DRAM prices double in 2026 as AI demand squeezes PC makers
· Tech · Japan
DRAM prices have doubled in 2026 as memory suppliers shift capacity toward artificial intelligence, leaving PC makers facing steeply higher component costs. The squeeze reflects the heavy demand for high-bandwidth memory used in AI data centres, which has tightened supply of conventional memory. The price surge threatens to raise the cost of personal computers and other consumer electronics, and could pressure margins for manufacturers that cannot pass costs on.
Why it matters：Memory prices feed directly into device costs worldwide, so the AI boom is now raising prices for ordinary consumers and PC makers.
Key points
- DRAM prices doubled during 2026.
- Suppliers are shifting output toward AI-grade memory.
- PC makers face higher component costs.
Sources (original reporting)
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