I can’t find any RAM kits without overspending during this memory crisis – but this Adata 32GB option might do the trick

It’s a rough time for all PC users looking for RAM kits, especially if you’re a gamer. The ongoing memory crisis is a massive obstacle, and often causes RAM that is typically inexpensive to skyrocket in price as the AI bubble continues to linger.

There aren’t many solutions right now, other than paying what’s required for either DDR4 or DDR5 RAM kits – and if you’ve kept in touch with prices across multiple storefronts like Amazon, Newegg, and Micro Center, you’ll know that buying RAM might set you back financially.

Presidents’ Day is fast approaching, and fortunately, I stumbled upon the Adata XPG Gammix D35 32GB at Best Buy for $149.99 (was $199.99). While it’s a DDR4 kit (which is slower than the current-gen DDR5 options), it’s the best deal you’re going to find anywhere.

By today’s PC market standards, the Adata XPG Gammix D35 should be viewed as a steal. It’s running at a clock speed of 3,200 MHz and will get the job done where it’s required, especially since more PC games are launching with heavier system requirements – namely, the need for 32GB to operate at higher graphics settings or resolutions.

My jump from 16GB to 32GB has been noticeable in both cases of upgrading to a new handheld gaming PC and a new RAM kit in my main gaming rig. Micro stutters aren’t completely non-existent, but games play much smoother, and this is obvious in cases where your system might run out of VRAM in a game.

This is especially useful for gamers with 8GB GPUs, since you’ll need more system RAM to avoid cases of stutters in-game, as usage can spill over into the latter if VRAM runs out in games. Having tested systems with 8GB GPUs using tools like DLSS 4.5, I can say that games are becoming increasingly VRAM-hungry.

It’s only a matter of time before the Adata XPG goes out of stock, since the demand for RAM is at unprecedented levels, so this option might be your one and only shot this Presidents’ Day.