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Global PC Shipments Rose in Late 2025 Despite RAM Shortages
A recent report revealed that global PC shipments increased during the fourth quarter of 2025 — a surprising outcome considering the rising cost and shortage of RAM. However, when analyzed carefully, this growth makes complete sense. Companies Acted Early to Avoid Bigger Problems The entire tech market has been affected…
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DRAM Contract Prices Could Rise by 50% This Quarter
According to recent reports from TrendForce, DRAM memory contract prices are expected to increase by as much as 50% during this quarter. This surge, which some experts describe as the beginning of a “supercycle,” is the result of a combination of supply shortages and overwhelming demand driven by artificial intelligence…
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Some Hardware and PC Manufacturers Are Receiving Priority Access to DRAM Memory
The shortage of DRAM memory chips continues to affect the prices of consumer RAM kits. It is also expected that SSDs and graphics cards will become more expensive as we approach 2026. However, pre-built desktop systems and laptops have not seen a major increase in cost. According to Digitimes, memory…
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ASUS Plans to Manufacture Its Own DRAM Memory in 2026 to Address Shortages
Strong rumors have emerged about ASUS’s intention to enter the DRAM memory manufacturing market (DDR5 and GDDR). According to recent reports, the Taiwanese giant plans to establish its own memory production lines by the second quarter of 2026. The goal is to counter the ongoing global shortage affecting the industry.…
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Global Memory Shortage to Last Beyond 2026, Micron Warns
The demand driven by artificial intelligence continues to exceed the supply of DRAM and NAND memory, with effects that will be felt for a long time across PCs, smartphones, and the automotive industry. Micron, one of the world’s top three memory chip producers, has warned that the shortage of DRAM…
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Lenovo and Dell to Raise PC and Server Prices by Up to 20% Amid Memory Shortage
Dell and Lenovo are preparing to raise the prices of their servers and personal computers (PCs) by up to 15–20%, according to sources cited by TrendForce. The Impact of Memory Shortages and AI Demand This price hike is reportedly due to a shortage of DRAM memory and the growing demand…
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Micron Shuts Down Crucial Brand, Exits Consumer SSD and DRAM Market to Focus on AI
Micron has announced that it will no longer sell products under its Crucial brand, which has long catered to home consumers. This means that Crucial memory modules (RAM) and SSD drives for PCs will no longer be produced. The reason, unsurprisingly, lies in the high demand for memory and storage…
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Rising Memory Prices Force Samsung to Limit Its Own Supplies
According to industry sources, Samsung’s DS division has decided to limit memory supplies to the smartphone division, rejecting long-term contracts and enforcing more frequent negotiations. This move comes as DRAM prices continue to climb and global demand exceeds supply, pushing manufacturers to focus on more profitable markets. For Samsung, this…
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RAM Sales Increase by 30.9% During the Third Quarter of This Year
The RAM memory market has seen a sharp increase in demand recently. The shortage of these essential components for PCs and other devices has caused unexpected price rises. However, this situation has also led manufacturers to enjoy strong sales growth, reaching over a 30% increase during the third quarter of…
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Framework Suspends RAM Sales in Its Store and Announces Imminent Price Increases
The memory market continues to face issues due to the recent shortage and rising prices. The manufacturer Framework has now stopped selling standalone RAM in its online Marketplace and announced that prices will soon increase. The company explained that it has temporarily removed RAM from its store to prevent resellers…
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RAM Prices Skyrocket as Top Manufacturers Compete for Limited Supply
The situation with memory RAM is pushing the market into a state of collective panic. So much so that companies like MSI, Asus and other major hardware manufacturers are investing in consumer market stock. For the past few weeks, the global RAM market has been completely crazy. Just a few…
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Samsung Prepares a Major Price Increase for Its DRAM Memory
Samsung, one of the world’s largest DRAM memory suppliers, is reportedly planning a price hike for its modules. Rumours and reports indicate that this increase could be one of the biggest ever seen in the industry. Why Prices Are Rising So Much The main reason behind this price increase appears…
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DRAM Prices Will Keep Rising in 2025 Due to Record Server Demand
After the DRAM price increases in previous months, it has been confirmed that during the fourth quarter of 2025 we will continue to see these price hikes. According to research from TrendForce (thanks TechPowerUp), the three main DRAM suppliers worldwide are focusing on both DRAM and HBM processes for high-end…
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Samsung May Raise DRAM Prices by Up to 30% and NAND by 10%
Samsung is expected to increase the price of its DRAM memory by up to 30%, while its NAND Flash chips may rise between 5% and 10%. According to the Korean outlet Newdaily (thanks Wccftech), Samsung has informed its partners that DRAM memory, including the popular LPDDR4X, LPDDR5, and LPDDR5X models,…
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AI Demand Expected to Drive Future Surge in DRAM and NAND Flash Prices
The prices of DRAM and NAND flash memory are set to rise dramatically due to the unprecedented demand for AI technologies. According to TrendForce, both industries have seen substantial revenue growth in recent years, a trend that is expected to continue. In 2024, DRAM revenue is predicted to hit $90.7…
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