Framework just released its monthly update on the memory and storage pricing situation, and the news isn’t good. According to the company blog, DDR5 memory pricing now ranges from $12 to $16 per GB. It also said that it’s selling its memory kits “for as close as we can to the weighted average cost of our purchases from suppliers.” This means that some RAM sticks will be more affordable than what’s available on the market, while others would be a bit more expensive. For cases like this, the niche laptop manufacturer said that Framework Laptop DIY Edition buyers should pick them up instead from other retailers.
The memory and storage chip shortage started to go into full swing in the last quarter of 2025, and Framework released its first update about the situation in late November. The company said that it will no longer sell standalone RAM in an effort to prevent scalpers from hoarding these chips, and that it will also increase its pricing in response to market conditions. About a couple of weeks later, it made another post telling the public that it will be forced to increase memory prices. It also promised it wouldn’t gouge its customers despite the crisis, while also criticizing Dell and Apple for their egregious RAM prices.
Unfortunately, it only took two weeks for Framework to announce another memory price hike out of necessity. The company encouraged buyers to bring their own RAM this time and even added a link to PCPartPicker to help customers find a better deal on it. By mid-January, the pressure finally affected the company’s desktops, with the Framework Desktop’s price going up by at least $40 due to increased LPDDR5x costs.
This latest announcement shows that price increases are expected to continue, with the company saying that it’s anticipating this to happen repeatedly over the next few months. While Framework said that it’s trying to fix problems across the PC industry, it has its hands tied when it comes to memory and storage. The only thing that it can offer at the moment is “provide transparency around what is actually occurring.” While this won’t do the wallets of PC builders and enthusiasts any good, it would at least show them a clear explanation and monthly updates as to what is happening in the overall market.
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