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2003-era DDR2 memory prices jump up to 60% — AI-driven DRAM shortage reaches the oldest standard still in production

What happened

DDR2 contract prices surged 55-60% in Q2 2026, with TrendForce projecting a further 35-40% rise in Q3 due to AI-driven DRAM shortages. Buyers are redesigning products for older standards as major manufacturers prioritize HBM and server DRAM, impacting embedded and industrial sectors.

Impact and signal

High impactImpact score: 95/100

Affected components and suppliers

DDR2

TrendForceWinbondESMTSamsung Electronics SK hynix Micron

shortageprice-hikeDDR2supply-chain

Source and time

Source: Tom's Hardware · 6/22/2026 · View original source

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2003-era DDR2 memory prices jump up to 60% — AI-driven DRAM shortage reaches the oldest standard still in production

What happened

Impact and signal

Affected components and suppliers

Source and time

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