A Chinese PC parts vendor who stockpiled DRAM during high prices expressed despair after recent price drops. In a video from a warehouse filled with memory chips, the vendor questioned if prices might rise again. The declines follow AI-driven shortages but are not yet widespread.
A memory vendor in China showcased a massive warehouse of DRAM chips and parts in a video, lamenting the sudden drop in RAM prices. Translated from the clip, the vendor said: “Brothers, memory [prices] have taken a massive dive. We’re stuck with it, stuck with it. We’re doomed, we’re screwed. Is there still any chance for the price to go back up?” The video, shared by China Pulse on April 1, 2026, highlights concerns among speculators who bought heavily during the AI-fueled surge in demand from hyperscalers for datacenters and PCs. As first spotted by Wccftech, the footage underscores fears of financial losses for hoarders as supply pressures ease slightly. Some Corsair memory modules on Amazon fell from around $490 to $380, with other sticks seeing smaller reductions. These dips do not indicate the end of the broader RAM shortage caused by artificial intelligence needs. Experts link the changes partly to Google’s TurboQuant compression algorithm, which aims to cut memory use in AI workflows. While some AI specialists have questioned the technology’s claims, it has drawn attention from companies wary of over-reliance on high-cost memory. Hoarders now face pressure to sell excess stock, potentially accelerating further declines.
