Overview
- Edward Crisler of Sapphire told Hardware Unboxed he expects DRAM conditions to begin stabilizing within six to eight months, though at levels that may remain above past norms.
- He likened the current squeeze to the tariff era’s volatility and urged consumers to wait it out, saying, “Put your money away… enjoy the system you’ve got right now.”
- Tom’s Hardware reported memory prices have soared on AI-driven demand, describing current markups as reaching roughly four times previous levels.
- A contrasting view from Kingston’s Cameron Crandall advised buyers to upgrade now, arguing prices are continuing to rise and could keep climbing.
- Gizmodo highlighted broader downstream effects, noting Framework plans higher memory upgrade prices in 2026, Business Insider reported Dell device price increases starting Dec. 17, and analysts expect elevated costs to persist into next year.