A report published Nov. 2 says Steam users are opting for less powerful hardware amid pressure from rising RAM prices.

Hardware costs and PC gaming

The reported shift concerns Steam’s PC gaming audience and the cost of memory components.

For players, hardware affordability can shape decisions about building or upgrading a gaming PC.

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