We're starting to get convincing counterfeit DDR5 modules, just in case the memory crisis isn't bad enough already

With AI sucking up much of the supply, memory hasn't been in the best state as of late, in regard to both price and availability. This, unfortunately, makes it fertile ground for scammers, and we're starting to see convincing DDR5 counterfeits.

As noted by @taki_pc_1115 on X, "At first glance, they look like regular memory sticks, but the chips actually installed on them are just bare circuit boards."

Taki shows off a series of images of surprisingly real-looking memory modules, and...