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BIZARRE: Newegg - You Need To See This

From Allbirds' lunacy to Mediatek's 'cautious optimism,' why I'm finally hopeful about ridiculous RAM prices

RAM prices are falling at the speed of a glacier, while companies like Allbirds pivot to AI lunacy. I dive into MediaTek’s "cautious optimism" and why you should keep your wallet closed until the April 20 tariff wildcard plays out.

Tom’s Guide

Intel's new 200K Plus chips support ultra-fast DRAM out of the box but as my tests show, there's little benefit for most PC gamers in using warp-speed stuff

Unless you've got a very specific setup that involves an Intel CPU, an RTX 5090, a 1080p monitor, and potato-quality graphics settings.

PC Gamer

I'm seriously impressed with Intel's new Core Ultra 200S Plus desktop CPUs — content creators could be swept up by the 250K and 270K at these genuinely affordable prices

Intel's Core Ultra 200S series CPUs come as a duo of Arrow Lake Refresh processors, and they're refreshingly cheap for creators, with gaming benefits to boot.

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I tested Asus’ new open earbuds for weeks, and I love their great sound and comfort level — but they’re so ugly I’m actually impressed

The Asus Rog Cetra Open earbuds are seriously comfortable, but their high price tag and ugly design make them difficult to wholeheartedly recommend.

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Shopper scores $1,000 in PC hardware for just $86 in a shocking pricing glitch — Newegg shrugs off massive loss and responds with a thumbs-up emoji

A Redditor only paid $86.98 for a Ryzen 5 7600X, a Gigabyte B850 Eagle motherboard, and a 32GB DDR5-6000 Corsair Vengeance RGB kit from Newegg. The CPU even included a free 240mm Cooler Master AIO worth $85 on its own. All these parts would typically cost $1,012, but this customer…

Tom’s Hardware

I still have a soft spot for the Radeon RX 7900 XTX in 2026, but does this last-gen flagship hold its own against Nvidia's younger DLSS-obsessed rivals?

Revisiting the Radeon RX 7900 XTX in 2026 makes me nostalgic for an era of native graphics card performance we might not see again.

GamesRadar

DDR5 RAM hits painful new high in pricing — and it looks like the relentless price-hike misery will continue

If you were hoping the RAM crisis was abating, sadly that isn't the case as DDR5 has never been more expensive.

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DDR5 RAM kits skyrocket to an astonishing $4,000 on Newegg with wild price listings on multiple G.Skill and Corsair products — various speeds and capacities all listed at the same eye-watering price

Newegg has raised the price of some Corsair Vengeance DDR5 memory kits to $3,980; however, it's unclear whether this is a pricing blunder.

Tom’s Hardware

Yes, Chinese DRAM is fine for gaming but don't think for one moment that any of it is a bargain

But if you can find something that's reasonably priced, by all means grab it while you can.

PC Gamer

MSI RTX 5090 Lightning now costs up to $15K on eBay — but there's a better way to buy the GPU

The RTX 5090 Lightning is ludicrously expensive on eBay, so enthusiasts hunting for this pricey GPU should consider buying from the UK.

TechRadar

"Like new" Ryzen 9 9900X3D Amazon order turns into a shocking CPU bait-and-switch scandal — shopper duped in outrageous Ryzen 9 3900X scam

To save a few bucks, someone ordered a used Ryzen 9 9900X3D worth $530 from Amazon but received a $150 Ryzen 9 3900X instead. The CPU had been replaced inside the box to deceive any inspection and was likely resold to the unlucky buyer, who ended up getting much less…

Tom’s Hardware

DDR4 in 2026? These kits can help you beat the RAM crisis

With RAM prices going through the roof, opting for older DDR4 RAM is now a viable option. Here are some great DDR4 RAM kits to consider, along with compatible motherboards.

Tom’s Guide

Here's what we think the Steam Machine will cost now that Valve's admitted 'limited availability and growing prices' have forced it to change plans

Let's revise our optimistic guesses from last year now the memory crisis is in full swing.

PC Gamer

AMD graphics card makers rumored to be looking at more price hikes — and they might abandon 16GB GPUs like Nvidia

A shift towards more production of 8GB graphics cards won't go down well with PC gamers, that's for sure.

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TerraMaster's F4 SSD is the ideal all-SSD starter NAS, and it gets an unbelievable discount

TerraMaster has a new all-flash NAS called the F4 SSD, and it is pretty great.

Windows Central

AMD Ryzen 7 9850X3D review: A $30 bump is great for now, but this CPU will live or die on the 9800X3D's pricing

I tested AMD's new Ryzen 7 9850X3D desktop CPU to see if it's worth the money over its 9800X3D predecessor. Should you spend an extra $30 for 400MHz?

Tom’s Hardware

Newegg stock price falls 17.7% after Chinese owner is detained by anti-corruption authorities — company insists it’s operating normally and ‘in accordance with the laws’

Various law firms are calling out to Newegg investors for a potential class action lawsuit as the company's stock price fell by 17.7% after the chairperson of its majority stockholder was detained on suspicion of corruption.

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I tested HYTE's cute X50 PC case to see its cat paws and curved glass in person – I can't believe how much I love it

Do bubbly little "feet" and quirky colors make the HYTE X50 a good PC case? Here's what I think about this quirky option and how I tested it at home.

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Tom’s Guide

‘MSRP is a myth’? I disagree — here’s how to find a GPU and avoid the RAMageddon markup

Finding a GPU at retail price can be downright impossible with the ongoing RAM crisis, but these tips can save you money.

Windows Central

Where did the RTX 5090 go? GPU stock has disappeared in the US — and third-party prices are headed into orbit

NVIDIA's flagship RTX 5090 has all but disappeared from retailers in the US, leaving only third-party sellers offering astronomical prices. At this point, you're better off buying an RTX 5090 pre-built.

TechRadar

The Seagate FireCuda 530R is an okay PS5 SSD, but it’s another victim of the ongoing RAM shortage

The Seagate FireCuda 530R with heatsink would be an okay option for PS5 owners if it was available at a reasonable price.

TechRadar

The Nvidia RTX 5090 has vanished from retailer shelves in US – and GPUs from third-party sellers cost nearly as much as a whole PC

GPUs from third-party sellers in the US cost almost as much as a full PC that packs Nvidia's flagship graphics card.

TechRadar

Top-end SSDs have gotten so pricey they're worth more than their weight in gold

Is a high-end SSD worth more than its weight in gold? Yes, in some cases, as storage prices follow in the footsteps of RAM.

Windows Central

UPDATE: NVIDIA's RTX 5070 Ti is NOT going away, but don't expect production to be unaffected

Rumors have suggested for months that NVIDIA would be cutting back its RTX 50-series GPU production, and we've now arrived at a new reality where the 5070 Ti could be a thing of the past. Here's what you need to know.

PC Gamer

Unfortunately, all of that doomsaying last year was correct and SSD prices are surging as a result of the memory crisis

The best time to buy an SSD? Yesterday.

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