- Samsung is reportedly gearing up to announce the end of its SATA SSD production.
- This move could lead to yet another price hike in the SSD market due to lowered supply.
- Samsung is said to be focusing on more profitable products in the current AI landscape.
The AI industry has spelled disaster for consumer hardware globally, particularly due to rising memory prices amid a focus on using the latest and greatest tech for more AI-focused research and investments.
RAM prices have risen by over 150% alone, and a large company like Crucial has exited the market following these events. A new leak further outlines how the AI focus is impacting the wider tech industry, with Samsung now said to be ending SATA SSD production altogether.
Why it matters: Between smartphones, graphics cards, and gaming consoles, practically everything has been impacted by the rising prices. This trend seems to be getting worse with time.
This update comes from Moore’s Law is Dead, who notes that Samsung plans to make an official announcement on the matter by January. The good news, if there is any in such a situation, is that production won’t be ended immediately.
According to sources, Samsung will end production gradually and halt sales of SATA SSDs. Moore’s Law is Dead states that this information has been backed up by multiple sources, and it is even said that SATA SSDs will be very hard to get by mid-2026.
Of course, Samsung has never shied away from its commitment to the latest technology, so it isn’t all too surprising that the company is more focused on memory solutions for AI purposes.
Samsung reportedly does not find budget products like SATA SSDs a priority anymore. The company is set to focus on more premium products moving forward, but unfortunately for the customer, this decision will lead to rising prices across the board.
Moore’s Law is Dead estimates that SATA SSDs still make up about 10-20% of the consumer market, so reduced supply will ultimately push prices higher. The good news is that prices are expected to come back down in around a year and a half.
Sources believe these tech giants will focus on bringing consumer hardware that can run AI-based applications to the larger public by then, leading to yet another massive pricing shift by 2027.
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Avinash is currently pursuing a Business degree in Australia. For more than 5 years, he has been working as a gaming journalist, utilizing his writing skills and love for gaming to report on the latest updates in the industry. Avinash loves to play action games like Devil May Cry and has also been mentioned on highly regarded websites, such as IGN, GamesRadar, GameRant, Dualshockers, CBR, and Gamespot.
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