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RAM shortage expands to GPUs, SSDs and hard drives
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The RAM shortage driven by Big Tech's AI demands—which has already raised PC prices, curbed AI PC hype, and prompted OEM adjustments—continues reshaping the industry into 2026. Price spikes for standalone DDR5 RAM kits hit 300 to 400 percent by late 2025, with effects now rippling to graphics cards, high-capacity SSDs, and even traditional hard drives as supplies tighten.
The chairman of SK Group has issued a bleak warning that the current RAM shortage could persist until 2030, expecting more than a 20% shortage of wafers. SK Hynix is developing a plan to stabilize RAM prices.
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