Memory prices have jumped a lot this year. DRAM costs are up more than 170% because AI companies are buying huge amounts of it for their data centers. Chip makers are now focusing on high-bandwidth memory used for AI servers, which means there’s less supply for regular computers and phones. Some companies say they’re only getting about 70% of the memory they ordered. If this keeps up, smaller tech companies might struggle to get the parts they need, and everyday devices like laptops and phones could start getting more expensive.
Sources:
https://www.techspot.com/news/110173-ai-boom-drives-record-172-surge-dram-prices.html
https://www.tomshardware.com/pc-components/storage/server-dram-prices-surge-50-percent
1 comment:
That's a huge jump, a 170% rise, which shows just how much AI demand is reshaping the tech supply chain. It's interesting (and a little worrying) how investment in AI infrastructure is now spilling over into consumer markets. If memory production continues to prioritize AI servers, we could start seeing another round of inflation in electronics prices. Do you think manufacturers will eventually ramp up capacity fast enough to stabilize costs, or is this shortage going to stick around for a while?
Post a Comment