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Framework Increases RAM and Pre-Built Laptop and Desktop Pricing in Light of Ongoing DRAM Crisis

What happened

Framework raises DDR5 SODIMM prices to $13-18/GB and depletes low-cost SSD inventory due to the DRAM crisis, impacting laptop and desktop SKUs. Bullish signal for component pricing.

Impact and signal

High impactImpact score: 95/100

Affected components and suppliers

DDR5SSDCPU

FrameworkIntel

SN850X i5-1334U

price-hikeshortageinventory-drawdown

Source and time

Source: TechPowerUp · 3/11/2026 · View original source

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Framework Increases RAM and Pre-Built Laptop and Desktop Pricing in Light of Ongoing DRAM Crisis

What happened

Impact and signal

Affected components and suppliers

Source and time

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