Australian RAM and SSD prices climb as stock tightens
The memory shortage has reached Australian shelves, and the numbers are blunt. CRN Australia reports a Samsung 4TB SSD that sold for close to A$500 now retailing at A$1,149, and 16GB RAM modules moving from about A$60 to between A$200 and A$300. For developers and the teams who buy their machines, the practical problem is not only the price. It is that a quote no longer stays valid long enough to…
AUSTRALIAN RAM and SSD prices have surged due to a tightening supply of memory components, according to CRN Australia. A 4TB Samsung SSD that once cost around A$500 is now priced at A$1,149, while 16GB RAM modules have jumped from about A$60 to between A$200 and A$300. Procurement processes are being disrupted, with quotes becoming invalid quickly and lead times extending from weeks to months.
This shortage is similar to the one seen during the pandemic and is causing retailers to adjust their Black Friday strategies due to the higher prices. IDC predicts a 11.3% drop in PC shipments and a 1.6% rise in PC revenue in 2026, as average selling prices increase by 17%. For developers, the gap between quoting and purchasing hardware has become shorter, making it crucial to shorten approval processes and consider purchasing memory and storage sooner rather than later.
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