Samsung warns the RAM shortage will last through 2027, maybe 2028

Jul 31, 2026 · 3:27 PM UTC ·2 min read · 0 reactions · 0 comments · 4 views

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Samsung warns the RAM shortage will last through 2027, maybe 2028

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According to Samsung, the global RAM shortage driving up PC and laptop prices will persist through 2027 and possibly into 2028. Everything is still getting more expensive thanks to the ongoing AI-driven memory and shortage crisis. It’s why laptops, PCs, flash drives, SSDs, routers, and smartphones are spiking in price.

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▪According to Samsung, the global RAM shortage driving up PC and laptop prices will persist through 2027 and possibly into 2028.
▪Everything is still getting more expensive thanks to the ongoing AI-driven memory and shortage crisis.
▪It’s why laptops, PCs, flash drives, SSDs, routers, and smartphones are spiking in price.

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▪ Samsung expects memory shortage to worsen through 2027 and last until 2028 — TechCrunch
▪ Samsung warns memory crunch will last through 2028 as profit rises 19-fold — The Register

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According to Samsung, the global RAM shortage driving up PC and laptop prices will persist through 2027 and possibly into 2028. Credit: Zoomik / Shutterstock.com Summary created by Smart Answers AIIn summary:PCWorld reports that Samsung’s EVP Kim Jaejune predicts the global RAM shortage will persist until 2027 or 2028, driven primarily by exploding AI data center demand.Memory manufacturers are prioritizing profitable enterprise sales over consumer markets while existing multi-year contracts limit new RAM availability for general use.Consumers should expect continued high prices for laptops, PCs, and smartphones as new semiconductor facilities remain too slow to meet demand. Everything is still getting more expensive thanks to the ongoing AI-driven memory and shortage crisis.

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