RAM & SSD Shortage 2026: Why Chip Prices Are Skyrocketing - Ranjodh Singh - Radio Haanij
RAM & SSD Shortage 2026: Why Chip Prices Are Skyrocketing and What It Means for You
If you've tried buying RAM, an SSD, or even a new laptop recently, you've probably noticed something alarming: prices have skyrocketed. A 32GB DDR5 memory module that cost $149 in September 2025 now sells for $239. SSDs now cost 16 times more than traditional hard drives. PC manufacturers are announcing 15-20% price increases.
Welcome to what tech industry insiders are calling "RAMmageddon" or the "RAMpocalypse"—the 2024-2026 global memory supply shortage that's reshaping the technology landscape and hitting…
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