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  • The Surge in Computer Memory Prices: AI Demand Drives a New Supercycle

    As of early January 2026, consumers and businesses building or upgrading PCs, laptops, smartphones, and other devices are facing sharply higher costs for RAM (DRAM) and storage (NAND flash-based SSDs). DDR5 memory kits that cost around $100-200 mid-2025 now often exceed $400-500 for equivalent capacities, with similar upward pressure on DDR4 and storage prices. This…