Fake DDR5 Memory Sticks Flood the PC Markets, Equipped With Plastic DRAM as Prices Continue to Skyrocket

Retailers and online marketplaces in Asia are listing counterfeit DDR5 RAM that looks genuine but may contain plastic fillers or mislabeled chips.

One user also reported a fake Samsung-branded 16 GB SO-DIMM on Yahoo Japan that was sold as untested junk.

Rising memory prices are making these scams harder to spot and increasing the risk for PC builders.

The problem affects buyers of DDR5 modules from brands like Samsung and SK Hynix across Asian markets.