The RAM Price Crisis: What it Means for Tech Companies

Wed, 06 May 2026 17:05:20 +0000

Forget cyclical downturns; we’re in the throes of “RAMmageddon,” and the price surge isn’t just a blip – it’s a fundamental market shift rewriting the economics of technology. Since 2024, the cost of DRAM and NAND flash has been on an unrelenting upward trajectory. DDR5, for instance, has seen staggering increases of over 307% since late 2025, with some modules experiencing 400-600% price hikes. This isn’t a problem that will resolve itself next quarter; expect these pressures to persist well into 2027 and 2028.

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The RAM Price Crisis: What it Means for Tech Companies