Memory prices show signs of levelling out, albeit at inflated levels — some RAM modules stabilizing in price, increases on higher-end kits tapering off

RAM prices are showing signs of stabilizing after months of continuous increases, with certain DDR4 and DDR5 modules reaching a more consistent value. Modules like DDR4-3200 (2x8GB) and DDR5-4800 (2x16GB) have seen prices level off, while higher-end kits like DDR5-5600 and DDR5-6000 are still experiencing slight upticks, albeit at a slower pace. The memory shortage, driven by high demand for HBM in AI infrastructure and fabs transitioning to DDR5, has led to retailers rationing memory and storage-heavy components. While prices seem to be stabilizing at inflated levels, there is uncertainty about whether this is a temporary pause or the beginning of a new price surge.