I can save you from the RAMpocalypse, but you'll need to act fast and trust AliExpress

• Chinese RAM is available on AliExpress and other third-party sellers at slightly cheaper prices
• Not all options are cheaper than mainstream RAM kits in the west, though
• This is not a solution to the RAM crisis, but it's an alternative some people may want to explore

The RAM crisis feels relentless for consumers looking to buy PC memory, with high prices across the board for RAM kits from mainstream manufacturers – but fortunately, there's something of a possible temporary solution.

As reported by PC Gamer, an alternative to a traditional mainstream brand (like Corsair or Kingston, for example) in some regions is to buy Chinese RAM at AliExpress, Temu, or other third-party online sellers.

Essentially, you're importing a RAM kit made for the Chinese market, and that idea has suddenly got a lot more appealing due to the skyrocketing prices for RAM sticks ...