PC hardware prices continue to skyrocket due to the RAM crisis — but not for OLED gaming monitors, and now's the best time to buy one

The RAM crisis continues to wipe out some PC hardware components, with price hikes limiting consumers' purchasing options, notably for GPUs, storage, and undoubtedly, memory kits. It's all thanks to the ongoing AI boom, which shows no signs of bursting, and could last throughout 2026.

Fortunately, not all PC components are impacted by the crisis, and OLED gaming monitors remain untouched. It's not a huge surprise, since gaming monitors don't use RAM, but anything PC-related is at risk of being hit by the raging crisis.

OLED gaming monitors are undoubtedly the best monitors when it comes to contrast levels. They provide the best black levels in images, meaning you're getting the optimal picture quality across games and movies.

Enter: the Asus ROG Strix OLED XG32UCWG, available on Amazon for $799 (was $999). For UK folks, the Asus ROG Strix OLED XG32UCWMG is available ...