# Trying to dodge the 2026 tech price hikes? Here’s the gear I'd buy sooner rather than later, plus practical tips for finding the best deals

> We’ve all seen the news – massive data center-driven demand (mostly for AI) has sent prices for RAM and other microchips skyrocketing.

- **Source:** [TechRadar](https://www.techradar.com/computing/trying-to-dodge-the-2026-tech-price-hikes-heres-the-gear-id-buy-sooner-rather-than-later-plus-practical-tips-for-finding-the-best-deals?utm_source=gearopen.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=feed&utm_content=698d4a581a8ce265fb802031)
- **Published:** 2026-02-12
- **Category:** Computers & IT
- **Tags:** #price #deals #dodge #finding #gear #hikes #later #plus
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