… Original A18 Pro units used 8GB modules bought before the memory shortage. New production runs will be subject to new pricing, where a single 8GB LPDDR5X module now costs much more than it did two years ago. …
… Limited GDDR6/7 supply will increase GPU memory costs, while NAND Flash prices may surge up to 75%, impacting SSD availability amid growing AI-driven demand. …
… Well, like with memory, AI and cloud-based companies are looking to lock in hardware deals to meet the growing demand, which is expected to continue for the foreseeable future. …
… TL;DR: The consumer tech industry faces a memory and storage crisis, causing DDR5 and SSD prices to surge over 200%. …
TweakTown News Gaming TL;DR: Lenovo's Legion Go 2 gaming handheld prices have surged dramatically due to the ongoing AI-driven memory and storage crisis, with the 32GB/2TB model now costing $2,849.99. …
… That is a steep ask, though it is worth noting that the memory market is currently experiencing a significant pricing crisis, with DRAM costs surging across the board and pushing premium 48GB DDR5 kits well above their usual levels. …
… Here is what they will cost after the increase: Popular Now: Grand Theft Auto 6 pre-orders go live at one retailer, sells out instantly Meta Quest 3S 128 GB: $350 was $300 Meta Quest 3S 256 GB: $450 was $400 Meta Quest 3 512 GB: 600 was $500 Meta cites the ongoing memory crisis as the main factor, … …
… Rising component costs and supply constraints may delay launch, increase prices, or force hardware changes, complicating Xbox's new affordability-focused strategy. …
… Read more : Apple reportedly orders fresh A18 Pro silicon as MacBook Neo demand surges, $599 price point may be at risk Read more : Apple MacBook Neo memory is capped at 8GB, and that's by design Apple has a close relationship with TSMC, so there's a good chance it could secure a deal to supply a c… …
… Perhaps Microsoft's new recommendation is an indicator of how Windows' memory usage has increased over the years. Between web-based apps, Chromium-reliant frameworks, and an OS that increasingly runs background processes at idle, the platform has quietly become more memory-hungry than ever. …
