Yonhap Infomax NewsFeb 11
Industry leaders at Semicon Korea 2026 predict surging memory demand as AI drives a shift toward memory-centric computing, with DRAM and NAND flash poised for rapid growth.
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In the AI Era, DRAM Is the Pickaxe, NAND the Jeans—Memory Demand Set to Surge

Industry leaders at Semicon Korea 2026 predict surging memory demand as AI drives a shift toward memory-centric computing, with DRAM and NAND flash poised for rapid growth.

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Yonhap Infomax NewsFeb 6
NAND flash prices are soaring, with Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix set for record profit surges as AI data center demand and supply constraints drive a multi-year upcycle.
#YonhapInfomax #NANDFlash #SamsungElectronics #SKHynix #OperatingProfit #AIDemand #Economics #FinancialMarkets #Banking #Securities #Bonds #StockMarket
https://en.infomaxai.com/news/articleView.html?idxno=104231
NAND Price Surge—How Much Will Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix Profits Rise?

NAND flash prices are soaring, with Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix set for record profit surges as AI data center demand and supply constraints drive a multi-year upcycle.

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BuySellRam.comFeb 3

Why Laptops and Smartphones Are Getting More Expensive?

The answer is not inflation. It is wafers.

In today’s market, every DDR5 module, HBM stack, LPDDR chip, and SSD starts from the same 300mm silicon wafer. When manufacturers allocate those wafers to AI-grade memory for data centers, they are no longer available for PCs, smartphones, or consumer devices.

https://www.buysellram.com/blog/the-2026-global-memory-shortage-why-ram-and-ssd-prices-are-surging/

#MemoryPricing #DRAM #NANDFlash #SSD #DataCenter #SupplyChain #Tech #HBM #DDR5 #LPDDR5X #NVMe #WaferCapacity

The 2026 Global Memory Shortage: Why RAM and SSD Prices Are Surging

A deep technical analysis of how AI data centers are reshaping DRAM, HBM, NAND, and SSD supply—and why laptops and smartphones cost more in 2026.

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BuySellRam.comFeb 3

Why Laptops and Smartphones Are Getting More Expensive?

The answer is not inflation. It is wafers.

In today’s market, every DDR5 module, HBM stack, LPDDR chip, and SSD starts from the same 300mm silicon wafer. When manufacturers allocate those wafers to AI-grade memory for data centers, they are no longer available for PCs, smartphones, or consumer devices.

https://www.buysellram.com/blog/the-2026-global-memory-shortage-why-ram-and-ssd-prices-are-surging/

#MemoryPricing #DRAM #NANDFlash #SSD #DataCenter #SupplyChain #Tech #HBM #DDR5 #LPDDR5X #NVMe #WaferCapacity

The 2026 Global Memory Shortage: Why RAM and SSD Prices Are Surging

A deep technical analysis of how AI data centers are reshaping DRAM, HBM, NAND, and SSD supply—and why laptops and smartphones cost more in 2026.

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Alex S.Feb 3

Why is a standard business laptop or a mid-range smartphone more expensive in 2026?

The answer is not inflation. It is wafers.

In today’s semiconductor market, every DDR5 module, HBM stack, LPDDR chip, and enterprise SSD starts from the same 300mm silicon wafer. When manufacturers allocate those wafers to AI-grade memory for data centers, they are no longer available for PCs, smartphones, or consumer devices.

This article breaks down the full memory hierarchy—DDR4, DDR5, LPDDR, GDDR, HBM, and NAND—and explains the “Silicon Zero-Sum Game” driving record price increases across the entire IT ecosystem.

If you manage hardware budgets, data centers, or surplus IT assets, this is essential reading for understanding the 2026 memory super-cycle.

https://www.buysellram.com/blog/the-2026-global-memory-shortage-why-ram-and-ssd-prices-are-surging/

#MemoryPricing #DRAM #NANDFlash #SSD #DataCenters #AIHardware #SupplyChain #TechEconomy #HBM
#DDR5 #LPDDR5X #NVMe #EnterpriseSSD #WaferCapacity #ITAssetManagement #ITAD #tech

The 2026 Global Memory Shortage: Why RAM and SSD Prices Are Surging

A deep technical analysis of how AI data centers are reshaping DRAM, HBM, NAND, and SSD supply—and why laptops and smartphones cost more in 2026.

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James L.Feb 3

Why is a standard business laptop or a mid-range smartphone more expensive in 2026?

The answer is not inflation. It is wafers.

In today’s semiconductor market, every DDR5 module, HBM stack, LPDDR chip, and enterprise SSD starts from the same 300mm silicon wafer. When manufacturers allocate those wafers to AI-grade memory for data centers, they are no longer available for PCs, smartphones, or consumer devices.

This article breaks down the full memory hierarchy—DDR4, DDR5, LPDDR, GDDR, HBM, and NAND—and explains the “Silicon Zero-Sum Game” driving record price increases across the entire IT ecosystem.

If you manage hardware budgets, data centers, or surplus IT assets, this is essential reading for understanding the 2026 memory super-cycle.

https://www.buysellram.com/blog/the-2026-global-memory-shortage-why-ram-and-ssd-prices-are-surging/

#MemoryPricing #DRAM #NANDFlash #SSD #DataCenters #AIHardware #SupplyChain #TechEconomy #HBM
#DDR5 #LPDDR5X #NVMe #EnterpriseSSD #WaferCapacity #ITAssetManagement #ITAD #tech

The 2026 Global Memory Shortage: Why RAM and SSD Prices Are Surging

A deep technical analysis of how AI data centers are reshaping DRAM, HBM, NAND, and SSD supply—and why laptops and smartphones cost more in 2026.

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TomBSRFeb 3

Why Laptops and Smartphones Are Getting More Expensive?

The answer is not inflation. It is wafers.

In today’s market, every DDR5 module, HBM stack, LPDDR chip, and SSD starts from the same 300mm silicon wafer. When manufacturers allocate those wafers to AI-grade memory for data centers, they are no longer available for PCs, smartphones, or consumer devices.

https://www.buysellram.com/blog/the-2026-global-memory-shortage-why-ram-and-ssd-prices-are-surging/

#MemoryPricing #DRAM #NANDFlash #SSD #DataCenter #SupplyChain #Tech #HBM #DDR5 #LPDDR5X #NVMe #WaferCapacity

The 2026 Global Memory Shortage: Why RAM and SSD Prices Are Surging

A deep technical analysis of how AI data centers are reshaping DRAM, HBM, NAND, and SSD supply—and why laptops and smartphones cost more in 2026.

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BuySellRam.comFeb 3

Why Laptops and Smartphones Are Getting More Expensive?

The answer is not inflation. It is wafers.

In today’s market, every DDR5 module, HBM stack, LPDDR chip, and SSD starts from the same 300mm silicon wafer. When manufacturers allocate those wafers to AI-grade memory for data centers, they are no longer available for PCs, smartphones, or consumer devices.

https://www.buysellram.com/blog/the-2026-global-memory-shortage-why-ram-and-ssd-prices-are-surging/

#MemoryPricing #DRAM #NANDFlash #SSD #DataCenter #SupplyChain #Tech #HBM #DDR5 #LPDDR5X #NVMe #WaferCapacity

The 2026 Global Memory Shortage: Why RAM and SSD Prices Are Surging

A deep technical analysis of how AI data centers are reshaping DRAM, HBM, NAND, and SSD supply—and why laptops and smartphones cost more in 2026.

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Yonhap Infomax NewsFeb 3
NAND flash prices are forecast to surge over 40% in Q1 2026, echoing last year's DRAM-driven supply shock as AI server demand and supply constraints fuel market volatility.
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#NANDFlash #DRAM #SamsungElectronics #SupplyShock #AIDemand
#Economics #FinancialMarkets #Banking #Securities #Bonds #StockMarket
https://en.infomaxai.com/news/articleView.html?idxno=103571
NAND Flash Prices Expected to Surge Over 40% in Q1—Will the DRAM-Led Memory Shock Repeat?

NAND flash prices are forecast to surge over 40% in Q1 2026, echoing last year's DRAM-driven supply shock as AI server demand and supply constraints fuel market volatility.

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BuySellRam.comJan 27

Blame AI! Samsung’s reported 100% QoQ increase in NAND Flash contract prices in Q1 2026 confirms a structural shift in the memory market. After sustained DRAM price increases driven by AI data center demand, NAND is now entering the same AI-led pricing cycle.

https://www.buysellram.com/blog/amsung-nand-prices-jump-100-in-q1-2026/

#NANDFlash #SSD #Samsung #MemoryMarket #AIInfrastructure #DataCenter #EnterpriseIT #Semiconductors #AIHardware #DRAM #DataStorage #tech

Samsung NAND Prices Jump 100% in Q1 2026 — Further Increases Expected

Samsung’s NAND flash prices surged by up to 100% in Q1 2026, accelerating SSD price inflation across consumer and enterprise markets. Analyze the impact on AI infrastructure costs and storage procurement strategies.

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