May 16
RAM Price Hike Explained: Why Memory Prices Are Increasing in 2026
RAM prices are increasing worldwide due to a combination of AI-driven demand, limited DRAM production, and supply chain shifts toward high-performance memory for data centers.
In this guide, you’ll learn why RAM has become more expensive, how AI workloads are affecting memory availability, and what this means for PC builders, gamers, and businesses in 2026.