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December 10, 2025
RAM price hikes: the latest on the global memory shortage
Random access memory, or RAM, is in just about every piece of technology we use. But it’s also the technology that AI companies like OpenAI, Anthropic, Google, and Meta are using to power the servers in their massive data centers. Now, the world’s biggest memory makers — Samsung, SK Hynix, and Micron — are taking advantage of a surge in demand, shifting their resources away from consumer-focused products and toward more lucrative deals with AI companies.
TL;DR
- AI companies are consuming vast amounts of RAM for their data centers, creating a supply shortage.
- Memory manufacturers are prioritizing AI clients over consumer products.
- RAM prices have significantly increased, impacting PC builders and manufacturers of various devices.
- Raspberry Pi has increased prices for its single-board computers due to higher memory costs.
- Custom PC makers like CyberPowerPC and Maingear are also facing and passing on increased RAM and SSD costs.
- Retailers are selling RAM at fluctuating market prices due to the unpredictable supply and demand.
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