LoginThe RAM crisis will be a disaster for gaming laptops — here’s why
16 December 2025 at 00:00
Gaming laptops and pre-built systems are in trouble, as we may see more 8GB configurations as a result of RAM price hikes.
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The RAM crisis will be a disaster for gaming laptops — here’s why
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Gaming laptops and pre-built systems are in trouble, as we may see more 8GB configurations as a result of RAM price hikes.
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