German DDR5 Module Prices Extend 2026 Rally in July

Fresh channel data cited by TechPowerUp indicates that DDR5 memory pricing in Germany climbed 7% month over month in July 2026. That increase follows earlier volatility in spring and leaves average DDR5 pricing roughly 448% above July 2025 levels, with most of the sharp escalation concentrated between October 2025 and January 2026. The report frames the latest move as another sign that elevated DRAM conditions have not normalized. TechPowerUp also referenced comments from ADATA Chairman Chen Li-bai, who warned that DRAM supply-chain stability may take years to restore. If that view proves accurate, higher memory costs could keep weighing on DIY PC builds, upgrades, and adjacent components that depend on constrained memory supply.