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DDR5 RAM Soars to $450 for 32GB Amid AI Demand
Original: DDR5 RAM Hits $450 for 32GB as AI Shortage Bites [2026]
Memory prices have surged, with a 32GB DDR5 kit now costing around $450 as artificial intelligence data centres consume a growing share of global chip supply. PC builders and gamers face steep upgrades, and analysts warn the shortage could persist through 2026 as manufacturers prioritise high-margin AI orders over consumer RAM production.
Why now: Consumers are reacting to sharply rising memory prices driven by AI industry demand for chips.
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Evidence
- DDR5 RAM Hits $450 for 32GB as AI Shortage Bites [2026] · https://tech-insider.org/
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