Someone made a mini PC case with 36 RAM sticks, and it must cost a fortune

Credit: DaKrazyKid Published Jul 26, 2026, 1:47 AM EDT Simon is a Computer Science BSc graduate who has been writing about technology since 2014, and using Windows machines since 3.1. After working for an indie game studio and acting as the family's go-to technician for all computer issues, he found his passion for writing and decided to use his skill set to write about all things tech. Since beginning his writing career, he has written for many different publications such as WorldStart, Listverse, and MakeTechEasier. However, after finding his home at MakeUseOf in February 2019, he would eventually move on to its sister site, XDA, to bring the latest and greatest in Windows, Linux, and DIY electronics. Sign in to your XDA account Summary This Mini-ITX gaming PC is encased in 36 RAM sticks (16 RGB), which can be lifted off for easy access. It's equipped with Core Ultra 5, RTX 5060, 32GB DDR5 and 2TB storage, so it's a fully operational mini PC. It's part of a Reddit giveaway, so go to the thread and comment for a chance to win it. What's the most expensive PC case you've ever made? Whatever you paid for it, there's a good chance that it wasn't as expensive as this mini PC case. While the hardware inside the case is pretty powerful, the real eye-watering price is due to the case being constructed out of 32 individual sticks of RAM. And while its creator didn't reveal how much it cost to make it, it has to be pretty expensive. The RAM Machine uses sticks of memory as its case Yes, it's a fully operational mini PC Over on the PCBuild subreddit, user DaKrazyKid (fitting name) is giving away what they call the RAM Machine. It's more than just a pretty shell; inside, there's an Intel Core Ultra 5 processor and an RTX 5060 GPU, with 32GB DDR5 Memory and 2TB of storage. However, the real selling point is what the case is made out of: Inspired by the Steam Machine's lack of RAM, this Mini-ITX gaming PC is covered with 36 RAM sticks, 16 of them RGB, 4 on each side of the case. The 16 RGB sticks are controlled through SignalRGB, along with the giant RGB fan at the bottom that pulls hot air out of the system. The entire case lifts off to expose the internal components for easy access and maintenance. DaKrazyKid doesn't reveal how much the case cost to make, nor do they reveal how much the memory sticks were. However, given the current RAM crisis, it's probably not a budget build by any means. If you want to win your own, double-check the terms and conditions in the original Reddit post. There are a handful of countries that the original poster can't ship to, but if you're in the clear and you're over 18, you can enter the sweepstakes just by commenting in the thread.