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Scientist says RAM pricing has risen to normalized 2007 levels, AI shortage undid 20 years of progress in a matter of months
By Jowi Morales Last updated
The per GB price of memory modules have gone back to 2007 levels because of AI demand. This is the first time that prices have shot up in the realm of tech, Lemire says.

Three major PC makers now using Chinese memory to fight 'unprecedented memory shortage,' report claims
By Stephen Warwick Published
A new report claims that HP, Asus, and Acer have started to use a small amount of CXMT memory chips in notebooks for non-US markets.

Microsoft raises European Xbox prices by up to £200 — RAMpocalypse and component shortages force major console markups
By Mark Tyson Published
Xbox price increases across the UK and Europe have been revealed, with prices upped by as much as £170 or €200.

DRAM chip supply to memory module makers could drop by more than 70% in 2027, says Apacer CEO
By Etiido Uko Published
Apacer warns DRAM allocations to module makers could fall below 30% of 2026 levels as AI demand tightens supply and pushes memory prices higher.

One year into the AI-induced RAM apocalypse
By Stephen Warwick Published
We look at the state of the DIY RAM market over the last 12 months.

RAM thieves in China jailed after looting a string of eSport hotels
By Mark Tyson Published
The rise and fall of a pair of eSports hotel RAM thieves has been retold by Chinese news media.

AI memory shortage is now increasing the price of cars
By Jowi Morales Published
The impact of the memory chip shortage is going beyond computers and consumer electronics.

Memory chip boss admits RAM prices are 'abnormally high'
By Jowi Morales Published
Memory chip prices must be reduced 'for the sake of semiconductor companies.'
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