DDR5 laptop memory prices surge 6X in 12 months
Laptops DDR5 laptop memory prices surge 6X in 12 months — Schenker raises laptop prices and warns shortage will last through 2027, other components also on the rise News By Jowi Morales Published 25 September 2026 XMG expects DRAM and NAND supply to remain tight through next year and beyond. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. But what’s also concerning is that other components have increased in cost, too.
- ▪Laptops DDR5 laptop memory prices surge 6X in 12 months — Schenker raises laptop prices and warns shortage will last through 2027, other components also on the rise News By Jowi Morales Published 25 September 2026 XMG expects DRAM and NAND
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- ▪But what’s also concerning is that other components have increased in cost, too.
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Laptops DDR5 laptop memory prices surge 6X in 12 months — Schenker raises laptop prices and warns shortage will last through 2027, other components also on the rise News By Jowi Morales Published 25 September 2026 XMG expects DRAM and NAND supply to remain tight through next year and beyond. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. (Image credit: XMG) Copy link Facebook X Whatsapp Reddit Pinterest Flipboard Email Share this article 0 Join the conversation Follow us Add us as a preferred source on Google Newsletter Subscribe to our newsletter The maker of XMG gaming laptops and Schenker workstations said the prices for DDR5 SO-DIMMs have increased sixfold since July 2025, and it believes RAM will be in short supply through 2027…
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