You used to be able to build a decent home server for $300. Now? DRAM prices have gone up 400%—a 16GB DDR5 stick that cost $50 two years ago is pushing $150 today. AI demand is eating all the memory supply, and analysts say the shortage could last until 2028. But here‘s the thing: you can still build a capable home server for $500 in 2026. You just have to stop buying new.