If you’re planning to upgrade your computer hardware or servers this year, now is the time to act. We’re not just seeing routine price rises – some components, especially memory and storage, are seeing a 2–3-fold increase, and prices are changing so rapidly that we can currently only hold estimates for 48 hours.
What’s causing these extreme increases?
Surging global demand
The explosion of AI, cloud computing, and data‑driven applications is putting huge pressure on the market. Manufacturers are directing supply to the biggest buyers, leaving everyone else facing higher prices and longer waits.
Memory and storage in particular are under strain
These components are seeing some of the steepest jumps, with daily price changes becoming the norm and suppliers revising costs far more frequently than usual.
Rising production and supply chain costs
Energy, materials, shipping, and labour costs continue to climb — and the hardware industry is feeling the impact more sharply than most.
What this means for you
With prices increasing daily and quote validity dropping to just 48 hours, waiting even a few weeks could significantly affect your budget. Hardware that would have been affordable last month may cost double or even triple later this year.
Acting sooner allows you to:
- Lock in pricing before further jumps
- Avoid delays caused by stock shortages
- Keep IT budgets predictable and under control
Need advice? We’re here to help
If you’re thinking about refreshing desktops, laptops, servers, or storage – or even just exploring options – we can guide you through the best timing and choices to avoid unnecessary cost. Get in touch, and our IT support services will help you plan ahead with confidence.
Article sources:
- Tom’s Hardware – DRAM prices skyrocket 171% YoY
tomshardware.com - ECRIN Systems – Volatility in DRAM & NAND markets
ecrin.com - TechSpot – DRAM prices soar as hyperscalers pay more
techspot.com - CNBC – AI chip shortages impacting storage devices
cnbc.com - FinancialContent – AI’s demand reshapes semiconductor shortage
financialcontent.com - NetworkWorld – Server memory prices may double by 2026
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