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AI-Driven Memory Chip Shortage

A global shortage of memory chips fueled by AI data center demand is driving up prices across consumer electronics, with manufacturers warning the crunch could last until 2027 or 2028.

1. AMD Joins NVIDIA in Raising GPU Prices as Memory Costs Surge

   AMD has told its board partners it will raise GPU-memory kit prices by at least 10% starting next month, following NVIDIA's own price increases. The moves come amid sharply rising DRAM costs, with real-world retail prices for high-end cards already running well above launch MSRPs.

2. AI-Driven RAM Shortage Pushes Up Prices Across Electronics, With No Relief Until 2027 or Later

   A global shortage of memory chips, driven by demand from AI data centers, is raising prices on everything from Roku streaming devices to Apple products, with manufacturers warning the crunch could persist through 2027 or 2028.