2026 RAM & Storage Prices (opens in new tab)

RAM and SSD prices are expected to increase significantly in 2026, with hard drives prices also on the rise. In this video I give my take on where we are, how we got here, my predictions for 2026, and the wider implications for end users and the computing industry. REFERENCES: Sources shown and otherwise used in the preparation of this video include: Memory price surge to persist, TrendForce, 11 December 2025: DDR4 production to end, Tom’s Hardware, 13 June 2025: Samsung extends DDR4 pr...