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HDD and SSD prices to remain high until 2030 due to chip shortages

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Prices for HDDs and SSDs are expected to remain elevated due to ongoing chip shortages, a situation referred to as RAMageddon. While traditional HDDs offer a more stable and cost-effective solution for mass storage, SSDs, particularly NVMe and SATA types, are experiencing more significant price hikes due to flash memory shortages. Analysts predict a slight decrease in prices around 2027, but a more substantial drop, returning to pre-COVID levels, is not anticipated until 2029 or 2030. AI

IMPACT Elevated prices for storage components could impact the cost of AI infrastructure and hardware development.

RANK_REASON Article discusses market trends and price predictions for storage components rather than a specific event.

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HDD and SSD prices to remain high until 2030 due to chip shortages

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  1. Engadget TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] (Maddie Fisher) ·

    How long could HDDs and SSDs remain expensive?

    Thanks to shortages of microchips and other computer components, we've been experiencing high prices for years.

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