Fake RAM Fools Buyers: Fiberglass Inside!

Counterfeit DDR5 RAM modules are appearing on online marketplaces, some expertly disguised to fool buyers. Investigations reveal these fake modules contain fiberglass boards instead of actual memory chips, rendering them non-functional. This deception is facilitated by the current global memory crisis, which has seen DDR5 prices surge over the past year.

Demand driven by AI applications has strained supply, with manufacturers prioritizing server production. This shortage has led to significant price increases for consumers, with desktop DDR5 kits often featuring large heatspreaders that conceal the fraudulent components. Buyers are left with no recourse until their systems fail to boot or exhibit instability, as sellers on platforms like Yahoo Japan list these items as untested and non-returnable.