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DRAM price increase 2026
AI Is Eating the World's Memory. Is It a Shortage, or a Cartel?AI data centers are taking about 70% of the world's memory output, and it is spiking prices across RAM, SSDs, GPUs, and prebuilts. A real shortage, or a...
A $330 Refund for a $950 Drive: Samsung's SSD Warranty Meets the Memory CrisisSamsung offered a $330 refund for a failed 4TB 990 Pro that now sells near $950 — while its own warranty promises then-current market value.
The AI Boom Is Making Your Router More Expensive: Why Networking Hardware Prices Are Rising in 2026AI demand for memory chips is driving up the cost of routers and networking hardware in 2026. DRAM prices have surged over 171% year-over-year, the FCC has banned...