Epic Games CEO Tim Sweeney says RAM pricing crisis isn't going away anytime soon — Fortnite boss says crunch 'will be a real problem for high-end gaming for several years'

Epic Games CEO Tim Sweeney warns that the RAM pricing crisis will persist, posing a significant challenge for high-end gaming for years to come. Sweeney attributes the issue to DRAM factories prioritizing AI needs over consumer devices, leading to inflated prices and scarcity. The surge in RAM costs is impacting PC builders and upgraders, with prices skyrocketing within a short period, despite ongoing sales events like Black Friday. The AI server demand is also affecting other tech markets, such as SSDs and storage solutions, with repercussions likely to last for several years.