We’ve all seen the news – massive data center-driven demand (mostly for AI) has sent prices for RAM and other microchips skyrocketing. That’s not hyperbole either – DDR5 is about 4x as expensive as it was in mid-2025, while many SSDs have doubled in price.
Some memory brands, such as Crucial, have exited the consumer market entirely. While the underlying tech has major upsides, clear signs of an AI investment bubble seem to only be fueling demand, as companies lock in purchases now, while the going is still good.
