RAM is pretty expensive — here are the best deals you need to know

If you haven't upgraded your RAM in a while, you might want to think about it. RAM is one of the simplest things to upgrade on your PC that leads to one of the largest steps up in performance. With better, faster, and more RAM you can do so many more things on your PC. It is the key to multi-tasking with multiple programs or loads of browser tabs or whatever. The more you do on your computer, the more RAM you need.

There are a few good deals out there, and we're tracking them all down for you.

Best RAM Deals

Crucial Ballistix RGB 16GB | $10 off

This DDR4-3200MHz DIMM RAM has a striking red shroud and customizable RGB lighting along the top edge to really help your build stand out. Two 8GB sticks for a total of 16GB is currently $17 off at Amazon.

$70 at Amazon

PNY XLR8 16GB | $11 off

If you're looking for dual 8GB modules of DDR4-2666MHz RAM, PNY's XLR8 is on sale. It has a black finish with a red accent, perfect if you're not one for too much RGB.

$64 at Best Buy

HyperX Fury RGB 128GB DDR4 4-pack | $20 off

This RAM was selling for around $645 in early November, so it has dropped a lot. The 4-pack is ideal for an AMD Ryzen and has speeds up to 3733MHz. Has plug-and-play functionality at 2400 and 2666MHz.

$432.63 at Amazon

PNY Anarchy-X 16GB DDR4 | $8 off

Uses heat spreaders for enhanced thermal performance that helps pull the heat away from the RAM as it works, keeping it cool and performing at peak efficiency. Supports speeds up to 3200MHz.

$69.99 at Best Buy

Silicon Power 32GB DDR4 | $65 off

Has a timing of 16-18-18-38. Uses a dynamic thermal heatsink mechanism and supports Intel Extreme Memory profiles, Asus Aura Sync, Gigabyte RGB Fusion, MSI Mystic Light Sync, and more.

$99.99 at Newegg

Spotting RAM Deals

RAM is hard to track as far as finding the best value from every iteration. There are just so many brands and so many capacities and so many different speeds to keep track of. The best way to to decide what RAM works for you is just to decide how much of a capacity you need and then how much money you want to spend. Amazon, Best Buy, and Newegg are the top online retailers for the best RAM deals, but you might be able to find some solid discounts at local computer stores, too. Check out the Windows Central Ultimate RAM buyer's guide for more information on making the best decision.