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RAM prices may double by year-end amid AI chip demand

RAM prices are projected to double by the end of the year due to a severe memory chip shortage, according to a Lexar regional manager. Current discounts and stabilized prices are attributed to distributors clearing old stock or sourcing from other regions. The high demand for memory chips, largely driven by AI infrastructure build-outs, is diverting production away from consumer-grade RAM, leading to increased costs and reduced availability across various electronic devices. AI

IMPACT AI infrastructure build-out is driving a memory chip shortage, which is expected to significantly increase RAM prices for consumers and impact various electronic devices.

RANK_REASON This cluster discusses expert opinions and market predictions regarding RAM prices, rather than a direct product release or a significant industry event.

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RAM prices may double by year-end amid AI chip demand

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  1. Tom's Hardware TIER_1 English(EN) · Jowi Morales ·

    Lexar regional manager says that RAM prices are expected to double by the end of the year — 'discounts' and stabilized prices result from distributors getting rid of old stock or sourcing products from other regions

    Industry insiders say that RAM prices will continue to go up in the next eight to nine months, as the memory chip crisis goes from bad to worse. While retailers make moves to temporarily reduce prices, these will eventually run out, so if you need to buy RAM, you should buy it no…

  2. Mastodon — fosstodon.org TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] ·

    Lexar regional manager says that RAM prices are expected to double by the end of the year — 'discounts' a… Industry insiders say that RAM prices will continue t

    Lexar regional manager says that RAM prices are expected to double by the end of the year — 'discounts' a… Industry insiders say that RAM prices will continue to go up in the next eight to nine months, as the memory chip crisis goes from bad to worse. While retailers make moves t…