AI memory is sold out, causing an unprecedented surge in prices

Micron, SK Hynix and Samsung Electronics — make up nearly the entire RAM market, and they're benefitting from this shortage.

Lenovo hikes PC prices and warns of a prolonged memory crisis

Lenovo has begun raising PC prices in some markets as memory shortages drive up costs, warning that the crunch could last longer than expected and continue to pressure both shipments and pricing.
Windows Report

Memory Crisis Expands as DDR4 Prices Explode Worldwide

According to TechPowerUp, DDR4 RAM prices are surging worldwide, reflecting the deepening global DRAM shortage. A new analysis from Goldman Sachs, cited via Ctee, shows DDR4 spot prices running as ...
TweakTown

DDR4 and GDDR6 memory prices to increase by up to 43% in the coming months

TL;DR: DDR4 and GDDR6 memory prices are set to surge by up to 43% in Q3 2025 due to end-of-life status, supply shortages, and shifting production to DDR5 and GDDR7 technologies. This trend impacts PC ...
TweakTown

Analysts say PC DRAM pricing for Q1 2026 will hit record highs, doubling the previous estimate

Analysts have revised their previous estimate of an increase in DRAM (DDR4 and DDR5) pricing for Q1 2026 from 38-43% to a ...
Hosted on MSN

DIY PC maker Framework's desktops finally succumb to RAM apocalypse, hit with price increase — now starts at $1,139 with 32GB, 128GB up $450

Framework, the DIY-focused PC manufacturer, has announced that it is raising prices on its desktop PC as a result of continuing RAM shortages rocking the consumer technology industry. "We held off on ...
Forbes

Smartphone And PC Prices Set To Surge As Memory Shortage Bites

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Barry Collins is a tech journalist writing about PCs, Macs and games. This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more. This ...