Mem-ageddon: AI chip frenzy to wallop DRAM prices with
Memory prices are set to spike again as chipmakers prioritize AI server production over consumer devices, with analysts warning of a high double-digit jump in Q1 2026 alone as demand …
DRAM Prices Surge 70% as AI Server Demand Hits Peak
5 days ago · DRAM prices set to jump 70% in Q1 2026 as AI server demand forces memory chip shortage. Samsung, SK hynix prioritize AI infrastructure over phones and PCs.
The 2026 Memory Challenge | DigiKey
Jan 2, 2026 · The turbulence is mainly rooted in the overwhelming global demand for specialized memory for AI infrastructure. This includes traditional DRAM and NAND flash storage, as well …
Global AI demand and AI investment frenzy fuel sharp DRAM and ...
Nov 6, 2025 · Recent trade reports indicate that global memory and storage device prices are climbing sharply as AI development demands outpace supply, fueling a worldwide shortage in …
The AI frenzy is creating a big problem for consumer electronics
2 days ago · The price for the DRAM found in most consumer electronics, known as DDR 4, has risen by 1,360% since April 2025 (see chart 2). The impact will be uneven.
AI Chip Frenzy To Wallop DRAM Prices With 70% Hike
4 days ago · AI Chip Frenzy To Wallop DRAM Prices With 70% Hike (theregister.com) 79 Posted by BeauHD on Wednesday January 07, 2026 @08:25PM from the would-you-look-at-that dept.
DRAM prices skyrocket 171% year-over-year, outpacing the rate ...
Nov 4, 2025 · DRAM prices are continuing to skyrocket thanks to exorbitant demands from the AI industry. CTEE reports that DRAM contract prices have increased by a whopping 171.8% year …