SSD price pain predicted to last until 2030 — as worrying report shows DDR5 RAM is now five times more expensive than a year ago
Expect the worst for RAM and SSD costs — latest DDR5 pricing and a storage exec's fresh prediction are bleak.
A recent report highlights that the prices of DDR5 RAM in Germany have surged dramatically, nearly five times more expensive than they were a year ago. This spike in memory costs has led to a broader increase in SSD prices, with some industry experts predicting that the pain related to SSD pricing will persist until 2030. The CEO of Phison, a leading SSD controller manufacturer, revealed that the NAND market, which produces flash memory chips for SSDs, is facing more significant challenges than previously anticipated.
This could prolong supply issues causing persistent high prices until 2030. The German retail market serves as a critical indicator of these trends, as DDR5 RAM prices have risen sharply in recent months, ultimately becoming five times pricier than they were just a year ago. Despite some fluctuations, the upward trend in DDR5 RAM costs is causing concern, with experts suggesting that unless the trend is halted, prices are likely to remain exorbitant.
While there may still be room for further price hikes, the situation for consumers purchasing new desktops and laptops remains uncertain, given the escalating costs of system memory.
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