Overview
- Reports say several notebook makers have reverted to 8 GB of RAM as the base configuration to keep entry prices down.
- LLMs such as ChatGPT, Copilot, Gemini and DeepSeek require vast memory for training, tuning and operation, intensifying competition for RAM.
- High-end DDR5 kits have climbed to price levels comparable to top-tier Nvidia and AMD graphics cards.
- Gamers face costlier PC builds, and Sony and Microsoft recently raised prices for PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series S/X as component costs rise; coverage also cites U.S. tariffs as added pressure.
- Outlooks in the reporting expect the squeeze to persist, with some analyses suggesting next-gen consoles could be delayed to 2027–2028 or launch at higher prices if memory costs stay elevated.