I'm planning to upgrade most of my setup to AM5 soon because my i7 9770 is bottlenecking my 4070. I don't urgently need more RAM, but I'm considering purchasing 32GB of 5600 RAM for $225. Prices seem quite high everywhere else, and I'm unsure if they will drop in the coming months. Should I buy the RAM now or do you think prices will come down?
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Prices for RAM might start to drop in the next 6-9 months, but they won't be as low as they were back in 2025. If you're looking to save money, 16GB might suffice for now. I can’t find anything below $350, though, so just be wary of scalpers.
Before you decide, ask yourself if you really need the upgrade right now. If your finances are tight, consider just sticking with your current setup for a bit. It could last you another 10 months or so.
Honestly, nobody really knows what will happen with RAM prices. My gut tells me they might not drop anytime soon. If you see a good deal, it might be worth grabbing it before it's gone.
You might want to just wait for a better deal. In most cases, you're not bottlenecking your 4070 unless you're gaming at high resolutions. The i7 9700 was top of the line during the RTX 2080/3080 era.
I found that 32GB for $225 is a decent deal given today's market. Just a heads-up, predictions say prices *might* stabilize by 2028, but that’s speculative. If you're buying now, consider checking for combo deals at stores like Microcenter where RAM prices can be lower with CPU or motherboard purchases. Still, they’re not as cheap as they used to be.
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