CORSAIR kicked off 2026 with a controversy that has PC enthusiasts questioning the company’s pricing tactics after customers watched their New Year’s Day orders get canceled, only to see the same products reappear at significantly higher prices hours later.
On January 1st, 2026, CORSAIR opened pre-orders through its online store for Dominator Titanium RGB 48GB (2x24GB) DDR5 6400MT/s CL36 memory kits, SKU CMP48GX5M2B6400C36, priced at $239.99 USD.
Given the current volatility in memory pricing, largely driven by AI demand straining global supply chains, buyers jumped at what seemed like a solid deal. But the celebration didn’t last long.
System error or strategic repricing?
Within hours, customers flooded Reddit and social media with screenshots showing their orders had been abruptly canceled. The real frustration came when they checked the store again: the same memory kits were now listed at a higher price.
The optics were terrible. Many accused CORSAIR of using the “error” excuse to adjust pricing after gauging demand, a practice consumers view as bait-and-switch tactics.
NOTICE: DRAM Cancellations – Webstore Pricing Error
On January 1, our webstore mistakenly listed an out-of-stock memory kit – DOMINATOR TITANIUM RGB 48GB (2x24GB) DDR5 6400MT/s CL36 (SKU: CMP48GX5M2B6400C36) at an incorrect price. Due to an internal systems error, the item…
— CORSAIR (@CORSAIR) January 2, 2026
CORSAIR quickly responded, claiming their system mistakenly listed the kits for pre-order despite having zero inventory and no active pre-order system for DRAM products. “As a result, all orders for this item placed on January 1st are being canceled and fully refunded in accordance with our terms of sale,” the company stated. Initially, affected customers received a 15% discount code, with CORSAIR later promising an additional code specifically for DRAM purchases.
The VENGEANCE PC incident adds fuel to the fire
The controversy deepened when another customer reported ordering a VENGEANCE a5100 PC at $3,499.99 USD, only to have it canceled and relisted at $4,299.99. CORSAIR’s support team on Reddit explained their fraud detection system flagged the transaction as suspicious, triggering the cancellation.
The price jump, they claimed, resulted from the promotional period ending, returning the PC to regular pricing. The company insisted they contacted the customer directly with a code to honor the original price.
Still, the timing feels convenient. Whether genuine technical glitches or intentional repricing, the incident highlights ongoing tensions between manufacturers navigating supply constraints and customers tired of volatile pricing in the enthusiast PC market.
CORSAIR’s response may have addressed individual cases, but the damage to consumer trust lingers.
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