PC buyers face a new round of RAM price hikes: Taiwanese component manufacturer TeamGroup does not expect the situation to improve until the end of 2028. In 2027, the shortage could reach record levels.
Those planning to buy a computer or upgrade its configuration may have to postpone their plans or prepare for substantial expenses. TeamGroup warns that the memory shortage will persist beyond 2027. According to the company's CEO, noticeable improvements will only begin toward the end of 2028. Next year, he does not foresee any significant drop in prices and suggests that finding the required modules may become even more difficult.
The scale of the price increases has already reached massive proportions. Depending on the type, the cost of RAM has surged by 334–600% over the year. TeamGroup is forced to purchase additional chips on the spot market, overpaying for them by 30–50%, as supplies under standard contracts are not enough to meet demand. According to the head of the company, the market could reach a state where “goods won't be available even for money.”
SK Hynix also offers a pessimistic forecast. According to the manufacturer, in 2027 the industry could face the largest memory shortage in its history. For buyers, this means further price increases for RAM kits, as well as rising costs for graphics cards, laptops, consoles, and other equipment that uses memory.