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Fake RAM sticks popular as prices driven up by AI industry

Rob Beschizza
Mar 16, 2026
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Fake RAM sticks, with the board and LED lights but no memory chips under the heatsinks, are becoming a popular accessory among PC builders eager to fill up the slots on their motherboards. They’re sold as Light Enhancement Kits, and manufacturers are even bundling them with real sticks so you can have the appearance of a traditional dual-c…

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