
The 2026 RAM Crisis Is Getting Worse: What the Latest DDR4 and DDR5 Shortage Means for PC Hardware
The global RAM shortage is showing few signs of ending, with fresh August 2026 reports warning that memory supply could remain severely constrained into 2027 and beyond. DDR4 and DDR5 are both under pressure, and the effects are increasingly spreading to graphics cards, SSDs, laptops and complete PC builds.




