If you're maintaining a somewhat older system whose RAM has not been maxed out, max it out before your RAM configuration reaches the scarcity-based upswing in p

If you're maintaining a somewhat older system whose RAM has not been maxed out, max it out before your RAM configuration reaches the scarcity-based upswing in price that eventually occurs. Even if you're not keeping the system, you can pass on a perfectly usable system to a family member, friend, or good cause. (Or help same to keep their existing system useful for an extra year or three.)