Is your old RAM still worth something?
DDR3, DDR4, and DDR5 — what's worth selling and what's worth recycling.
Not all RAM holds its value the same way. Quick rules of thumb based on what we see come through.
DDR5
Still being installed in most new builds — strong demand. 16GB+ sticks at 5200MHz+ hold value well. 8GB DDR5 sticks have a smaller market because most builds skip straight to 16GB.
DDR4 — desktop
The sweet spot of the market right now. 16GB and 32GB sticks at 3200MHz move well; 8GB sticks have softened as people upgrade. Brand matters less than capacity / speed for desktop DDR4.
DDR4 — server (RDIMM / LRDIMM)
Used by homelab and small-business buyers. 32GB and 64GB ECC RDIMMs are the most liquid. Make sure to mention DIMM rank (1Rx4, 2Rx4 etc.) when listing — homelab buyers care about it.
DDR3
Diminishing market. Still some demand for 8GB DDR3 sticks for low-cost builds and laptop upgrades, but per-stick prices have fallen significantly in the last 18 months. Worth selling in bulk; not worth listing single sticks individually.
Laptop SO-DIMMs
Trickier — a lot of older laptop RAM is soldered, and the aftermarket DDR4 laptop market is small. DDR5 SO-DIMMs are worth more as the install base grows.
Quickest way to find out what yours is worth: type the model into our price list search.
Ready to get an instant quote on your hardware?
Sell now →