Framework Raises DDR5 Memory Prices by 50% for DIY Laptops
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Re: Framework Raises DDR5 Memory Prices by 50% for DIY Laptops
#2Yikes, I hadn’t realized this was that big of a problem. The same exact G.skill z5 64Gb ram I bought 4 years ago is well on its way to being double the price. Does this have more to do with Crucial ending consumer product lines or tariffs?
Re: Framework Raises DDR5 Memory Prices by 50% for DIY Laptops
#3Yikes, I hadn’t realized this was that big of a problem. The same exact G.skill z5 64Gb ram I bought 4 years ago is well on its way to being double the price. Does this have more to do with Crucial ending consumer product lines or tariffs?
It is because OpenAI bought 40% of the world’s production capacity overnight. RAM is like toilet paper during Covid now.
Re: Framework Raises DDR5 Memory Prices by 50% for DIY Laptops
#4Yikes, I hadn’t realized this was that big of a problem. The same exact G.skill z5 64Gb ram I bought 4 years ago is well on its way to being double the price. Does this have more to do with Crucial ending consumer product lines or tariffs?
I just last week sold some DDR5 I bought in April for triple what I paid for it.
Re: Framework Raises DDR5 Memory Prices by 50% for DIY Laptops
#5It seems easier to purchase from hardware vendors that have already locked in their prices for RAM.
Re: Framework Raises DDR5 Memory Prices by 50% for DIY Laptops
#6https://www.trendforce.com/news/2025/12/05/exclusive-memory-...
> Lenovo has begun notifying clients of coming price hikes, with adjustments set to take effect in early 2026.. Dell is expected to raise prices by at least 15-20%, with the increase potentially taking effect as soon as mid-December.. Dell COO Jeff Clarke warned that he’s “never seen memory-chip costs rise this fast,” .. Lenovo [cited] two key factors: an intensifying memory shortage and the rapid integration of AI technologies.. TrendForce has downgraded its 2026 notebook shipment forecast from an initial 1.7% YoY growth to a 2.4% YoY decline.
https://hanchouhsu.substack.com/p/overview-of-the-memory-mar...
> The full-year price increase for Samsung’s storage products supplied to Apple in 2026 has been finalized, with DRAM prices rising by 53% and NAND prices rising by 52%. Earlier rumors suggesting an 80% full-year increase for DRAM were inaccurate.. Apple negotiated the prices down to the aforementioned levels and signed long-term agreements (LTAs).. Kioxia also signed a similar agreement with Apple, with price increases consistent with Samsung’s.
Re: Framework Raises DDR5 Memory Prices by 50% for DIY Laptops
#7Yikes, I hadn’t realized this was that big of a problem. The same exact G.skill z5 64Gb ram I bought 4 years ago is well on its way to being double the price. Does this have more to do with Crucial ending consumer product lines or tariffs?
Crucial was shut down so they could focus on selling more ram to hyperscalers. That happened because of the state of things.
Prices are not expected to recover until 2028.
Re: Framework Raises DDR5 Memory Prices by 50% for DIY Laptops
#8It seems easier to purchase from hardware vendors that have already locked in their prices for RAM.
That will quickly run dry.
Re: Framework Raises DDR5 Memory Prices by 50% for DIY Laptops
#9It seems easier to purchase from hardware vendors that have already locked in their prices for RAM.
like Backblaze was purchasing HDDs from retail store, so will (small) AI providers
Re: Framework Raises DDR5 Memory Prices by 50% for DIY Laptops
#10I have 96GB of 6000 MT/s. Pcpartpicker says 64GB kits have quadrupled in price since August. So I'm almost surprised it's only 50%.