Adata chairman says AI datacenters are gobbling up hard drives, SSDs, and DRAM alike — insatiable upstream demand could soon lead to consumer shortages

AI datacenters are causing a surge in demand for standard DRAM memory, NAND flash for SSDs, and hard drives, leading to shortages in the consumer market. Adata chairman Simon Chen highlights the unprecedented scarcity of these components, with cloud service providers consuming most of the available supply. The shortage of hard drives is pushing customers towards SSDs, exacerbating the scarcity. Upstream suppliers have minimal inventory, impacting major players like SK hynix, Samsung, and Micron. This trend is affecting the supply chain for various consumer electronics, prompting potential buyers to act swiftly.