Samsung Poised to Raise DDR5 RAM Prices in 2026

The memory market is in turmoil, thanks to voracious AI data centers. Memory makers are shifting their production to meet recent demand, and prices are spiking as stock runs low. Now, as Tom's Guide points out, rumors are circulating that Samsung is raising DDR5 RAM prices significantly. If you're planning a PC build in the near future, stocking up on memory now might not be a bad idea.

It's always important to take rumors with a big grain of salt—and even more so because Samsung had to put down a different rumor this week. Still, the memory shortage seems to be a growing problem for chip makers and computer makers alike. Analysts at TrendForce indicated that Dell, Lenovo, and other laptop makers may need to reduce their products’ RAM specs as prices surge.

On X, a Korean analyst who goes by @Jukan05 reported that Samsung is ...