DIY PC maker Framework's desktops finally succumb to RAM apocalypse, hit with price increase — now starts at $1,139 with 32GB, 128GB up $450

Framework, a DIY PC maker, is increasing prices on its desktop PCs due to ongoing RAM shortages in the tech industry. The base configuration now starts at $1,139 with 32GB of RAM, up from $1,099. The top configuration, with 128GB of RAM, is now priced at $2,459, up from $1,999. Framework CEO Nirav Patel attributes the price increase to rising costs from suppliers, particularly for LPDDR5x memory. This move reflects a broader trend in the industry, with other manufacturers like Dell and Asus also planning price hikes due to RAM scarcity.