RAM now represents 35 percent of bill of materials for HP PCs

In an illustration of the severity of the current memory shortage, HP Inc. CFO Karen Parkhill said that RAM has gone from ...

RAM prices could have already peaked, hints new data

While prices aren't dropping yet, a new report suggests DDR5 memory isn't going up any more, so you shouldn't feel pressured to buy now.

HP admits RAM crisis has got so bad, memory now accounts for 35% of the cost of its PCs — which is double what it used to be

HP has 'qualified new suppliers' as RAM crisis intensifies — memory now accounts for 35% of the cost of its PCs.

HP says RAM and storage now make up 35% of PC component costs

At 35%, HP's prices for memory are approximately double what they were a year ago, leading to inevitable increases in the ...

Apple Accepts Samsung’s 100% Price Increase on LPDDR5X Memory

Apple has reportedly agreed to a 100% price increase to Samsung, purchasing the required LPDDR5X memory chips for ongoing ...
TweakTown

SK hynix to boost DRAM production by a huge 8x in 2026, still won't be enough for RAM shortages

TL;DR: SK hynix plans to increase DRAM production capacity by over 8x by 2026 to address global shortages and rising prices driven by demand from AI servers, GPUs, and CSPs. This expansion focuses on ...
Digital Trends

Now is the worst time to buy RAM, here are my tips to optimize your existing memory

With DRAM prices surging to levels few saw coming, it’s becoming clear that now is the worst time to buy more memory for your PC. According to data released by Taiwanese publication Commercial Times, ...

I used to recommend RAM and SSDs as a wallet-friendly PC upgrade, but the RAM crisis has that advice dead in the water — here's what to do instead

No longer is RAM the easiest piecemeal PC upgrade available to us — but don't despair, because there are more ways to squeeze ...
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The RAM crisis is far worse than PCs: These gaming favorites are getting hit

The global memory chip shortage is hitting gaming hardware with more force than the broader PC market, as major memory manufacturers report higher pricing and warn of supply constraints stretching ...