Memory prices have climbed sharply, drawing more attention from scammers. High demand and record pricing for DDR5 and other DRAM products have led to a rise in convincing counterfeits. Corsair’s new packaging changes are meant to help reduce that risk.
Corsair rolled out a new packaging design for certain DDR5 products earlier this month. The change comes amid a strained market, where chipmakers are seeing strong revenues while customers face shortages, higher costs, and more fraudulent sales. As a result, clearer labeling and stronger security measures have become increasingly important.
The ongoing shortage in the memory market has created several negative consequences. Scams are becoming more common, including cases where outdated DDR2 modules are sold as DDR5. At the same time, large technology companies are purchasing much of the available DRAM and NAND flash supply, which continues to pressure availability and pricing.
Since January, Corsair has transitioned all 2-module Vengeance DDR5 SKUs to a new packaging design. The company has replaced traditional cardboard boxes with sealed plastic clamshell packaging made from recycled materials. The updated design also offers improved protection against electrostatic discharge.
The main update is improved visibility. With the clear clamshell design (transparent), buyers can view the memory modules before opening the package, making it easier to confirm they are authentic DDR5 products. According to Corsair, the packaging also simplifies and adds credibility to legitimate returns.
The packaging also includes a central label that tears upon opening, serving as a tamper-evident feature. This design reduces the likelihood that authentic modules can be removed, replaced with counterfeits, and resold unnoticed.
Corsair reports that even Light Enhancement Kits (LEK), which are non-functional modules designed only for visual appeal, are being misrepresented as actual RAM. Given the current surge in DDR5 pricing, the company believes stronger physical security measures are necessary.
The transparent plastic packaging will not be applied across Corsair’s entire memory lineup. For products that continue to ship in standard cardboard boxes, the company says it will add extra security labels to offer comparable protection.
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