RAM Prices Soar, Leaving Factories Idle: A New Industry Dilemma

The RAM pricing situation appears to have reached, if not the peak of its development, then at least a critical point. According to analysts at TrendForce, rising retail prices have led to a standstill in purchases, not only in retail sales but also at the manufacturing level. Authors note that the approach of passing costs onto consumers (i.e., the very price increase) has caused a halt in factory purchases, resulting in stalled spot market transactions. In simpler terms, the issue of excessive pricing and reluctance to buy manifests itself as early as the factory stage. Meanwhile, prices remain high against the backdrop of an ongoing supply shortage.

Whether this will lead to price stabilization shortly is still uncertain.

Current RAM prices have been compared to the lowest in history, showing significant growth rates. Analysts also note a surge in interest in DDR3 memory amid high DDR4/5 prices. However, the situation is complicated, as no modern platform supports DDR3, meaning such memory is only suitable for limited scenarios.