DDR5 RAM prices jump 761% in a year in Japan

Akihabara's October 17–24 price survey shows a Corsair 128 GB DDR5 kit now costs 514,800 yen (~$3,200), up 62.4% in a month and 761% year over year. A Crucial DDR5-5600 128 GB kit is listed at 399,980 yen (~$2,532), with price hikes across all capacities.

• Corsair 128 GB DDR5 kit: 514,800 yen vs 59,800 yen a year ago
• The kit rose 62.4% in a month, or 197,820 yen
• Crucial DDR5-5600 128 GB kit costs 399,980 yen (~$2,532)
• Crucial DDR5-6400 64 GB kit now 139,980 yen (~$886)