more years, making PC building and upgrades noticeably more expensive.