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RAM Shortage and Higher Laptop Prices Not Expected to End This Year (or Next)

RAM Shortage and Higher Laptop Prices Not Expected to End This Year (or Next) ...
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Tracking the RAM Fallout: Why 2026's Memory Crunch Will Make Laptops a Lot More Expensive

With the AI giants devouring the market for memory chips, PC prices are set to skyrocket. Here's what I think laptop shoppers need to know right now.
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The RAM Crisis Is Getting Worse. Here's How to Buy or Build a PC Without Going Broke

DDR5 memory and SSD prices continue to soar, but I have some ideas for how to save if you're upgrading, building, or buying a new computer in 2026.

Could a memory chip 'bottleneck’ cause laptop and phone prices to go through the roof?

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DIY PC maker Framework's desktops finally succumb to RAM apocalypse, hit with price increase — now starts at $1,139 with 32GB, 128GB up $450

Framework, the DIY-focused PC manufacturer, has announced that it is raising prices on its desktop PC as a result of continuing RAM shortages rocking the consumer technology industry. "We held off on ...