RAM Prices Double from 2020 to 2026 as AI Demand Rises
· Technology · Engadget, Nikkei Asia
RAM prices have doubled since 2020, with a 32GB DDR4-3200 kit costing $94.99 then versus $198 in October 2026. The cheapest DDR5-6000 32GB kit rose from $100-200 in October 2025 to $454 in October 2026. AI data center demand has driven wholesale DRAM prices up 93-98 percent quarter over quarter in early 2026. Micron's exit from the Crucial consumer business highlights the shift toward AI-focused memory production.
Why it matters
Indian PC builders and consumers face significantly higher costs for essential components, impacting affordability of computers and servers amid rising AI infrastructure needs.
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