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Framework stops selling separate DDR5 RAM modules to fight scalpers (www.pcworld.com)
submitted 9 months ago by to c/technology@lemmy.world
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The maker of modular, repairable laptops says it's had to de-list separate memory purchases in order to keep supply for its pre-build customers, too.

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[–] 26 points 9 months ago (5 children)

It's the same with other vendors though. I man those that allow you to swap internals without losing warranty. Bought my laptop with just a 16g stick (base price/included), then bought 2x24g for the price one additional 16g module would've cost. And now I got a 16g module left over, too.

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  • [–] 19 points 9 months ago (4 children)

    Start the eBay bidding at $500

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  • [–] 11 points 9 months ago* (3 children)

    $250 for 32gb (2x16) DDR5-6000-CL30 at microcenter.

    This memory thing feels way overblown. It has an impact, sure, but unless you're building your own system (probably for video games) you probably wouldn't even notice it. Odds are the price increases for pre-builts are insignificant. The companies that build the majority of systems end up paying wholesale prices anyway, not the retail we pay. It's still nothing compared to Q4'24-Q2'25 GPU scalping / price markups.

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  • [–] 7 points 9 months ago (2 children)

    You were saying?

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  • [–] 2 points 9 months ago (1 child)

    Yeah that was a pretty big sale price over what was typically $160 before tax/shipping.

    I paid $200 on a set a couple weeks before your one with similar specs but better voltage which was right around the 9800x3d launch. My motherboard was like $300 too for an x870.

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  • [–] 1 point 9 months ago*

    You might have gotten the better deal. I was tight on money, so I got a $200 B650 board. I was worried about the ASRock voltage issues, but no problems so far.

    That said, even the $190 that my kit was at full price is ridiculously better than $250 for half the capacity and lower speeds.

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