[fireman15]

PC prices have not almost doubled.

I purchased this 64GB DDR5 5600mhz kit for $210 in November, Now it is $860...

https://www.amazon.com/Tech-5600MHz-PC5-44800-Non-ECC-Unbuffered/dp/B0CQ3PG5D4?crid=3I5PRVOP8B7LK

The Samsung 2TB NVME that I purchased in September was $114 and now it is $409...
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DHLCRF91

So yes, component prices have more than doubled in many cases.

[TexasGator]

“So yes, component prices have more than doubled in many cases.”

My posted numbers include a more than doubling in RAM prices.

Please note that they are for what was a $1400 system last year.

I bought my system for $3300 at the low point before the recent price increases. Similar systems are now about $4000.

[TexasGator]

“I purchased this 64GB DDR5 5600mhz kit for $210 in November,”

I would sure like to see that receipt!