Micro Center puts up 8TB WD_Black SSD at $2,419 MSRP, real price tag up 50% since October — pricing surges on high-capacity SSDs in response to AI demand

Prices of high-capacity SSDs, like the 8TB WD_Black SN850X, have surged, with the SN850X now listed at $895.72 on Amazon, up over 50% from October's $540. Other SSDs, such as the Sabrent Rocket 4 Plus 8TB, have also seen significant price increases. The spike in prices is attributed to growing demand for AI applications, causing shortages and pushing up contract prices. Expect further price hikes as spot prices for DDR5 and wafer prices for TLC NAND continue to rise.