RAM

Rising RAM prices driven by AI data center demand are prompting Linux users to optimize existing hardware. A recent Hackaday article highlights the kernel's built-in compression features to stretch available memory. Tools like zram-tools for Debian and systemd-zram-generator for Ubuntu enable this functionality.

January 26, 2026 Ti AI ṣe iroyin

DDR5 RAM on Amazon now costs over twice as much as four months ago, even in flash deals. Samsung reports similar price doublings for its RAM products. Industry watchers warn that further increases lie ahead.