Why RAM and SSD Prices Are Skyrocketing in 2026
Simtech Team
The Current State of the Memory Market
Over the last few months, we've seen a significant uptick in the prices of DDR4/DDR5 RAM and NVMe SSDs. Several factors are contributing to this trend.
Supply Chain Contraints
Major manufacturers have cut back on production to stabilize market prices after a period of oversupply. This artificial scarcity is now driving prices up as demand returns.
The AI Boom
The explosive growth of AI data centers has diverted a massive amount of memory chip supply. Enterprise-grade memory takes priority, leaving fewer wafers for consumer-grade products.
Should You Upgrade Now?
If you've been planning an upgrade, it might be better to act sooner rather than later. Analysts predict prices could rise another 15-20% before stabilizing in Q3.
