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AI Memory Crunch Intensifies: Micron Exits Consumer Line as PC Prices Climb

A capacity shift to high‑bandwidth and server chips is draining inventories, propelling Samsung back to No. 1 in DRAM.

Overview

  • Micron confirmed it will wind down Crucial‑branded consumer shipments by February 2026 to prioritize HBM and data‑center memory.
  • The company reported record fiscal 2025 results and says HBM3E capacity is effectively sold out through 2026, with analysts lifting price targets.
  • TrendForce data shows DRAM contract prices have soared this year, with DDR5 and server modules seeing steep month‑over‑month gains and NAND also tightening.
  • PC makers are notifying customers of near‑term increases, with Dell planning a 15%–20% hike in mid‑December and Lenovo signaling adjustments in January.
  • Industry trackers report suppliers hold just weeks of stock as wafer allocations favor AI products, and Samsung is projected to reclaim the top DRAM market share in Q4.