In a move to address the ongoing memory shortages affecting the gaming community, MAINGEAR has introduced a novel strategy for its pre-built PCs. The company now offers “Build Your Own” (BYO) RAM builds, allowing customers to choose whether they want to include DDR5 memory kits in their systems or provide their own. This initiative aims to mitigate the impact of fluctuating DDR5 prices on PC building enthusiasts.
MAINGEAR’s Innovative BYO RAM Builds
The rising costs and limited availability of DDR5 memory have become significant issues for PC builders. Reports suggest that memory prices have surged due to high demand from AI applications, affecting the affordability of pre-built PCs. As a response, MAINGEAR’s BYO RAM builds invite users to customize their systems by sourcing DDR5 memory independently. Customers can either bring their RAM when ordering a PC or send it directly to MAINGEAR for integration and validation, ensuring that the system is ready for gaming upon delivery.
The Benefits of BYO RAM Builds
Customers opting for MAINGEAR’s BYO RAM builds can take advantage of market fluctuations by sourcing memory at the best possible prices. This option is attractive for those who prefer pre-built PCs but want to avoid the additional cost of high-priced memory. MAINGEAR’s BYO RAM Builds provide gamers and creators with a flexible solution, allowing them to secure the MAINGEAR system they desire while independently managing their RAM purchase. This approach ensures that users maintain the high build quality and performance standards associated with MAINGEAR systems, alongside thorough system-level testing.
MAINGEAR has outlined a straightforward process for opting into BYO RAM builds. Customers can select a build configuration and follow compatibility guidelines for supported memory kits. Options include providing RAM during the build process or shipping a compatible kit to MAINGEAR for installation, with all systems undergoing standard validation before dispatch.
- Provide your own kit for MAINGEAR to install during the build process, or
- purchase a compatible kit separately from an external source and ship it to MAINGEAR to pair it with your system (per MAINGEAR’s BYO RAM process).
- Every BYO RAM system still goes through MAINGEAR’s standard validation before shipping.
The memory market has seen unpredictable pricing due to a combination of increased AI infrastructure demand, reduced allocations from major manufacturers, and limited availability of popular DDR5 variants. MAINGEAR’s BYO RAM Builds offer a strategic solution for gamers looking to bypass these challenges, keeping their new builds progressing without letting memory shortages become a bottleneck.