- RAM prices have reached a new high due to high demand caused by the AI boom.
- The prices have seen an astronomical increase of over 150% in some cases.
- The shortage and inflation are said to continue till at least 2027.
RAM prices have shot up so much that nobody saw it coming. In recent weeks, we’ve seen massive price increases from all major vendors due to the DRAM shortage, which is expected to persist until at least 2027, worsening the situation.
If we compare the RAM prices from just a month ago, they have seen an astronomical increase of over 150%. The AI boom has led to a surge in demand, which is impacting general PC gamers the most.
Why it matters: The RAM crisis is supposed to continue for at least a couple of years as AI demand is at its highest. With even crypto companies shifting to AI, the demand will only increase, along with the prices.
G.skill and Teamgroup are two of the most popular RAM vendors on Amazon. If we look at their pricing history, Teamgroup T-Force Delta 32GB (2x16GB) DDR5 6000MHz cost about $100 in October, now it’s selling for $324.
The trend is similar for G.Skill Trident Z Neo RGB 64GB (2x32GB) DDR5 memory as well. It was priced at about $200 in October and is now selling for $450. This results in an overall increase of over 150%.
Other memory modules have seen a massive increase as well. This isn’t limited to a few vendors, as the DRAM shortage comes from suppliers, who have already sold their backlog and orders already booked.
Anyhow, this is going to make PC gaming a lot more expensive. Memory was something you didn’t even think about much, but it has now transitioned into one of the most expensive components of a gaming PC.
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Abdullah is an avid gamer who primarily plays single-player titles. If you can’t find him anywhere, he’ll probably be at his desk playing The Witcher 3 for the millionth time. When he isn’t playing games, he’s either reading or writing about them.
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